{"id":30705,"date":"2025-10-11T13:15:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T11:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=30705"},"modified":"2026-03-04T20:21:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:21:51","slug":"explore-scientific-80-480-ed-triplet-alu-iexos100-goto","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/explore-scientific-80-480-ed-triplet-alu-iexos100-goto\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Scientific 80\/480 Refractor ED Triplet Alu iEXOS-100 PMC-8 GoTo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Explore Scientific Apochromatic refractor AP 80\/480 ED Alu iEXOS-100 PMC-8 Wi-Fi GoTo<\/strong> is a high-quality triple ED telescope for those seeking sharp, color-neutral images - both visually and photographically. This combination of optical precision and smart GoTo technology makes the instrument ideal for serious beginners and advanced astrophotographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The triple lens construction with Hoya FCD01-ED glass and double air gap correction delivers a polystrehl of over 0.9 - clearly better than the usual two-lens ED refractors in this price range. The result: exceptionally high-contrast images, virtually without chromatic aberration. The solid aluminum tube is compact (340 mm) and weighs only 2.6 kg, making the telescope also excellent for mobile setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For astrophotography, a separate image field flattener (field flattener) can be added, keeping the entire image plane flat - ideal for cameras with larger sensors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>iEXOS-100 mount<\/strong> with <strong>PMC-8 GoTo System<\/strong> takes this telescope to the next level of ease of use. Via Wi-Fi, you connect directly to the ExploreStars app on tablet or smartphone (iOS, Android, Windows). The app offers an intuitive interface, automatic software updates and a database of thousands of celestial objects. Thanks to the quiet toothed belt drive and micro-stepper motors, the mount operates accurately, smoothly and without backlash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the system features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ST-4 autoguider interface for astrophotography;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Micro-step control for high-precision tracking;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INDI\/ASCOM compatibility for PC use;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GPS functionality via smartphone;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2- and 3-star alignment via the app - quick and easy to use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sturdy metal tripod legs and compact design make this set particularly suitable as a <strong>travel assembly<\/strong> or mobile astrophotography kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application:<\/strong><br>This 80 mm ED refractor is ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>keen observations of the <strong>Moon and planets<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>high-contrast display of <strong>nebulae and galaxies<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>astrophotography<\/strong> with DSLR or CMOS cameras (with optional flattener).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not suitable for the Sun (unless with an appropriate sunscreen).<br>Thanks to its lightweight construction and automatic GoTo control, this model is suitable for both <strong>beginners as well as advanced<\/strong> Who are looking for a compact but serious telescope.<\/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, Hoya FCD01 glass)<br>Opening: 80 mm<br>Focal length: 480 mm<br>Aperture ratio: f\/6<br>Resolution: 1.6\u2033<br>Max. useful magnification: 160\u00d7<br>Light output: 130\u00d7 relative to the naked eye<br>Coating: EMD multi-coating<br>Tube Material: Aluminum<br>Tube weight: 2.6 kg<br>Tube length: 340 mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Focuser<\/strong><br>Rack &amp; pinion with 1:10 fine adjustment<br>Ocular connection: 2\u2033<br>Back focus: 165 mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mount<\/strong><br>Design: iEXOS-100 PMC-8 Wi-Fi GoTo (equatorial)<br>Motors: Microstepper Motors<br>Drive: Toothed belt, worm gear mechanism<br>GoTo control: Yes (PMC-8 via ExploreStars app)<br>GPS: via smartphone<br>WLAN: built-in<br>Carrying capacity: 5 kg<br>Power supply: 12 V DC (external battery compartment)<\/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 star diagonal (90\u00b0)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 mm eyepiece (1.25\u2033)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\u00d750 viewfinder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dovetail (Vixen-style)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dew cap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 kg counterweight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application<\/strong><br>\u2713 Moon and planets<br>\u2713 Nebulae and galaxies<br>\u2713 Astrophotography<br>\u2717 Sun (only with appropriate sunscreen)<br>\u2713 Beginners<br>\u2713 Advanced<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"604\">Explore Scientific Apochromatic refractor AP 80\/480 ED Alu iEXOS-100 PMC-8 Wi-Fi GoTo comes with triple ED lens, fully automatic GoTo mount and Wi-Fi control via ExploreStars app.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":30707,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[498],"product_cat":[51,567],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-30705","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-explore-scientific","product_cat-telescopen","product_cat-refractors","product_shipping_class-telescoop","first","outofstock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"outofstock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/30705","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30705"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=30705"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=30705"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=30705"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}