Description

Observing with the ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet FCD1 Series Apochromatic Refractor in Carbon Fiber with genuine HOYA FCD1 ED Glass:

Serious amateur astronomers who choose apochromatic refractors know that generally once you start using an instrument larger than 127mm, that the limitation of size and weight can become a problem, often requiring a larger-class equatorial mount that is expensive and heavy. For some, large and heavy telescopes and mounts are out of the question due to physical constraints. With the Explore Scientific ED152 at only 20.5 lbs, many mid-priced, lighter, and more portable equatorial mounts (such as the precision Losmandy G11 PMC-Eight) are perfectly matched with this optical tube assembly for high quality astrophotography and serious visual use.

With its 44% increase in light grasp and image brightness compared to the ED127 Air-Spaced Triplet, and 125% increase compared to the ED102 Air-Spaced Triplet, the ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet FCD1 Series in Carbon Fiber is a research-class instrument, ready for high-productivity assignments.

Observe moon transits with their shadows across the face of Jupiter, as well as structural detail and color variations within the wake of the Great Red Spot and at the boundaries of numerous equatorial cloud belts; resolve Cassini’s and Enke’s Divisions of Saturn’s rings and substructures within the rings themselves. Nebulae and galaxies objects appear like they are etched in crystal” some describe it as “three-dimensional” against a very dark sky because of the telescope’s unobstructed, high contrast optical system.

Nebulae stand out in splendid detail, giving one the impression they are looking through a much larger aperture telescope, with filamentary structures observable even under less than optimal seeing conditions. A wide range of accessories is available to suit virtually any observing requirement.

For the school or university observatory, or to add to the collection of instruments for the dedicated amateur astronomer, the ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet FCD1 Series in Carbon Fiber is a true work-horse optical instrument ready for any observing or imaging requirement.

Astrophotography with the ED152

Perhaps the only way to show how a telescope performs as an astrograph is to show images made by it. Here is a collection:

Struble's Planetary Cosmos

Douglas Struble is fascinated by planetary nebulae because they represent the most pivotal object in the universe; the death of a star releasing a tremendous amount of elements of which everything is made from. This blog shows a selection of Struble's images with his Explore Scientific ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet.

Standard Equipment: 152mm aperture Air-Spaced Triplet Optics with HOYA FCD1 ED Glass and EMD Coatings; Carbon Fiber Tube Assembly and Removeable Dew Shield; Two-Speed 3" Hexagonal Focuser; Cradle Ring with Handle and Losmandy-Style Dovetail Plate; Hybrid 2N1 finder base, 99% Reflective 2-inch Diagonal

Suggested Accessories:

• Explore Scientific Waterproof Eyepieces
• Explore Scientific .7X 3-inch Focal Reducer Field Flattener
• Explore Scientific Finderscope
• Explore Scientific/Losmandy G-11 with PMC-Eight
• Telescope Drive Master

Specs

Specifications

• Item Number TED15208CF-HEX33
• Focal Length 1216mm
• Focal Ratio f/8
• Limiting Magnitude 13
• Resolution .75 arcsec
• Tube Length w/ Dew Shield 52"; 1320mm
• Tube Length w/out Dew Shield 41"; 1041mm
• Diameter 152mm
• Weight 20.5lb; 9.3kg
• Dovetail Losmandy
• Total image circle 50.8mm
• Total image circle with 3" adapter 76mm
• Full illumination image circle with flat field adapter 36mm
• Full illumination image circle with 0.7 focal reducer (2") 20.9mm
• Full illumination image circle with 0.7 focal reducer (3") 30.3mm
• Image circle without distortion with flat field adapter 40.4mm
• Image circle without distortion with 0.7 focal reducer (2") 46.4mm
• Image circle without distortion with 0.7 focal reducer (3") 46.4mm

Recommended Accessories: Astrozap 6” Dew Heater Strap