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Refractors
A refractor is a classic telescope design that uses a collection of lenses to gather and focus light. Explore Scientific’s broad selection of refracting telescopes includes apochromatic refractors ranging in aperture from 80mm to 165mm, achromatic telescopes perfect for astronomy outreach and beginner refractors from brands like National Geographic and Discovery that are great for backyard astronomy.
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Original price $ 494.39 - Original price $ 494.39Original price$ 494.39$ 494.39 - $ 494.39Current price $ 494.39Explore FirstLight 80mm Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo
Explore ScientificFeatures Explore FirstLight 80mm Refractor 80mm aperture will reveal impressive lunar details ranging from craters to rilles, planetary features ...
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Original price $ 823.99 - Original price $ 823.99Original price$ 823.99$ 823.99 - $ 823.99Current price $ 823.99Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope - ES-ED0806-02
Explore ScientificDescription The ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor is a true apochromatic telescope that reveals celestial wonders like the desola...
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Original price $ 1,132.99 - Original price $ 1,132.99Original price$ 1,132.99$ 1,132.99 - $ 1,132.99Current price $ 1,132.99Explore Scientific ED102 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet APO Refractor Telescope - ES-ED10207-02
Explore ScientificDescription The Explore Scientific ED102 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet APO Refractor Telescope is a true apochromat refractor that reveals o...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 1,132.99 - Original price $ 1,132.99Original price$ 1,132.99$ 1,132.99 - $ 1,132.99Current price $ 1,132.99 -
Original price $ 1,853.99 - Original price $ 1,853.99Original price$ 1,853.99$ 1,853.99 - $ 1,853.99Current price $ 1,853.99Explore Scientific ED127 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope - ES-ED127075-04
Explore ScientificDescription The Original Classic Explore Scientific ED127 Air-Spaced Triplet, Retooled for the Astrophotographer: New precision front cell wit...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 1,853.99 - Original price $ 1,853.99Original price$ 1,853.99$ 1,853.99 - $ 1,853.99Current price $ 1,853.99 -
Original price $ 1,235.99 - Original price $ 1,235.99Original price$ 1,235.99$ 1,235.99 - $ 1,235.99Current price $ 1,235.99Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope - FCD100-0806-02
Explore ScientificDescription Reveal celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain, the serene structure of Saturn’s rings or the brightest deep s...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 1,235.99 - Original price $ 1,235.99Original price$ 1,235.99$ 1,235.99 - $ 1,235.99Current price $ 1,235.99 -
Original price $ 1,853.99 - Original price $ 1,853.99Original price$ 1,853.99$ 1,853.99 - $ 1,853.99Current price $ 1,853.99Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope - FCD100-10207-02
Explore ScientificDescription Reveal celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain, the serene structure of Saturn’s rings or the brightest deep s...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 1,853.99 - Original price $ 1,853.99Original price$ 1,853.99$ 1,853.99 - $ 1,853.99Current price $ 1,853.99 -
Original price $ 2,574.99 - Original price $ 2,574.99Original price$ 2,574.99$ 2,574.99 - $ 2,574.99Current price $ 2,574.99Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm f/7.5 Aluminum Air-Spaced Triplet ED APO Refractor Telescope
Explore ScientificDescription Reveal celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain, the serene structure of Saturn’s rings or the brightest deep s...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 2,574.99 - Original price $ 2,574.99Original price$ 2,574.99$ 2,574.99 - $ 2,574.99Current price $ 2,574.99 -
Original price $ 133.89 - Original price $ 133.89Original price$ 133.89$ 133.89 - $ 133.89Current price $ 133.89Explore Scientific FirstLight 90mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with AZ Mount - FL-AR90500AZ
Explore ScientificFeatures Large 90mm aperture packs enough light-gathering power for revealing looks at galaxies, nebulae and clusters as well as lunar and planet...
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Original price $ 205.99 - Original price $ 205.99Original price$ 205.99$ 205.99 - $ 205.99Current price $ 205.99Explore FirstLight 80mm Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR80640TN
Explore ScientificFeatures 80mm aperture will reveal impressive lunar details ranging from craters to rilles, planetary features like Saturn’s ring structure or Ju...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 205.99 - Original price $ 205.99Original price$ 205.99$ 205.99 - $ 205.99Current price $ 205.99 -
Original price $ 334.74 - Original price $ 334.74Original price$ 334.74$ 334.74 - $ 334.74Current price $ 334.74Explore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR102600TN
Explore ScientificFeatures 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. Doublet design uses a pairing of glass lenses separated by a ...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 334.74 - Original price $ 334.74Original price$ 334.74$ 334.74 - $ 334.74Current price $ 334.74 -
Original price $ 391.39 - Original price $ 391.39Original price$ 391.39$ 391.39 - $ 391.39Current price $ 391.39Explore FirstLight 100mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-MC1001400TN
Explore ScientificDescription Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight...
