{"product_id":"ed80-essential-series-air-spaced-triplet-refractor-telescope","title":"ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet 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 Compact Apochromatic Triplet for Imaging and Visual Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis compact apochromatic refractor uses HOYA FCD1 extra-low dispersion glass paired with proprietary EMD multi-layer coatings to deliver crisp, high-contrast views with minimal chromatic aberration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 5.95 lbs, the 80mm f\/6 triplet is light enough to travel anywhere, yet capable enough for lunar and planetary observation, deep-sky imaging, or use as a dedicated guide scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube includes a precision 2-inch rack-and-pinion focuser with extension tubes and a pre-installed hybrid finder scope base, ready to mount on nearly any alt-azimuth or equatorial setup.\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\/DSC09065-Edit.png\" alt=\"Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series 80mm apochromatic triplet 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\u003e80mm Air-Spaced Triplet\u003c\/b\u003e - HOYA FCD1 extra-low dispersion glass with EMD multi-layer coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFast f\/6 Focal Ratio\u003c\/b\u003e - 480mm focal length for wide-field imaging and visual use\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2-Inch Rack-and-Pinion Focuser\u003c\/b\u003e - precision focus control with included extension tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUltra-Portable\u003c\/b\u003e - just 5.95 lbs, ideal for travel and grab-and-go astronomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHybrid Finder Scope Base\u003c\/b\u003e - pre-installed and ready for a finder or red-dot sight\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVixen-Style Dovetail\u003c\/b\u003e - compatible with alt-azimuth or equatorial 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\/DSC09753-Edit.png\" alt=\"Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series refractor telescope focuser\"\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 Triplet (Apochromatic Refractor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimiting Magnitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.45 arcsec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Length (with dew shield)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.5 in \/ 475mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Length (without dew shield)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 in \/ 381mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVixen-Style Dovetail (OTA Only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Inch Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, Extension Tubes, Hybrid Finder Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eES-ED0806-02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.95 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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