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User Manual for Explore Scientific ED115mm f 5.5 Air-Spaced APO Triplet CF Refractor Click to enlarge the picture
Contents of the user manual for the Explore Scientific ED115mm f 5.5 Air-Spaced
- Product category: Refractors Explore Scientific
- Brand: Explore Scientific
- Description and content of package
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Product description Ideal for visual observation and astrophotography, the Explore Scientific's ED115mm f/5.5 Air-Spaced APO Triplet CF Refractor strikes a delicate balance between aperture and weight, making it ideal for lunar, planetary, and deep-sky viewing while still being highly portable. Its relatively compact form factor makes it perfect as a fast grab-and-go option, or to be set up on a dual-mount rig for astrophotography/astroimaging. Using Ohara FPL-53 extra low-dispersion (ED) glass in an apochromatic air-spaced triplet lens configuration, with fully multi-coated optics, produces images that are clear and bright without fringing, halos, or distortion across the entire field of view, with true color rendition and high contrast. The fast focal ratio, when combined with the optical performance, makes this an ideal astrograph to capture images with accurate colors and limited distortion across the entire field of view.To handle large imaging rigs and accessories, Explore Scientific outfitted the OTA with a heavy-duty focuser to carry imaging gear and accessories. Using a traditional rack-and-pinion mechanism makes it more solid and sturdy than comparable Crayfords, while the large 3" hexagonal drawtube is stronger and less prone to flexing than conventional round tubes. When put together, the focuser, by itself, has an impressive payload capacity of 10 pounds — allowing it to comfortably carry the heaviest of astrophotography rigs with ease. A two-speed system allows for fast coarse, then precision fine focusing to ensure the most sharp and crisp views possible.Offered here as an OTA-only option for those with reliable support systems, the carbon fiber tube weighs just 15 pounds to be easily carried by even medium-sized mounts. A cradle ring set is included, with an integrated handle for safer setup and breakdown. A Vixen-style dovetail plate makes it compatible with a wide array of alt-azimuth, equatorial, and GoTo mounts. The cradle ring assembly also allows the orientation and position of the OTA relative to the mount to be adjusted for better balance and to avoid interference with equipment or mount. The OTA's carbon fiber construction also resists the expansion and contraction common in metal tubes when moving between extreme temperatures, which can cause the internal lens elements to move out of alignment over time, affecting the scope's ability to achieve sharp focus and causing fringing and halos.Whether you want an OTA for fast observation without compromising image quality, or a fast OTA that produces bright and clear images of the moon, planets, galaxies, nebulae, or star clusters, this Explore Scientific optical tube assembly is ideal. - Optical Tube Assembly
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- Large 115mm aperture is ideal for lunar and planetary viewing with the ability to see bright deep sky objects
- Fast f/5.5 focal ratio is useful for astrophotography, as shorter exposure times are required
- Short 632mm focal length produces a fast focal ratio and less internal light diffusion for bright images and views
- Refractor-style optical design produces less chromatic aberration than reflectors
- Extra low-dispersion (ED) Ohara FPL-53 glass corrects chromatic aberration, for improved color rendition and contrast without halos, astigmatism, off-axis comas, and color fringing
- Apochromatic triplet optical design virtually eliminates spherical and chromatic aberrations for views without distortion across the entire field of view, as well as accurate color representation
- Proprietary anti-reflection EMD enhanced multi-layer coatings on all optics improve light transmission, color rendition, clarity, and contrast
- Resolution: 0.9 arcsec, Dawes Limit
- Carbon fiber optical tube reduces weight without sacrificing strength, and resists the expansion/contraction caused by temperature fluctuations, which can cause internal lenses to move out of alignment and affect image quality and focusing ability
- Retractable dew shield keeps condensation off objective for clearer views — especially when moving from warm interiors and colder exteriors
- Focuser Details
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- Heavy-duty hexagonal drawtube is stronger and less prone to flexing than traditional round tubes
- Large 3" drawtube diameter ensures enough light throughput to cover large imaging sensors without vignetting
- Rack-and-pinion system is more sturdy and stable than Crayford styles to resist flexing and increase payload capacity
- Two-speed focusing mechanism enables fast coarse and precise fine focusing
- 2" eyepiece holder accepts larger eyepieces and accessories
- Heavy payload capacity of up to 10 pounds of gear
- Mounting
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- Optical tube assembly (OTA) only: Mount and tripod required for proper use
- Mounting ring assembly has an integrated handle for more secure setup and breakdown
- OTA placement is adjustable on mounting ring assembly for precise balancing, and for finderscope and focusing knob orientation
- Vixen-style dovetail plate is compatible with a variety of mounts
- Lightweight and durable carbon fiber optical tube weighs 15 pounds
- Included Accessories
- Diagonal:
- 2" snout and holder accepts larger eyepieces and accessories
- 90° angle places head in a comfortable position — especially when the OTA is aimed at or near the zenith
- Star diagonal configuration corrects view horizontally, but not vertically
- Highly reflective dielectric-coated mirror limits light loss and pushes transmission to greater than 99%
Reducer adapter:- 2"-to-1.25" reducer allows the use of the more common 1.25" eyepieces and accessories
Spacer rings:- Set of two spacer rings allows the back-focus distance to be increased and place the focal plane directly on imaging sensors
Carrying case:- Hard exterior protects case during transport and storage
- Custom-cut foam lining perfectly fits OTA and accessories
- Reinforced edges and corners
- Hinged carrying handle
- Dual snap-lock latches secures and seals lid from dust
Finder bracket:- Pre-mounted for user-supplied finderscope
UPC: 812257017638 In the Box Explore Scientific ED115mm f/5.5 Air-Spaced APO Triplet CF Refractor (OTA Only) 2" 90° Star Diagonal Eyepiece Reducer Adapter Hard Carrying Case 2 x Back-Focus Extension Ring Limited 1-Year USA Warranty, Extendable to Transferrable Lifetime Warranty with Registration Table of Contents
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Technical parametersExplore Scientific FPL53-115CF-01 Specs | Optical Design | Apochromatic air-spaced triplet refractor | | Aperture | 115mm | | Focal Length | 632mm | | Focal Ratio | f/5.5 | | Eyepiece Barrel Diameter | 2"
1.25" with included adapter | | Diagonal | 90° star
2" snout and holder | | Finderscope | None | | Tripod | None | | Mount Type | Vixen-style dovetail | | Optical Tube Dimensions | Diameter: 4.5" / 11.5 cm
Length: 26.0" / 66.0 cm, with dew shield
Length: 23.8" / 60.4 cm, without dew shield | | Weight | 15.0 lb / 6.8 kg |
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