{"product_id":"ar102-air-spaced-doublet-refractor-telescope","title":"AR102 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kt-page\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.kt-page{--kt-accent:#00A1CF;--kt-accent-hover:#008DB7;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;font-family:inherit;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:40px;margin-bottom:36px;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-copy{flex:1 1 55%;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-img{flex:1 1 40%;text-align:center;}\n.kt-page .kt-sq{width:100%;max-width:420px;aspect-ratio:1\/1;margin:0 auto;background:#ffffff;border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden;}\n.kt-page .kt-sq img{max-width:92%;max-height:92%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-copy h2{font-size:26px;margin-bottom:14px;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-copy p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:14px;}\n.kt-page .kt-features{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:40px;margin:40px 0;}\n.kt-page .kt-features-copy{flex:1 1 55%;}\n.kt-page .kt-features-img{flex:1 1 40%;text-align:center;}\n.kt-page .kt-section-heading{font-size:21px;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--kt-accent);margin-bottom:18px;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list li{font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:12px;padding-left:26px;position:relative;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list li:before{content:\"\\2713\";color:var(--kt-accent);font-weight:bold;position:absolute;left:0;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list b{color:#222;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs-wrap{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0 24px;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:30px 0;font-size:15px;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs th,.kt-page .kt-specs td{border:2px solid #000;padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs th{background:#00A1CF;color:#fff;font-size:16px;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs tr:nth-child(even){background:#f2f2f2;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs tr:nth-child(odd){background:#ffffff;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta{text-align:center;margin:40px 0;font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta-buttons{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:16px;margin-top:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta-buttons a{display:inline-block;padding:12px 26px;border:2px solid #00A1CF;border-radius:4px;color:#00A1CF;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;transition:all .15s ease;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta-buttons a:hover{background:#00A1CF;color:#fff;}\n.kt-page .kt-manuals a{display:block;color:#00A1CF;font-weight:bold;font-size:30px;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;margin-bottom:10px;}\n.kt-page .kt-manuals a:hover{color:#008DB7;}\n@media (max-width:768px){\n  .kt-page .kt-hero,.kt-page .kt-features{flex-direction:column;}\n  .kt-page .kt-hero-img img,.kt-page .kt-features-img img{max-width:400px;}\n  .kt-page .kt-hero-copy p,.kt-page .kt-features-copy p{font-size:17px;}\n  .kt-page .kt-cta-buttons{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;}\n  .kt-page .kt-cta-buttons a:nth-child(3){grid-column:1 \/ span 2;}\n  .kt-page .kt-manuals a{font-size:24px;}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-hero\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-hero-copy\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eA Lightweight 4-Inch Achromat Built for Outreach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis classic 102mm crown-and-flint air-spaced doublet refractor delivers stunning, high-contrast views at a fast f\/6.5 focal ratio, offering excellent value for lunar, planetary, and double-star observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 11.5 lbs, the optical tube is light enough to carry to a star party in one trip, yet the 102mm aperture still pulls in plenty of light for bright, satisfying views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube arrives with professional-grade components including a two-speed 2-inch Crayford focuser, a dielectric-coated 2-inch diagonal, and an 8x50 straight-through finderscope on a quick-release base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-hero-img\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kt-sq\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/explorescientific.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/AR102Air-SpacedDoubletRefractor-DAR102065-02.png\" alt=\"Explore Scientific AR102 102mm air-spaced doublet refractor telescope\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-features-copy\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"kt-section-heading\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"kt-feature-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e102mm Air-Spaced Doublet\u003c\/b\u003e - crown-and-flint achromatic design for sharp, high-contrast views\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFast f\/6.5 Focal Ratio\u003c\/b\u003e - compact, portable tube length at just 11.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2-Inch Dual-Speed Focuser\u003c\/b\u003e - smooth, precise focus control for visual and imaging use\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e99% Dielectric Diagonal\u003c\/b\u003e - one-piece 2-inch diagonal for bright, high-contrast views\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHybrid Finder Scope Base\u003c\/b\u003e - 8x50 straight-through finderscope for quick target acquisition\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVixen-Style Dovetail Cradle\u003c\/b\u003e - 45mm wide V-block compatible with alt-azimuth or EQ mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-features-img\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kt-sq\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/explorescientific.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DAR102065-02focuser.png\" alt=\"Explore Scientific AR102 refractor telescope focuser and finderscope\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-specs-wrap\" data-kt-specs-wrap\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"kt-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-Spaced Crown-and-Flint Doublet (Achromatic Refractor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102mm (4 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e663mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimiting Magnitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.14 arcsec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Length (with dew shield)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5 in \/ 698mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCradle Ring with Vixen-Style Dovetail (OTA Only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8x50 Finderscope, 2-Inch Diagonal, Mounting Rings, Finder Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAR102065-02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited warranty, activated with registration within 60 days of purchase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n(function(){\n  function fitWrap(wrap){\n    var container = wrap.closest('.product--container') || wrap.closest('.page-content') || wrap.closest('.product--outer');\n    if(!container){ wrap.style.marginLeft=''; wrap.style.width=''; return; }\n    var cRect = container.getBoundingClientRect();\n    var pRect = wrap.parentNode.getBoundingClientRect();\n    var leftOffset = pRect.left - 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