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Explore Scientific triplet 102 fcd100

QHYCCD QHY168C Equipment Refractors Buying Advice
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jalonso12 avatar
jalonso12 avatar
Hi, 
I am considering buying an Explore Scientific 102 fcd100 with flat/reducer  for astrophotography with a QHY168C camera. So before purchasing  I  would greatly  appreciate feedback from  Explore Scientific owners.
Some pros and cons (if any), and your opinion about the Hexafoc focuser.

Thanks in avance,
Observatório Astrográfico do Boqueirão avatar
Observatório Astrográfico do Boqueirão avatar
What I have to say about those refractors is everything good minus the fact of the backfocus. We use to say: Welcome to the Explore Scientific and their long backfocus! smile
Regarding that, the triplet FC100 is excelente, even better regarding the ones with the flourite doublets and some ED triplets. I recommend the flatner, really smile

Regards,

Cesar
Carlos Tejeda avatar
Carlos Tejeda avatar
I have ES 102 ED and my suggestion is change the crapy focuser with a moonlite brnad and depending on your budget add a motorized focuser (also moonlite). You will get awesome pictures. Clear Skies.