Description

The Original Classic Explore Scientific ED127 Air-Spaced Triplet, Retooled for the Astrophotographer: 

• New precision front cell with push-pull adjustments for tilt and centering adjustments to get the best collimation for the tightest stars.
• New 2-inch two-speed rack and pinion focuser with heavy-duty locks and rotation adjustment, to position and hold your imaging system.
• New retractable dew shield, for improved portability. 

A proven performer for astrophotographers and critical visual astronomers alike, the Explore Scientific ED127 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor utilizes genuine HOYA FCD1 ED glass to deliver stunning details of the night sky’s most notable treasures.

Astrophotographer Chuck Ayoub compares his image of the Pillars of Creation taken with his Explore Scientific ED127 Essential Series, with the Hubble Space Telescope Image (HST).

The Eagle Nebula in the Hubble Palette narrowband filters by Chuck Ayoub with his Explore Scientific ED127 Essential Series Refractor. In the center is the feature called the "Pillars of Creation".

Chuck Ayoub + ED127	Hubble Space Telescope

"The Pillars of Creation (a birthplace for creating new stars) lies deep in the heart of the Eagle Nebula (M16). It was made famous by a photograph captured from the Hubble Space Telescope taken on April 1, 1995. Fast forward to the year 2018, and now it was finally time to try my hand at capturing it with my Explore Scientific ED 127 telescope. My goal was to capture the entire Eagle Nebula so I used a reducer which dropped the focal down from 952 to 761 - so it actually took me farther away from the Pillars, but still close enough to see their detail. I was extremely happy with how the picture turned out and to this day, it's still one of my favorite captures. The Explore Scientific ED 127 has worked out so well for me, that it's the reason I run two rigs. I simply refuse to ever remove it from my mount, so that if I ever want to try new equipment, it has to be on my second rig." - Chuck Ayoub

Featuring an air-spaced triplet optical design, the ED127 Essential Series Telescope showcases deep-sky wonders with its true apochromatic performance and ample aperture.

From the distinct bulging center of the edge-on Sombrero Galaxy to the spiraling beauty of the face-on Pinwheel Galaxy, or the intricate details of the Moon's winding Hadley Rille, this versatile model delivers brilliant high-contrast images thanks to its combination of FCD1 HOYA extra-low dispersion glass and EMD enhanced multi-layer coatings on all surfaces.

Designed to eliminate chromatic aberrations, this telescope also includes cradle rings with a sculpted handle for secure handling and a V-block plate for easy attachment to an equatorial mount. The handle even features a slot for attaching a DSLR for "piggyback" imaging, making this telescope a perfect choice for professional astrophotography.

Specs

Included Items

Included Items

• Explore Scientific 127 mm Essential Series Air-Spaced ED Triplet Refractor OTA

• 2" Dual-Speed Rack & Pinion Focuser

• 2" Star Diagonal

• Cradle Rings with Handle

• Dew Shield

• Extension Rings

• Vixen-Style Dovetail

• Hybrid Finder Scope Base