Best Explore Scientific in 2026

Fully Waterproof and Gas Purged

11mm focal length, 82 Degree Apparent Field of View

All internal surfaces/edges are flat black

Focal Length 24mm

Length 75.6mm Width 56.2mm Weight 11.6oz; 329g

Barrel Size 1.25"

Focal Length 40mm

Length114.2 mm Width 80.3mm Weight 35.2oz; 998g

Barrel Size 2.00"

Weight Capacity up to 18 Pounds

Height range from 36" to 53"

Spreader Plate with Eyepiece Holders

🐦 WIDER FIELD OF VIEW FOR SPORTS & BIRDING: 8x42 binoculars for adults provide a wide field of view (358-foot field of view at 1000 yards), so you get to see the whole picture. These binos are ideal for sports events, bird watching, hunting, hiking, and traveling.

🌙 IDEAL WHEN AMBIENT LIGHT LEVELS DROP: If you enjoy using binoculars in lower light settings like in a forest, on nature trails, or during sunrise/sunset, then these small binoculars are an excellent choice. The 42mm lens diameter allows for crisp, clear images in low light.

👉 LESS IMAGE SHAKE THAN HIGHER MAGNIFICATION: These are very forgiving marine binoculars, which is ideal for beginner or professional users. They have minimal image shake, so it’s easy to get a clean, steady picture. The included carrying strap provides even more support.

Waterproof Argon Purge

3" Barrel

Huge apparent field of view not only gave the observer a panoramic visual experience, but they relax the eye so the observer could pay attention to subtle details for extended periods.

Superior optics - get a closer look at our planets, Stars, and other deep-sky objects with our stargazer telescope that features a 114mm Aperture and impressive light-gathering capabilities.

Durable mount - designed to smoothly Track celestial objects, This mounting telescope has two flexible shafts for precise guiding and a 2. 5lb counterweight for additional balance.

High quality design - this astronomy telescope includes a 25mm Eyepiece with a red-dot finder to help locate specific astronomical features and objects in the vast Starry sky.

Doubles Optical Enhancement

Barrel Size: 2.0 Inches

Length: 118MM

Coatings: EMD (Enhanced Multi-Layer Deposition) on all lens-to-air surfaces

Filter Thread: Fits Standard 1.25 inch Diameter Thread in Filters (1.125 inches x 42 TPI)

Waterproof: O-Ring Sealed Argon Gas Purged; Tested Under 1 Meter of Water for 30 Minutes

he Explore Scientific 62° Series eyepieces are excellent flat-field multi-element oculars that can transform your visual astronomy experience.

field of view of 62 degrees and near par focal design, these eyepieces offer incredible value in a very nice eyepiece.

The design of these eyepieces allows for averted vision which allows you to see fainter images

Focal Length 714mm

Focal Ratio f/7

Magnitude 12.5

Item NumberHRCC02–00

Weight1lb; .45kg

Diameter69.3mm

Explore Scientific ED127 Classic White f/7.5 Air Spaced Triplet with Hoya FCD100 optics and Integrated Dew Shield

952mm focal length

2.5" HEXagonal Rack and Pinion 10:1 two-speed Focuser Cradle Ring with Handle and Vixen Style Dovetail Plate

Large eye distance and great image sharpness

Excellent viewing position for people with glasses

Excellent field sharpness even with fast optics

The Explore Scientific 120° 9 mm Eyepiece is Argon Purged for an increased life span

With 13 mm of eye relief the Explore Scientific Eyepiece is comfortable to view through

At a Focal Length of 9 mm the Explore Scientific Eyepiece is a great high to mid power eyepiece

Generous 130mm aperture showcases galaxies, nebulae and star clusters with its impressive light-gathering capability.

Fast focal ratio (f/4.6) shortens exposure times for deep sky photography.

Sturdy, German equatorial mount, which is designed to smoothly track celestial objects as they journey across the sky, has two flexible shafts for precise guiding and a counterweight (2 ½ lbs) that provides necessary balance. Full size tripod includes accessory tray to keep eyepieces handy and provide additional stability.

Weather Forecast with Indoor/Outdoor Temperature/Humidity.

12/24 Hours Selectable with Calendar

Switchable Between °F/°C. Indoor Temperature: -5°C--50°C,20%~95%. Outdoor Temperature: -20°C--60°C,20%~95%

North and South Polar reference markings for quick and precise polar alignments with any equatorial mount

Illuminated eyepiece with variable brightness

Quick release bracket. Base for bracket compatible with Explore Scientific telescopes sold separately.

Unique combination of excellent edge sharpness, even in fast optics and huge field of view.

The patented EMD coating in conjunction with internal bezels ensures high contrast and prevents annoying reflections.

The argon filling effectively prevents fogging from the inside and you don't need to be afraid of dust, glass fungus or the ingress of cleaning fluid.

Integrated Explore Scientific PMC-Eight system that transcends the industry standard single processor by utilizing eight CPUs that operate independently of one another to focus on defined functions, which results in superior responsiveness, efficiency, reliability and astoundingly fast timing intervals.

Clutched dual-axis worm gears with quiet precision stepper motor belt drives

Intuitive ExploreStars app, which is available for Apple, Android and Windows tablets, that makes it simple to operate the GOTO system. Through it, users can quickly align their telescope, navigate the stars and learn specifics about tens of thousands of celestial objects

True apochromatic Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope

Focal Ratio f/6, Limiting Magnitude 12, Resolution 1.45 arcsec

Diameter 85mm

Removable Dew Shield/Two-Speed Focuser

Push/Pull Collimation Cell

99% Reflective 2-inch Diagonal

Huge apparent field of view not only gave the observer a panoramic visual experience, but they relax the eye so the observer could pay attention to subtle details for extended periods.

Each 100° Series Argon-Purged Waterproof eyepiece is internally sealed and purged with inert, dry argon gas.

Every 100° eyepiece is tested by submerging them down to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.

600mm focal length F/6.47 telescope

Twilight nano alt/AZ mount

Comes with 40mm draw tube focuser

500mm focal length F/4.3 telescope

Twilight nano alt/AZ mount

Comes with 40mm draw tube focuser

Focal Length952mm

Focal Ratiof/7.5

Limiting Magnitude13