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A robust 2\" two-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with heavy-duty locks provides rock-solid stability for imaging setups, while the retractable dew shield enhances portability. The integrated handle on the cradle rings doubles as a DSLR piggyback mount, and the Vixen-style dovetail ensures compatibility with most equatorial mounts. Whether you’re capturing distant galaxies or exploring lunar landscapes, the ED127 is built for exceptional performance and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":597800305,"sku":"ES-ED127075-04","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/6029\/products\/ed_127.jpg?v=1581350875"},{"product_id":"ar127-air-spaced-doublet-refractor-telescope","title":"AR127 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Explore Scientific AR127 Air-Spaced Doublet is a classic crown-and-flint achromatic refractor designed to deliver superior optical performance in a compact, fast f\/6.5 focal ratio. This 127mm (5-inch) aperture telescope reveals stunning, sharp images at a fraction of the cost of comparable apochromatic refractors. Built to endure the demands of public star parties and educational outreach, the AR127 features heavy-duty, professional-grade components including a smooth 2\" dual-speed focuser, a one-piece 2\" diagonal with 99% dielectric coatings, and the Explore Scientific Hybrid Finder Scope Base with an 8x50 non-illuminated straight-through finderscope and quick-release bracket. The sturdy cradle ring assembly with Vixen-style dovetail allows easy mounting on your choice of alt-azimuth or equatorial mount. Add your preferred eyepieces and start exploring the cosmos. Interferometric optical data is available upon request after 120 days of ownership — contact Customer Service for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":597837041,"sku":"DAR127065-02","price":749.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/6029\/files\/DSC08930-Edit.png?v=1710356577"},{"product_id":"explore-scientific-ed152-air-spaced-triplet-telescope-in-carbon-fiber-ted15208cf-hex33","title":"ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet Apochromatic Telescope in Carbon Fiber","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Explore Scientific ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet in Carbon Fiber is a professional-grade apochromatic refractor designed for serious astrophotographers and visual observers alike. Featuring a large 152mm aperture and premium HOYA FCD1 extra-low dispersion glass, this air-spaced triplet delivers crisp, color-corrected, high-contrast views across the field. Despite its large aperture, the carbon fiber tube keeps the overall weight to just 20.5 lbs, making it remarkably portable for a telescope in this class. This reduced weight enables use with lighter equatorial mounts like the Losmandy G11 PMC-Eight, offering greater flexibility without sacrificing performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ED152 offers a 44% increase in light-gathering capability compared to the ED127, and 125% more than the ED102, providing exceptional brightness and resolution for observing planets, lunar features, deep-sky objects, and more. Its unobstructed design and precision coatings deliver images with stunning contrast, revealing fine details in nebulae, galaxies, and planetary atmospheres with remarkable clarity—even under suboptimal seeing conditions. Whether for research, outreach, or serious personal observing, this carbon fiber version of the ED152 is a highly capable and efficient instrument ready for demanding tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41285835620524,"sku":"TED15208CF-HEX33","price":3999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/6029\/products\/vwb_888202f9-6680-47f4-a3f1-5a4f763e8431.jpg?v=1646146560"}],"url":"https:\/\/explorescientific.ca\/collections\/free-soft-sided-telescope-case-offer.oembed","provider":"Explore Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}