{"product_id":"saxon-102mm-apochromatic-fcd100-air-spaced-ed-triplet-refractor-telescope","title":"Saxon 102mm Apochromatic FCD100 Air-Spaced ED Triplet Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReveal 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 with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esaxon 102mm Apochromatic FCD100 Air-Spaced ED Triplet Refractor Telescope.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis telescope features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Hoya FCD100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e optics. Relying on technological innovation, we have successfully launched the high-performance optical glass at the apex of the FCD family. Combining it with optical glass of high refractive index allows us to achieve unprecedented advanced chromatic aberration correction. Hoya FCD100 is considered the best glass ever produced by Hoya.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving a true diffraction-limited optical design and sized to encourage spontaneous stargazing sessions, this high-quality telescope is a perfect grab-and-go instrument for exploring the skies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing an air-spaced triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, this telescope generates brilliant high-contrast images by combining genuine HOYA FCD100 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMD enhanced multi-layer deposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on all optical surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, this amazing little scope also includes a dual speed (10:1) 2.5\" focuser with very rigid design and strong support. Up to 10 lbs of gear can be loaded onto this focuser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it is a standout telescope on its own, the 102mm 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esaxon 102mm Apochromatic FCD100 Air-Spaced ED Triplet Refractor Telescope\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeaturing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture: 102mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal length: 714mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical design: Japanese made FCD100 EMD refractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuser: 2.5\" dual speed focuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyepiece: 2\" 28mm LET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinderscope: 9x50 erect finderscope (90 degree)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagonal: 2\" dielectric diagonal with 1.25\" adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube Weight: 5.1 Kg (without accessories)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube length with extended dew shield: 630mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube length with contracted dew shield: 558mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter of few shield: 145mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"data table additional-attributes\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eWarranty Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Warranty Information\" class=\"col data\"\u003e5-Years Limited Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Optical Design\" class=\"col data\"\u003eFCD100 ED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Aperture\" class=\"col data\"\u003e102mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Focal Length\" class=\"col data\"\u003e714mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Focal Ratio\" class=\"col data\"\u003eF\/7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eEyepieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Eyepieces\" class=\"col data\"\u003e2\" LET 28mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eFinderscope\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Finderscope\" class=\"col data\"\u003e9x50 Erecting Finderscope (90 degree)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eBarlow Lens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Barlow Lens\" class=\"col data\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"col label\"\u003eDiagonal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-th=\"Diagonal\" class=\"col data\"\u003e2\" Dielectric Diagonal with 1.25\" adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhats In The Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esaxon 28mm 2’’ LET Eyepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a 3-element design, these fully-coated eyepieces provide outstanding field correction and long eye-relief. Stray light is eliminated by the fold back rubber eyecups; standard with every Super eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esaxon 9x50 Erecting Finderscope (90 degree)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9x magnification and 50mm aperture on it will give you crisp and clear images as you search for stars and planets, while your neck will thank you for comfortable viewing angle afforde by the 90 degree viewing angle as you browse the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esaxon 2.5\" Dual Speed Focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an improvement to the traditional rack and pinion focuser and offers improved precision and smoother control for optimised views. 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