Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 FCD100 Triplet Refractor Telescope Astrophotography Package

Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 FCD100 Triplet Refractor Telescope Astrophotography PackageThe Explore Scientific ED80 FCD100 Astrophotography Package is a complete, ready to image bundle that pairs a premium HOYA FCD100 triplet refractor with a smart GoTo equatorial tracker everything you need to start capturing deep sky objects without piecing together separate components. Key Features Premium HOYA FCD100 Extra Low Dispersion Glass The air spaced triplet design delivers virtually zero chromatic aberration with superior red light

The Explore Scientific ED80 FCD100 Astrophotography Package is a complete, ready-to-image bundle that pairs a premium HOYA FCD100 triplet refractor with a smart GoTo equatorial tracker — everything you need to start capturing deep-sky objects without piecing together separate components.

Key Features

• Premium HOYA FCD100 Extra-Low Dispersion Glass — The air-spaced triplet design delivers virtually zero chromatic aberration with superior red-light transmission, producing tighter star profiles and richer color in emission nebulae compared to standard ED doublets.

• Fast f/4.8 Imaging with the Included 0.8x Focal Reducer — Transforms the native f/6 (480mm) focal length to f/4.8 (384mm), giving you a wider field of view for large targets like the Andromeda Galaxy, Heart Nebula, and Cygnus Loop. The 2-element reducer connects directly to any DSLR or mirrorless camera via a standard 42mm T-ring with 55mm backspacing.

• iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight GoTo Equatorial Tracker — A full German equatorial mount with wireless control through the ExploreStars app (iOS, Android, Windows) or any ASCOM-compatible software. The 8-core PMC-Eight controller provides smooth, responsive tracking for long-exposure imaging.

• Genuinely Portable — The optical tube weighs just 7.5 lbs and the mount head adds only 9.45 lbs. The stainless steel tripod collapses to 27.25 inches, making this one of the most travel-friendly astrophotography rigs in its class.

• Heavy-Duty 2.5" HEX Focuser — Supports imaging payloads up to 10 lbs with precise rack-and-pinion control, so your camera and accessories stay locked in focus throughout long sessions.

• DSLR-Ready Out of the Box — No adapter hunting. The focal reducer’s T-ring thread connects directly to Canon, Nikon, Sony, and other camera systems with the appropriate T-ring (sold separately).

Ideal For

• First-time astrophotographers who want a complete, well-matched imaging system without the guesswork of choosing individual components — the optics, mount, and reducer are already optimized to work together.

• Experienced imagers who travel and need a capable wide-field setup that fits in a carry-on. At under 23 lbs total, this rig goes wherever dark skies are.

• Visual observers who also want imaging capability — swap the focal reducer for the included 99% reflective diagonal and add an eyepiece for bright, high-contrast views of the Moon, planets, and star clusters.

Accessories & Compatibility

• Camera connection: Standard 42mm T-ring thread on the focal reducer. Requires a T-ring adapter for your camera brand (Canon EOS, Nikon F, Sony E-mount, etc. — sold separately). Backspacing is 55mm ±2mm.

• Autoguiding: The iEXOS-100 supports autoguiding through ASCOM-compatible software. A guide scope and guide camera are not included but can be mounted using the integrated Vixen-style dovetail.

• Reducer compatibility: The 0.8x focal reducer also works with the Explore Scientific ED102 and FCD100-102 telescopes.

• Power: The mount runs on 8 C batteries (not included) with an included battery bracket mount, or use the included DC power cable with a portable power station.