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Orion Telescopes
Explore Scientific 152mm CF Triplet ED Refractor with 3" FTF
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  • ED Apochromatic Air-Spaced Carbon Fiber Tube Triplet with Hoya FCD-1 Optics
  • f/8 1216mm focal length
  • Starlight Feathertouch Two-Speed TRUE 3" Focuser
  • Cradle Rings w/ Handle and Losmandy-Style Dovetail
  • 99% Reflective 2-inch Diagonal


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Item #  54017
Mfg Model #  TED15208-CFT

The ED152 carbon fiber optical tube assembly is not only beautiful, it is strong and lightweight. The 152mm is an Air-Spaced Apochromatic Triplet Refractor, with true APO optics. The optics of the ED152 are diffraction limited at .25PV or better and use Genuine ED glass from Hoya Japan is respected for its quality. Enhanced Multi-Layer Coatings (EMD) are deposited on optical elements to boost contrast and eliminate light scatter. Contrast is further enhanced with the installation of matte black knife-edge baffles in the optical tube assembly. While refractors seldom require additional collimation after initial factory adjustment, the lens cell design allows for consumer collimation. Sending your Explore ED152 off to the factory is always an option, but is not required.

The 152mm model comes with a special edition 3" rack and pinion dual-speed Feathertouch focuser, made for Explore Scientific by Starlight Instruments. A 2" compression ring adapter is included. Included 2" diagonal has a precision-polished mirror with enhanced 99% dielectric coatings. A 1.25" compression ring adapter is part of this package. It provides a wide 6-deg field of view that is right-side up and left-to-right correct. Great for daytime or nighttime. The 152mm telescope is supplied with a Losmandy style dovetail for attachment to mounts from Celestron, Losmandy, Meade, and more.

o Explore Scientific ED152 Carbon Fiber Edition f/8 Air Spaced Triplet with Hoya FCD-1 w/Removable Dew Shield; 1216mm focal length; Starlight Feathertouch Two-Speed TRUE 3" Focuser; Cradle Ring with Handle and Losmandy "D" Style Dovetail Plate; 99% Reflective 2" Diagonal; Deluxe Rolling Carry Case. Dew shield diameter: 220mm. Weighs 21 lbs. (Finder Scope base and Finder Scope not included).

Warranty

This product is serviced and supported by its manufacturer according to the terms and conditions included in the packaged product. Orion's limited warranty does not apply. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support.

  • Best for viewing
    Brighter deep sky
  • Best for imaging
    Deep sky
  • Optical design
    Refractor
  • Optical diameter
    152mm
  • Focal length
    1216mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/8.0
  • Coatings
    Fully multi-coated
  • Optics type
    Air-spaced triplet
  • Glass material
    Extra low dispersion
  • Resolving power
    0.91arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    22x
  • Highest useful magnification
    300x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    304x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    13.6
  • Mount type
    Optical Tube without Mount
  • Length of optical tube
    41.0 in.
  • Weight, optical tube
    20.5 lbs.
  • Warranty
    One year

When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available.

SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR THIS PRODUCT

This product is available to ship Standard delivery within the 50 US states. Delivery is not available to APO/DPO/FPO addresses, US territories/protectorates or Canada. 3 Day, 2nd Day and Next Day delivery is not available.

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