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ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope Bundle with Hard Case

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$319.99 $499.99 In stock

Category: Refractor Telescope

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Purchase an ES-ED0806-02 at regular price, get a hard-sided carry case (CC080-01) – FREE. A savings of $229.99!

This package deal will get FREE drop shipping from Springdale, Arkansas, to the continental United States and Canada. If there are additional items not in the packing on the sales order, those additional items will have shipping charges applied.

Our Take 

No matter where your astronomy interests take you, this is one scope that will be right at home in your collection. We love this scope because it is terrific for astrophotography, planetary viewing, and best of all, its portability. Even if you end up with a larger scope in the future, we think you will never want to part with this refractor because of it's simplicity and convenience.

Description

The ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor is a true apochromatic telescope that reveals celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain, the serene structure of Saturn’s rings or the brightest deep sky treasures of the Messier catalog. 

Offering true diffraction-limited optics with genuine HOYA FCD1 ED glass, the ED80 is the perfect size to encourage spontaneous stargazing sessions, this high-quality telescope is a perfect grab-and-go instrument for exploring the skies.

Featuring an air-spaced triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, this telescope generates brilliant high-contrast images by combining genuine HOYA extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary EMD enhanced multi-layer deposition coatings on all optical surfaces.

Although it is a standout telescope on its own, the 80mm also is 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 91 mm.

Explore Scientific 2" rack-and-pinion focuser comes with 2 extension tubes. Explore Scientific Hybrid Finder Scope Base installed on scope. (Finder scope not included.)

ED80 Telescope Hard Case

Your telescope is much more than an observation aid. It is your personal pathway to the stars, and protecting it while it is in storage or transit should be a priority.

Designed specifically for Explore Scientific’s ED80 Telescopes, this deluxe storage case offers that ideal combination of security and portability.

Inside, it features a molded foam interior with fitted housings to carefully cradle and easily organize your device and its accessories. Outside, its hard outer shell has reinforced edges, sturdy handles and a clamping lock system for grab-and-go convenience.

Specifications

Item Number ES-ED0806-02
Focal Length 480mm
Focal Ratio f/6
Limiting Magnitude 12
Resolution 1.45 arcsec
Tube Length w/ Dew Shield 18.5"; 475mm
Tube Length w/o Dew Shield 15"; 381mm
Diameter 85mm
Weight 5.95 lb; 2.7 kg
Dovetail Vixen
Item Number CC080–01
Length 18"
Width 13"
Height 8"
Weight 11lb; 5.0kg

CA Residents: Prop 65 WARNING(S)


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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Charlotte ★★★★★

The case alone makes this bundle worth it—solid foam cutouts that hold everything snugly. First clear night out, the triplet optics resolved Jupiter’s bands with zero false color, even at 150x.

Christopher ★★★★★

The included hard case is a lifesaver for transporting this scope—it fits perfectly and the foam padding is snug. I was surprised how sharp the views of Jupiter's bands were even at 150x magnification.

Zoe ★★★★★

The air-spaced triplet design gives noticeably crisper views of the moon than my old achromat, and the included hard case means I can toss it in the trunk without worrying about dings. Set-up took under ten minutes, and the focuser is smooth right out of the box.