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Lightweight and highly portable, the ED80 is perfect for spontaneous stargazing or as a secondary scope for advanced astrophotography setups. Whether capturing the rugged beauty of the Moon, the elegance of Saturn’s rings, or the brightest Messier deep-sky objects, this grab-and-go refractor is built for crisp, detailed performance. 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Its 102mm aperture strikes the perfect balance between portability and light-gathering power—ideal for capturing crisp lunar and planetary details as well as stunning deep-sky objects. The precision 2\" rack-and-pinion focuser, complete with extension tubes, ensures smooth focusing and compatibility with a wide range of imaging equipment. Lightweight yet durable, the ED102 is ready to travel wherever your night sky adventures take you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":597794201,"sku":"ES-ED10207-02","price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/6029\/products\/ed102_b.png?v=1571439045"},{"product_id":"ed127-essential-series-air-spaced-triplet-refractor","title":"ED127 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Explore Scientific ED127 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor is a premium apochromatic telescope designed for both astrophotographers and serious visual observers. Featuring genuine HOYA FCD1 ED glass and an air-spaced triplet optical design, it delivers breathtakingly sharp, high-contrast images with virtually no chromatic aberration. The precision-engineered front cell allows for fine tilt and centering adjustments, ensuring perfect collimation for pinpoint stars. A robust 2\" two-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with heavy-duty locks provides rock-solid stability for imaging setups, while the retractable dew shield enhances portability. The integrated handle on the cradle rings doubles as a DSLR piggyback mount, and the Vixen-style dovetail ensures compatibility with most equatorial mounts. 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Built with professional-grade components including a smooth two-speed 2\" Crayford focuser, a dielectric-coated 2\" diagonal, and an 8x50 straight-through finderscope mounted on a quick-release hybrid finder base, it offers reliable performance and easy setup. The sturdy cradle ring with a Vixen-style dovetail plate ensures compatibility with a wide range of mounts. 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Built to endure the demands of public star parties and educational outreach, the AR127 features heavy-duty, professional-grade components including a smooth 2\" dual-speed focuser, a one-piece 2\" diagonal with 99% dielectric coatings, and the Explore Scientific Hybrid Finder Scope Base with an 8x50 non-illuminated straight-through finderscope and quick-release bracket. The sturdy cradle ring assembly with Vixen-style dovetail allows easy mounting on your choice of alt-azimuth or equatorial mount. Add your preferred eyepieces and start exploring the cosmos. 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Built to withstand public star parties and educational outreach, the AR152 comes with heavy-duty components including a smooth 2\" dual-speed focuser, a one-piece 2\" diagonal with 99% dielectric coatings, and the new Explore Scientific Hybrid 2N1 Finder Scope Base, complete with an 8x50 non-illuminated straight-through finderscope and quick-release bracket. 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Unique collimation mechanisms let you align the primary and secondary mirrors quickly and easily without tools or help. This telescope includes a two-speed 2-inch rack and pinion focuser with a 1.25-inch adapter for versatile focusing options, an LED Red Dot Finder for easy object location, flexible lightweight light baffle to reduce stray light, and dual primary mirror fans for fast cooling (AA batteries for fans sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4632292421,"sku":"ES-DOB1045-01","price":1089.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/6029\/products\/DOB1045-00_Full_Hot_Product_2016_d9190a26-26a5-48b6-9fd2-2f2006d1238f.jpg?v=1638478394"},{"product_id":"12-truss-tube-dobsonian","title":"Generation II 12-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Generation II 12-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope brings powerful deep sky observing within reach, featuring a large 305mm (12-inch) primary mirror that gathers over 1,800 times more light than the naked eye. 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Its 80mm aperture and 480mm focal length balance portability with sharp, high-contrast views of lunar details, planetary rings, and deep-sky objects. The air-spaced triplet optical design virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, while proprietary EMD multi-layer coatings optimize light transmission for brilliant images. A rugged 2.5\" hexagonal focuser provides precise control and supports imaging setups up to 10 lbs. 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