{"id":30737,"date":"2025-10-11T13:22:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T11:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=30737"},"modified":"2026-05-18T16:12:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:12:33","slug":"explore-scientific-102-714-ed-fcd100-carbon-iexos100-goto","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/explore-scientific-102-714-ed-fcd100-carbon-iexos100-goto\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Scientific 102\/714 Refractor ED FCD-100 Carbon iEXOS-100 PMC-8 GoTo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Explore Scientific Apochromatic refractor AP 102\/714 ED FCD-100 CF Hexafoc iEXOS-100 PMC-8 Wi-Fi GoTo<\/strong> combines exceptional optical precision with advanced electronic control. Thanks to FCD-100 glass from Hoya (Japan), this triplet refractor delivers images with a Polystrehl of 0.97 - a value normal for much more expensive astrographs. Color correction and contrast reproduction are among the absolute best in this price range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The light <strong>carbon fiber tube<\/strong> makes the telescope particularly compact and stable. The retractable dew cap gives it a transport length of only 55 cm, making it ideal as a travel or mobile astrophotography kit. The fast aperture ratio (f\/7) allows short exposure times for photography, while the 102 mm aperture captures enough light for detailed observations of moon, planets and deep-sky objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Hexafoc 2.5-inch focuser<\/strong> with 1:10 fine adjustment offers a large free pass (64 mm), so even cameras with larger sensors do not suffer from vignetting. The focuser is mechanically very stable and designed for high loads - perfect for astrophotographers with filter wheel or field flattener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>iEXOS-100 PMC-8 GoTo mount<\/strong> completes the system. Via Wi-Fi, you control the telescope with the free ExploreStars app (iOS, Android, Windows). The mount uses quiet micro-stepper motors with toothed belt drive and supports ASCOM and INDI software for maximum compatibility. GPS information is automatically retrieved via your smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The combination of carbon optics, Hexafoc focuser and PMC-8 GoTo technology makes this instrument an ideal choice for those who want to combine serious astrophotography with high-quality visual observations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application:<\/strong><br>This 102 mm ED refractor is ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>sharp and contrasting observations of the <strong>Moon and planets<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>perception of <strong>nebulae and galaxies<\/strong> under dark skies;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>astrophotography<\/strong> with DSLR or CMOS camera (excellent for widefield and detail objects);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>nature observation<\/strong> with the excellent color correction of the triplet system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not suitable for solar observation without a special solar filter.<br>Recommended for <strong>beginners with ambition<\/strong> and <strong>advanced<\/strong> who want a lightweight, fully equipped telescope with professional image quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Optics<\/strong><br>Type: Refractor<br>Design: Apochromat (Triplet FCD-100 ED glass)<br>Aperture: 102 mm<br>Focal length: 714 mm<br>Aperture ratio: f\/7<br>Resolution: 1.35\u2033<br>Boundary magnitude: 11.8<br>Light output: 210\u00d7 relative to the naked eye<br>Maximum magnification: 204\u00d7<br>Tube material: carbon fiber<br>Coating: EMD multicoating<br>Tube weight: 3.3 kg<br>Length: 640 mm (transport 550 mm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Focuser<\/strong><br>Type: Hexafoc 2.5\u2033 with 1:10 fine adjustment<br>Ocular connection: 2\u2033<br>Free opening: 64 mm<br>Backfocus: 150 mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mount<\/strong><br>Type: iEXOS-100 PMC-8 Wi-Fi GoTo (equatorial)<br>Motors: Micro-stepper<br>Drive: Toothed belt \/ worm gear<br>Carrying capacity: 5 kg<br>Power supply: 12 V DC (external)<br>WLAN: Yes<br>GPS: via smartphone<br>GoTo language: multilingual<br>Alignment: 3-star<br>Compatibility: ASCOM \/ INDI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tripod<\/strong><br>Type: Steel tripod with accessory tray<br>Weight: 2.5 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Included accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2\u2033 prism diagonal (99 % reflection)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>26 mm eyepiece (1.25\u2033)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\u00d750 viewfinder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tube rings with dovetail (Vixen style)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dew cap and dust caps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two extensions for focuser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carrying handle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counterweight 3 kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Observation goals<\/strong><br>\u2713 Moon and planets<br>\u2713 Nebulae and galaxies<br>\u2713 Astrophotography (very suitable)<br>\u2713 Nature observation<br>\u2717 Sun (only with appropriate sunscreen)<br>\u2713 Beginners with experience<br>\u2713 Advanced<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"663\">Explore Scientific Apochromatic refractor AP 102\/714 ED FCD-100 CF Hexafoc iEXOS-100 PMC-8 Wi-Fi GoTo comes with carbon triplet optics, Hexafoc focuser and Wi-Fi GoTo mount for high-quality astrophotography and visual 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