Explore Scientific ED80 FCD100 Triplet Refractor

Name: Explore Scientific ED80 FCD100 Triplet Refractor
Brand: Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific ED80 - FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor is an optical tube for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing.

telescope midrange

$Explore Scientific ED80 FCD100 Triplet Refractor$

Best Current Offer

High Point Scientific

In stock

$699.99

Other retailers

Cloud Break Optics (In stock)
$785.00
Mile High Astronomy (In stock)
$999.99

Specifications

Optics

Optical design: Air-spaced APO triplet refractor
Focal length: 480 mm
Focal ratio: f/6LimitingMagnitude:12
Glass: FCD-100
Aperture: 80 mm
Dawes limit: 1.45 arcsec

Specifications

Focuser: 2.5"
Weight: 7.5 lb (3.4 kg)

Astrophotography Fit

Best for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing when the mount, camera format, and correction hardware are chosen as one system.

Explore Scientific ED80 - FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor sits in the telescope slot for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing. The important buying question is whether the optical design, focal length, and mount demands match the targets you actually shoot.

Refractors keep the field routine calmer: no regular collimation, predictable cooldown, and a clean path to autofocus and filtered imaging. The tradeoff is aperture and reach.

Best paired with

Corrected field flattener or reducer when the design requires one
Cooled APS-C or smaller astro cameras matched to the image circle
Autofocus, guide scope or OAG, and a mount with comfortable payload margin

Not recommended for

Large full-frame sensors unless the corrected field supports them
Very small travel mounts near their realistic imaging payload limit
Buyers expecting one telescope to be ideal for every target size

Where To Buy

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Retailer	Price	Availability	View Offer
High Point Scientific High Point Scientific	$699.99	In stock Updated 8/5/2026	View Offer - $699.99
Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics	$785.00	In stock Updated 8/5/2026	View Offer - $785.00
Mile High Astronomy Mile High Astronomy	$999.99	In stock Updated 8/5/2026	View Offer - $999.99

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