Telescope-Refracting Telescopes-Explore Scientific 127 mm f/7.5 FCD100 Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor with 2.5″ HEX Focuser

Explore Scientific ED127 f/7.5 Triplet Refractor OTA

The Explore Scientific 127 mm f/7.5 ED Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope has Hoya FCD100 optics for beautifully sharp, high contrast images. The optical tube assembly is painted classic white and includes an integrated dew shield on one end and a 2.5″ HEX, or hexagonal, Crayford-style focuser on the other. The telescope includes a cradle ring with built-in handle and a Vixen-style dovetail plate that attaches to mounts with a Vixen-style saddle. Additional accessories include a hybrid finder scope base, which comes already attached to the tube, and an Explore Scientific 2″ Diagonal, with 99% reflectivity to compliment the optics of this portable, classic refractor. Learn more about the Explore Scientific ED127 and its impressive features in the comprehensive video below!

The hybrid finder scope base can accept all legacy Explore Scientific finder scope brackets, as well as the mini dovetail type (Vixen, Synta, Celestron). Made of rugged, black anodized metal with chrome-plated metal screws.

Explore ED127 FCD100 Refractor Features

• Aperture: 127 mm

• Focal Length: 952 mm

• Focal Ratio: f/7.5

• Optics: Hoya FCD100

• Optical Style: Air-Spaced Triplet

• Dew Shield: Integrated

• Focuser: 2.5″ Dual Speed HEX Crayford-Style

• Focuser Threads: M68x0.75

• Mounting: Cradle Ring with Vixen Dovetail

• Diagonal: 2″ 99% Reflectivity

• Case: Sold Separately

• Finder: Sold Separately

• Weight: 18 pounds