{"product_id":"explore-scientific-ed152-air-spaced-triplet-telescope-in-carbon-fiber","title":"Explore Scientific ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber","description":"\u003ch6\u003eDESCRIPTION:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Explore Scientific ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber features genuine HOYA FCD1 ED Glass and a lightweight design of 20.5 lbs. This makes it compatible with a variety of mid-priced, portable equatorial mounts, making it a top choice for serious amateur astronomers. With a 44% increase in light grasp compared to the ED127 Air-Spaced Triplet and a 125% increase compared to the ED102 Air-Spaced Triplet, this telescope is ideal for high-quality astrophotography and visual observation. Its unobstructed, high contrast optical system allows for impressive detail and clarity, even under less-than-optimal conditions. A wide range of accessories are available to suit any observing need, making the ED152 a versatile and reliable choice for schools, universities, and dedicated amateur astronomers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Equipment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 152mm aperture Air-Spaced Triplet Optics with HOYA FCD1 ED Glass and EMD Coatings; Carbon Fiber Tube Assembly and Removeable Dew Shield; Two-Speed 3\" Hexagonal Focuser; Cradle Ring with Handle and Losmandy-Style Dovetail Plate; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/products\/explore-scientific-hybrid-finder-scope-base\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHybrid 2N1 finder base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/products\/a\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e99% Reflective 2-inch Diagonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCA Residents: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/pages\/prop65\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProp 65 WARNING(S)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eItem Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eTED15208CF-HEX33\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e1216mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003ef\/8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eLimiting Magnitude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e13\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e.75 arcsec\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eTube Length w\/ Dew Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e52\"; 1320mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eTube Length w\/out Dew Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e41\"; 1041mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e152mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e20.5lb; 9.3kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eDovetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eLosmandy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eTotal image circle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e50.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eTotal image circle with 3\" adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e76mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eFull illumination image circle with flat field adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e36mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eFull illumination image circle with 0.7 focal reducer (2\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e20.9mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eFull illumination image circle with 0.7 focal reducer (3\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e30.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eImage circle without distortion with flat field adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e40.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eImage circle without distortion with 0.7 focal reducer (2\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e46.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eImage circle without distortion with 0.7 focal reducer (3\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e46.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWARRANTY:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExplore STAR Transferable Extended Life of the Product Warranty, register within 60 days of purchase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/apps\/product-registration\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to register.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47841310933296,"sku":"TED15208CF-HEX33","price":5499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3113\/5280\/files\/vwb_1200x1200_f9205b51-7292-48f3-950a-37e258b86c05.jpg?v=1710196473","url":"https:\/\/b9549c-5.myshopify.com\/products\/explore-scientific-ed152-air-spaced-triplet-telescope-in-carbon-fiber","provider":"StellarOptix","version":"1.0","type":"link"}