ED80-FCD100 Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope

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Reveal stunning celestial detail with the ED80-FCD100, a powerful astrograph that combines precision optics with flexible performance. This 80mm f/6 air-spaced triplet refractor features advanced HOYA FCD100 extra-low dispersion glass for superior chromatic aberration correction, ensuring breathtakingly sharp, high-contrast astrophotography. Paired with the included 0.8x focal reducer, it transforms into a fast f/4.8 system with a 384mm focal length—ideal for capturing expansive deep-sky targets like the Andromeda Galaxy or the Heart Nebula. Swap out the reducer for the included 2-inch diagonal to enjoy immersive visual observation as well. Engineered with a 2.5-inch heavy-duty hex focuser, EMD-coated optics, and rugged construction, this 5-element optical system is built to deliver exceptional performance for serious astrophotographers and visual observers alike.

SKU: FCD100-0806-FR0.8x

Standout Features

Advanced HOYA FCD100 ED Glass

Delivers exceptional color correction and high contrast—perfect for deep-sky astrophotography.

Versatile 5-Element System

Includes 0.8x focal reducer to transform the scope from visual to astrograph use.

Fast Wide-Field Imaging

Shoot wide targets at f/4.8 to capture breathtaking nebulae and galaxies.

Rugged Hexagonal Focuser

Supports up to 10 lbs of gear, ensuring stable focus for heavy camera setups.

What's Included in the Box

  • FCD-100 ED 80 mm f/6 air-spaced refractor telescope
  • 0.8x Focal Reducer with ends caps and adapter with 42 mm T2 ring thread
  • 99% reflective 2-inch diagonal
  • Explore Scientific 2.5-inch hexagonal focuser rugged enough to load 10 pounds onto the focuser
  • 2 focuser extension tubes
  • Hybrid Finder Scope Base installed on scope. (Finder scope not included.)
  • Built-in dew shield
  • Dust cover/lens cap

Product Specifications

Item Number: FCD100-0806-02
Focal Length: 480mm
Focal Ratio: f/6
Limiting Magnitude: 12
Resolution: 1.45 arcsec
Tube Length w/ Dew Shield18.5"; 475mm
Tube Length w/out Dew Shield15"; 381mm
Diameter: 85mm
Weight: 7.5lb; 3.4kg
Dovetail: Vixen
Item Number: ES-FR0.8x
Number of Elements: 2
Diameter: 2 Inches
Reduction Factor: 0.8x
Camera Adapter Plate:42 mm thread for T2 ring
Filter::Barrel threaded with standard 2-inch filter thread