Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor Telescope With Original Finder Base
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What people like
The telescope is often praised for its good optics and sharp images. Reviewers frequently mention its suitability for both visual and astrophotography, making it a versatile instrument. Users appreciate its ability to deliver clear views of celestial objects, particularly when paired with quality eyepieces. It's generally considered a step up in aperture and performance compared to smaller telescopes, offering an enhanced observing experience.
Pros
- Good Optics: Many reviews mention the quality of the optics and the sharp images it produces.
- Versatile instrument: Reviewers frequently mention its suitability for both visual and astrophotography
- Enhanced Observing: Compared to smaller equivalents its considered an excellent step up in its class.
Description
The Explore Scientific AR152 Air-Spaced Doublet, is a classic air-spaced, crown-and-flint doublet achromatic refractor, and at 152mm (6-inches) of aperture, it provides the brightest images and highest resolution of the AR Series.
Our design goal was to provide an extreme value by providing true diffraction-limited optics at a price that will allow more people to explore the sky with a wide-field (f/6.5) large aperture refractor. Images of deep-sky objects are stunning at low powers and all at a small fraction of the price you would pay for a similar aperture apochromat refractor.
At high power, the moon, planets, and double stars are revealed in sharp, high contrast. Designed to handle the rigors of public star parties and educational outreach, the Explore Scientific AR Series telescopes come with heavy-duty, high quality components, including a 2" dual-speed focuser, a one-piece 2" diagonal with 99% dielectric coatings, an 8 X 50 non-illuminated straight-through finderscope and quick release bracket, and a cradle ring assembly with Vixen-style dovetail mount. Just add a few eyepieces and the alt-azimuth or equatorial mount of your choice and you’ll be ready to discover the Universe!
Astrophotography with the AR152
With its diffraction-limited optics, proper baffling, precision dual-speed focuser, and rugged construction, the Explore Scientific AR152 is also a solid performer for the astrophotographer. Here is an image by Josh Balsam as posted on the collection of Explore Scientific AR152 images on the Astrobin Astrophotographers Community Website.
2.5 Hour Integration
Specs
| Item Number | DAR152065-01 |
| Focal Length | 988 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/6.5 |
| Limiting Magnitude | 13.4 |
| Resolution | .77 arcsec |
| Tube Length w/ Dew Shield | 41"; 1041mm |
| Diameter | 152 mm |
| Weight | 23 lb; 10.7 kg |
| Dovetail | 45 mm Wide V-Block, Similar to Vixen Dovetail Style |
Alliance Care
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