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High-Performance Japanese Hoya Glass FCD100 Glass Saxon's latest apochromatic triplet astrograph refractors are one to be envied. Featuring Japanese Hoya glass, the FCD100 series offers little to no chromatic aberration for almost fluorite level imaging quality, For the best of the best imaging quality for the astronomer, the FCD100 range's high refractive index coupled with propriety EMD 'enhanced multi-layer deposition' means that high contrast and definition from the lunar surface, Saturn's rings, or deep sky objects will be within your telescope's capabilities.  The FCD100 range also features a dual speed (10:1) 2.5" Hexagonal focuser for extra smooth and precise focusing, a step up from standard crayford focusers found in cheaper makes. The saxon FCD100 102mm Apochromatic ED Refractor Telescope weighs 5.1kg without accessories, which is suitable as a primary lunar, planetary or deep sky astrophotography. You can also use it as a high-powered guide scope. The telescope includes a 2" dielectronic diagonal with 1.25" adapter which accepts both 2" and 1.25" sized eyepieces and accessories. The diagonal measures at 99% reflectivity to maximise light transmission, and is engineered to accept 2" filters on the telescope side and a brass compression ring on the eyepiece size.    Features 102mm aperture 714mm focal length (F/7) Hoya's FCD100 Apochromatic Triplet Glass EMD enhanced multi-layer deposition coatings 2.5" Dual Speed Hexagonal focuser Includes: 2" 28mm LET Eyepiece, 9x50 Erecting Finderscope, 2" Dielectric diagonal with 1.25" eyepiece.    Full Specifications Aperture 102mm Focal length 714mm Focal Ratio F/7.0 Optical design Japanese made FCD100 Refractor Focuser 2.5" hexagonal dual speed focuser Eyepiece included 2" 28mm LET Finderscope 9x50 erect image finderscope Tube dimensions 558mm (contracted dew shield) to 630mm (with dew shield) Tube weight 5.1kg (without accessories)   As the FCD100 102mm Apochromatic ED Triplet Refractor Telescope weighs 5.1kg without accessories, this telescope requires the EQ5 GOTO Mount and Tripod and above.      Recommended Accessories saxon 2X ED Barlow Lens 2-inch with 1.25-inch Adapter  Doubles the magnification of your telescope. Great for planetary viewing.  Saxon GOTO EQ3 Mount with Steel Tripod The Saxon GOTO EQ3 Mount with Steel Tripod is a compatible computerised telescope mount to carry this OTA.   M48 T-Thread Spacer Ring Kit Add a M48-T-Thread Spacer Ring Kit to adjust backfocus spacing as required. Comes with 7 convenient sizes.   About saxon - High-Quality Optics The Saxon brand commits to quality and research. The company develops a range of binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and accessories with the understanding of its user’s priorities and needs. Saxon has built each product around the knowledge that everyone’s viewing requirements are different, proven through each precise and well though out product line. Browse a range of Saxon optical products and you'll find that every glass has been designed to help every viewer see only the best in every situation. Product Code: SAX-211102