Explore Scientific Carbon Fiber 165mm F/7 Triplet Refractor W/ FPL53
Reveal celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain, the serene structure of Saturn’s rings or the brightest deep-sky treasures of the Messier catalog with Explore Scientific’s 165mm FPL-53 Apochromatic Refractor.
Combining it with optical glass of high refractive index allows us to achieve unprecedented advanced chromatic aberration correction. Ohara FPL-53 is considered the best glass ever produced by Ohara. Having a true diffraction-limited optical design and sized to encourage spontaneous stargazing sessions, this high-quality telescope is a perfect grab-and-go instrument for exploring the skies.
Featuring an air-spaced triplet optical design that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, this telescope generates brilliant high-contrast images by combining genuine Ohara FPL-53 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and proprietary EMD enhanced multi-layer coatings on all optical surfaces.
In addition, this amazing scope also includes a Starlight FeatherTouch 3" focuser with very rigid design and strong support. Up to 10 lbs of gear can be loaded onto this focuser.
Explore Scientific Carbon Fiber ED165 F/7 APO Triplet Includes:
- ED165mm f/7 Air-Spaced Triplet with Ohara FPL-53 optics
- Integrated Dew Shield
- 3" Starlight Feathertouch Focuser
- Cradle Ring with Handle
- Vixen Style Dovetail Plate
- Explore Finder Scope Base installed on scope
- 99% Reflective 2" Diagonal
- A hard, TSA approved carrying case.
Explore Scientific Carbon Fiber ED165 F/7 APO Triplet Specifications:
| Description | ED165mm FPL-53 Series Carbon Fiber Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor with Starlight FeatherTouch Focuser |
| Item Number | FPL53-165CF-T3 |
| Focal Length | 1155mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/7 |
| Limiting Magnitude | 13 |
| Resolution | .9 arcsec |
| Tube Length w/ Dew Shield | 52"; 1320mm |
| Tube Length w/out Dew Shield | 41"; 1041mm |
| Diameter | 165mm |
| Weight | 27.6lb; 12.51kg |
| Dovetail | Losmandy D |