The Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Triplet Refractor Telescopefrom Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Triplet Refractor Telescopeis a true apochromatic telescope that reveals celestial wonders such as lunar terrain, the structure of Saturn's rings, and the brightest deep-sky treasures of the Messier catalog.

Offering true diffraction-limited optics with genuine HOYA FCD1 ED glass, the ED80 is a high-quality telescope ideal for spontaneous, grab-and-go stargazing sessions. Featuring an air-spaced triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, this telescope generates high-contrast images by combining genuine HOYA extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary EMD enhanced multilayer deposition coatings on all optical surfaces.

Although it is a standout telescope on its own, the ED80 is also compact enough to mount on a larger telescope, which can add versatility to your astrophotography experience by separating the guiding and imaging duties. The telescope tube's outside diameter is 91mm.

The ED80 features a 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with two extension tubes. The Explore Scientific Hybrid Finder Scope Base is also installed on the scope to support an optional finder scope.

80mm Aperture    480mm Focal Length, f/6 Focal Ratio    HOYA Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass    Apochromatic Triplet Lens System    Vixen-Style Dovetail    Can Be Mounted on Larger Telescopes

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work as a travel scope?

A: The image will be backwards so it is not recommend to use as a terrestrial scope. But you could adapt it using an erect image diagonal such as this Celestron: https://bhpho.to/2eMF3WV

Q: 2. What parts do I need to mount my Nikon Z mirrorless to this scope?

A: You would need this T mount adaopter to connect the Nikon Z camera to a T mount slipped into the eyepiece mount of the telescope: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1494991-REG/vivitar_hf_t2_nik_z_t_mount_to_nikon_z_mount.html Then you will need to get the actual T mount : https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/202135-REG/Celestron_93625_SLR_35mm_OR_Digital.html

Q: 3. What adapters or accessories should be purchased for attaching to a micro-4/3 camera (Olympus OM-D EM5 mark3)?

A: In order to adapt an M43 camera to the Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope you would need these 2 parts: https://bhpho.to/4dUckfj plus https://bhpho.to/48hlWwL.

Q: 4. What do I need to purchase along with this product to connect my Canon 60D for astrophotography ?

A: First you would need a T-Adapter that goes into the eyepiece part of the scope. The Celestron-SLR (35mm OR Digital) Camera Adapter would work great. Wesbite Link to the T-Adapter: a href= http://bhpho.to/1lwAhIO target= _blank http://bhpho.to/1lwAhIO/aNow to mount your Canon 60D you would need what is called a T-Ring, which threads onto the T-Adapter. The Vello Lens Mount Adapter-T-Mount Lens to Canon EOS Camera will be perfect. Website link to the T-Ring: a href= http://bhpho.to/19wYgWY target= _blank http://bhpho.to/19wYgWY/aThese are the 2 adapters you would need to attach your camera to this scope.

Q: 5. Is the Hoya FDC 100 ED better than the standart ED ?Thanks

A: The FCD1 Glass is very very good for photography, not a lot of difference visually though between them.

Q: 6. What is the max magnification this scope can use?

A: For maximum magnification I would not use an eyepiece lower than 5mm. I comes with a wide view of 25mm

Q: 7. Can you put it on a nicer tripod; can it come off of the tripod it comes with?

A: The tripod that is included has a different thread then your standard tripod head mount. So you won't be able to use a different tripod unless you go about doing some modifications.

Q: 8. I purchased this scope a few weeks ago. I have yet to achieve focus using a dslr without the diagonal. I've purchased 2" extension tubes that just dont fit on the tubes that came with it. What extention tubes actually fit on this?

A: What make and model of camera are you using and where in the scope are you mounting the camera

Q: 9. What would I need to use my existing 2" Optolong filters with this telescope?

A: No other purchase is necessary. It is set up for 2"

Q: 10. Is there a T-adapter and T-ring that will let me focus my Nikon D750 camera with this telescope ?

A: You would need these 2 parts: https://bhpho.to/35GIvN3 Plus: https://bhpho.to/35M3E8u