{"product_id":"certified-pre-owned-explore-scientific-ar152-air-spaced-doublet-refractor-dar152065-01","title":"Certified Pre-Owned Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor Telescope - DAR152065-01","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Pre-Owned Refurbished \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Certified Pre-Owned items -- including telescopes and accessories -- have been thoroughly inspected by the Explore Scientific Quality Control Team to ensure the item meets our high standard. The item is then repacked, often in a new box, and prepared for shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally these items come from one of t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehree \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esources: returned, often in like new condition; traded in on another item; or new but has blemishes and marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Pre-Owned items carry the standard Limited One-Year Warranty on mechanical and optical systems; however, because these items are Certified Pre-Owned, they DO NOT carry a cosmetic warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet, is a classic air-spaced, crown-and-flint doublet achromatic refractor, and at 152mm (6-inches) of aperture, it provides the brightest images and highest resolution of the AR Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified Pre-Owned items carry the standard Limited One-Year Warranty on mechanical and optical systems; however, because these items are pre-owned, they DO NOT carry a cosmetic warranty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur design goal was to provide an extreme value by providing true diffraction-limited optics at a price that will allow more people to explore the sky with a wide-field (f\/6.5) large aperture refractor. Images of deep-sky objects are stunning at low powers and all at a small fraction of the price you would pay for a similar aperture apochromat refractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UoNJLr-jjDs\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt high power, the moon, planets, and double stars are revealed in sharp, high contrast. Designed to handle the rigors of public star parties and educational outreach, the Explore Scientific AR Series telescopes come with heavy-duty, high quality components, including a 2\" dual-speed focuser, a one-piece 2\" diagonal with 99% dielectric coatings, an 8 X 50 non-illuminated straight -thru finderscope and quick release bracket, and a cradle ring assembly with Vixen-style dovetail mount. Just add a few eyepieces and the alt-azimuth or equatorial mount of your choice and you’ll be ready to discover the Universe!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstrophotography with the AR152\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its diffraction-limited optics, proper baffling, precision dual-speed focuser, and rugged construction, the Explore Scientific AR152 is also a solid performer for the astrophotographer. Here is an image by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.astrobin.com\/users\/jbalsam\/\" title=\"Astrophotographer Josh Balsam on Astrobin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJosh Balsam\u003c\/a\u003e as posted on the collection of Explore Scientific AR152 images on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.astrobin.com\/search\/?q=Explore%20Scientific%20AR152\" title=\"See more images on Astrobin made with the Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAstrobin Astrophotographers Community Website\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/6029\/files\/AR152_pelican_480x480.jpg?v=1580505314\" alt=\"The Pelican Nebula by Josh Balsam with the Explore Scientific AR152\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.astrobin.com\/48334\/?nc=user\" title=\"The Pelican Nebula by Josh Balsam with his Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pelican Nebula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.astrobin.com\/48334\/?nc=user\" title=\"The Pelican Nebula by Josh Balsam with his Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNarrowband Image by Josh Balsam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2.5 Hour Integration\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"specs\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003eItem Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"70%\"\u003eDAR152065–01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e988 mm\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\u003e13.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.77 arcsec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Length w\/ Dew Shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41\"; 1041mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e152 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 lb; 10.7 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 mm Wide V-Block, Similar to Vixen Dovetail Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"warranty\"\u003eAlliance Care\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/6029\/files\/ExploreAlliance_Logo_Member_240x240.png?v=1580512189\" alt=\"Join the Explore Alliance\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecome an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/products\/explore-alliance-membership\" title=\"Join the Explore Alliance\"\u003eExplore Alliance Platinum Member\u003c\/a\u003e and receive the added benefit over the Explore Scientific Warranty (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/apps\/product-registration\" title=\"Explore Scientific Product Registration\"\u003efor registered purchases\u003c\/a\u003e) of \u003cem\u003eExtended Care\u003c\/em\u003e with Advanced Product Replacement.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCA Residents: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/pages\/prop65\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProp 65 WARNING(S)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37830686277804,"sku":"CPO-DAR152065-01","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/6029\/products\/ar_152_216da830-e2ee-4b5b-8775-6e623621f129.jpg?v=1610396320","url":"https:\/\/explorescientific.com\/products\/certified-pre-owned-explore-scientific-ar152-air-spaced-doublet-refractor-dar152065-01","provider":"Explore Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}