{"product_id":"explore-scientific-fcd100-127mm-f75-ed-apo-refractor-telescope","title":"Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm f\/7.5 Aluminum Air-Spaced Triplet ED APO Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eEXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FCD100 127MM — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eAIR-SPACED TRIPLET ED APO REFRACTOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ef\/7.5 is a premium apochromatic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003erefractor built for serious visual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eobservers and astrophotographers who \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ewill not accept color fringing, soft \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003estars, or compromised contrast. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eoccupies a specific and well-regarded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eposition in the refractor market — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003elarge enough at 5 inches of aperture to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ereveal meaningful detail on planets, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edeep-sky objects, and lunar terrain, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ewhile precise enough in its optical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edesign to satisfy observers who have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eoutgrown entry-level and mid-range \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003einstruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eThis is the aluminum tube \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eversion in classic white — the same \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eoptical specification as the carbon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003efiber variant but housed in an aluminum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eoptical tube assembly that prioritizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edurability and value over minimum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eweight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eTHE OPTICS — HOYA FCD100 ED \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eGLASS AND EMD COATINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eThe FCD100 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edesignation refers to HOYA's premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eextra-low dispersion glass — one of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ehighest-performing ED glass types \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eavailable in commercial telescope \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eproduction. In optical performance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003echaracteristics, HOYA FCD100 is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecomparable to Ohara FPL-53, the glass \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003estandard used by many competing premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003erefractors. The air-spaced triplet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edesign spaces three lens elements with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eair gaps between them rather than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecementing them together, which allows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eeach element to be individually \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eoptimized for aberration control and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eproduces superior chromatic correction \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eacross the full visual spectrum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eExplor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ee Scientific's proprietary EMD enhanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003emulti-layer coatings are applied to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eevery optical surface in the system — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003enot just the front element. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ereduces internal reflections, maximizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003elight transmission, and delivers the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ehigh-contrast, high-color-fidelity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eimages the FCD100 series is known for. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eThe result is diffraction-limited \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eoptical performance, meaning the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003etelescope performs at the theoretical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003emaximum resolution limit imposed by its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eaperture rather than being constrained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eby optical aberrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eAt 127mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eaperture with a 952mm focal length, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eFCD100 resolves to 0.9 arcseconds and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ereaches a limiting magnitude of 13 — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eperformance that translates to clearly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eseparated double stars at tight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eseparations, cloud banding and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eGreat Red Spot on Jupiter, Cassini's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eDivision in Saturn's rings, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003emeaningful structural detail in bright \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003enebulae and galaxies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eTHE FOCUSER — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e2.5-INCH HEX CRAYFORD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eThe 2.5-inch HEX \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003efocuser is one of the more practical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edifferentiators of this telescope \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecompared to refractors in a similar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eaperture range. The hexagonal drawtube \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edesign provides exceptional rigidity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ethat standard round Crayford focusers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecannot match at equivalent drawtube \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ediameters, eliminating the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003erotational flex and slippage that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ebecomes problematic under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ethe weight of a heavy camera and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eaccessories. The focuser is rated to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003esupport up to 10 pounds of imaging \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eequipment without slipping or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eintroducing field tilt — a meaningful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003especification for astrophotographers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eplanning to use a DSLR, mirrorless \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecamera, or dedicated astronomy camera \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ewith filter wheels or other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eaccessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eTwo extension tubes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eare included for additional back-focus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edistance flexibility when adapting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003evarious cameras and diagonals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ePHYSICAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e DESIGN AND PORTABILITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eThe FCD100 aluminum tube weighs 18 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003epounds — significant but manageable on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eany mount rated for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecapacity, and meaningfully portable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecompared to Newtonians and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrains of equivalent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eaperture. The integrated dew shield \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eextends tube length to 41.75 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003einches in use and retracts to 33.25 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003einches for storage and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003etransport, reducing the overall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003epackaged footprint without \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003erequiring a separate dew shield \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eaccessory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eThe cradle ring with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eintegrated carry handle makes balancing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eon an equatorial or alt-az mount \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003estraightforward, and the included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eVixen-style dovetail plate is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecompatible with the vast majority of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003emodern telescope mounts. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ehybrid 2N1 finder scope base is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003epre-installed on the tube and accepts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eboth legacy Explore Scientific \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003efinder scope brackets and mini dovetail \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003etype finder scopes from Vixen, Synta, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eand Celestron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eLIFETIME \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eWARRANTY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eExplore Scientific backs the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eFCD100 Series with a lifetime \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ewarranty — a statement of confidence in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ethe build quality that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003edistinguishes it from competing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003einstruments with standard limited \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ewarranties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eWHY BUY FROM THE PRIME \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ePINNACLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eThe Prime Pinnacle is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eauthorized Explore Scientific dealer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eshipping to the continental United \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eStates with free shipping and no sales \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003etax outside Florida. Our FL-based, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003efirst responder-owned support team \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eis available before and after purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eat +1 (877) 477-2853 or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:support@theprimepinnacle.com\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003esupport@theprimepinnacle.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eSKU: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eFCD100-127075-02\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eOptical Design: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eAir-spaced triplet apochromatic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003erefractor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eGlass Type: HOYA FCD100 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eextra-low dispersion (ED)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eCoatings: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eEMD enhanced multi-layer on all optical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003esurfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eAperture: 127mm (5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003einches)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eFocal Length: 952mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eFocal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eRatio: f\/7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eLimiting Magnitude: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e13\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eResolution: 0.9 arcseconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eTube Length with Dew Shield \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eExtended: 41.75 in (1,060mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eTube \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eLength without Dew Shield: 33.25 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e(849mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eTube Diameter: 130mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eTube Material: Aluminum — classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ewhite finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eWeight: 18 lbs (8.2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ekg)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eFocuser: 2.5-inch HEX \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eCrayford-style\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eFocuser Payload \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eCapacity: Up to 10 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eDovetail: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eVixen-style plate included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eFinder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eScope Base: 2N1 hybrid base \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003epre-installed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eDiagonal: 99% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ereflective 2-inch diagonal included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eWarranty: Lifetime warranty from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eExplore Scientific\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eFCD100 127mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ef\/7.5 aluminum optical tube assembly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ewith integrated dew shield\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e2.5-inch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eHEX focuser with 2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eextension tubes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eCradle ring with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ecarry handle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eVixen-style dovetail \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eplate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e2N1 hybrid finder scope \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ebase pre-installed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e99% reflective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003e2-inch diagonal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eNot included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eMount and tripod (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eEyepieces (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eFinder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003escope (base is pre-installed, finder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003esold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eSoft case (available \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eas an accessory)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eWarranty: Explore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eScientific provides a lifetime \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003ewarranty on the FCD100 Series. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\"\u003eContact The Prime Pinnacle at 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