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Original price $ 514.99 - Original price $ 514.99Original price$ 514.99$ 514.99 - $ 514.99Current price $ 514.99Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-MC1271900TN
Explore ScientificDescription Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 514.99 - Original price $ 514.99Original price$ 514.99$ 514.99 - $ 514.99Current price $ 514.99 -
Original price $ 494.39 - Original price $ 494.39Original price$ 494.39$ 494.39 - $ 494.39Current price $ 494.39Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope - Optical Tube With Accessories - FL-MC1271900
Explore ScientificDescription Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, this versatile FirstLigh...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 494.39 - Original price $ 494.39Original price$ 494.39$ 494.39 - $ 494.39Current price $ 494.39 -
Original price $ 545.89 - Original price $ 545.89Original price$ 545.89$ 545.89 - $ 545.89Current price $ 545.89Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with EQ3 Mount - FL-MC1271900EQ3
Explore ScientificDescription Whether you're looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 545.89 - Original price $ 545.89Original price$ 545.89$ 545.89 - $ 545.89Current price $ 545.89 -
Original price $ 1,029.99 - Original price $ 1,029.99Original price$ 1,029.99$ 1,029.99 - $ 1,029.99Current price $ 1,029.99Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with EXOS2GT GoTo Mount - FL-MC1271900EXOS2GT
Explore ScientificDescription Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 1,029.99 - Original price $ 1,029.99Original price$ 1,029.99$ 1,029.99 - $ 1,029.99Current price $ 1,029.99 -
Original price $ 875.49 - Original price $ 875.49Original price$ 875.49$ 875.49 - $ 875.49Current price $ 875.49Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight I Mount - FL-MC1271900MAZ01
Explore ScientificDescription Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight...
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Original price $ 391.39 - Original price $ 391.39Original price$ 391.39$ 391.39 - $ 391.39Current price $ 391.39Explore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with EXOS EQ Nano Mount - FL-AR1021000EQ3
Explore ScientificFeatures 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. Doublet design uses a pairing of glass lenses separated by a ...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 391.39 - Original price $ 391.39Original price$ 391.39$ 391.39 - $ 391.39Current price $ 391.39 -
Original price $ 411.99 - Original price $ 411.99Original price$ 411.99$ 411.99 - $ 411.99Current price $ 411.99Explore FirstLight 100mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with EQ3 Mount - FL-MC1001400EQ3
Explore ScientificDescription Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 411.99 - Original price $ 411.99Original price$ 411.99$ 411.99 - $ 411.99Current price $ 411.99 -
Original price $ 339.89 - Original price $ 339.89Original price$ 339.89$ 339.89 - $ 339.89Current price $ 339.89Explore FirstLight 80mm Refractor Telescope with EQ3 Mount - FL-AR80900EQ3
Explore ScientificFeatures 80mm aperture will reveal impressive lunar details ranging from craters to rilles; planetary features like Saturn’s ring structure or Ju...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 339.89 - Original price $ 339.89Original price$ 339.89$ 339.89 - $ 339.89Current price $ 339.89 -
Original price $ 3,089.99 - Original price $ 3,089.99Original price$ 3,089.99$ 3,089.99 - $ 3,089.99Current price $ 3,089.99Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm f/7.5 Carbon Fiber Triplet ED APO Refractor Telescope with 2.5" HEX Focuser
Explore ScientificDescription Reveal celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain, the serene structure of Saturn’s rings or the brightest deep s...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 3,089.99 - Original price $ 3,089.99Original price$ 3,089.99$ 3,089.99 - $ 3,089.99Current price $ 3,089.99 -
Original price $ 2,317.49 - Original price $ 2,317.49Original price$ 2,317.49$ 2,317.49 - $ 2,317.49Current price $ 2,317.49Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber - FCD100–10207-CF-01
Explore ScientificDescription The Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber, has the advantages for astrophotographers and...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 2,317.49 - Original price $ 2,317.49Original price$ 2,317.49$ 2,317.49 - $ 2,317.49Current price $ 2,317.49 -
Original price $ 4,634.99 - Original price $ 4,634.99Original price$ 4,634.99$ 4,634.99 - $ 4,634.99Current price $ 4,634.99Explore Scientific ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet Telescope in Carbon Fiber - TED15208CF-HEX33
Explore ScientificDescription Observing with the ED152 Air-Spaced Triplet FCD1 Series Apochromatic Refractor in Carbon Fiber with genuine HOYA FCD1 ED Glass: Seriou...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 4,634.99 - Original price $ 4,634.99Original price$ 4,634.99$ 4,634.99 - $ 4,634.99Current price $ 4,634.99 -
Original price $ 1,235.99 - Original price $ 1,235.99Original price$ 1,235.99$ 1,235.99 - $ 1,235.99Current price $ 1,235.99Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope and Field Flattener f/5 to f/7 - FCD100-0806-02-FF
Explore ScientificFeatures This is a field flattener for refractor-type telescopes with a focal ratio of f/5 to f/7 Causes no change to the telescope focal length ...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 1,235.99 - Original price $ 1,235.99Original price$ 1,235.99$ 1,235.99 - $ 1,235.99Current price $ 1,235.99 -
Original price $ 1,184.49 - Original price $ 1,184.49Original price$ 1,184.49$ 1,184.49 - $ 1,184.49Current price $ 1,184.49Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope and Hybrid 2N1 Finder Base- FCD100-0806-01
Explore ScientificThis ED80-FCD100 comes with the Hybrid 2N1 finder base included (but not installed) Description Reveal celestial wonders like the desolate beauty ...
View full detailsOriginal price $ 1,184.49 - Original price $ 1,184.49Original price$ 1,184.49$ 1,184.49 - $ 1,184.49Current price $ 1,184.49
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