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Telescopes > Explore Scientific > Essential Line > Explore Scientific Apochromatic refractor AP 80/480 ED Alu OTA
Product no.: 44829

Apochromatic refractor AP 80/480 ED Alu OTA

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  • 2" focuser with reduction
  • For visual observations and astrophotography alike

Product description

More about the series Essential Line...

Explore Scientific’s three-element ED special glass apochromats offer everything that the amateur astronomer’s heart could desire - and for a reasonable price!

Thethree-element construction with special Hoya FCD01-ED glass and two air gaps create a corrector which is considerably higher quality than two-element ED apochromats available in this price range. A calculated polystrehl value of over 0.9 produces a much clearer image than the 0.8x which can be obtained using two lenses. This outstanding image performance, combined with a sturdy mechanism, creates a package which leaves nothing to be desired.

An optional field flattener accessory for photography is also available - this means the instrument can be used for photography with no restrictions.

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.
  • We also provide an edition of the exciting astronomy magazine, “Sterne und Weltraum” with each telescope.

Specifications

Optics


Type
Refractor
Type of build
Apochromat
Aperture (mm)
80
Focal length (mm)
480
Aperture ratio (f/)
6
Resolving capacity
1,6
Limit value (mag)
11,3
Light gathering capacity
130
Max. useful magnification
160
Tube weight (kg)
2,6
Tube material
Aluminium
Tube length (mm)
340
tube diameter (mm)
120
Coating
EMD
Tube construction
Full tube
lens design
Triplet
Glass material
HOYA FCD-1

Focuser


Type of build
rack and pinion
Connection ( to eyepiece)
2
Gear reduction
1:10 Fine movement
Backfocus (mm)
165

Mount


Type of build
OTA
Mounting type
no mount
GoTo control
no

Included accessories


Prism rail
Vixen-Style
finder base
Meade/Explore Scientific T-Profil
Dew Shield
yes
Deviating optics
2", 90° star diagonal
Extension tubes
yes

General


Series
Essential Line

Area of application


Moon & Planets
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Nature Observation
no
Astrophotography
yes
Sun
no (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for


Beginners
no
Advanced
yes
Observatories
no

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Explore Scientific Apochromatic refractor AP 80/480 ED Alu OTA
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Explore Scientific Apochromatic refractor AP 80/480 ED Alu OTA
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