Refractors
A refractor is a classic telescope design that uses a collection of lenses to gather and focus light. Explore Scientific’s broad selection of refracting telescopes includes apochromatic refractors ranging in aperture from 80mm to 165mm, achromatic telescopes perfect for astronomy outreach and beginner refractors from brands like National Geographic and Discovery that are great for backyard astronomy.
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$ 649.99Explore FirstLight 80mm Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo
Explore ScientificFeatures Explore FirstLight 80mm Refractor 80mm aperture will reveal impressive lunar details ranging from craters to rilles, planetary features...
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$ 1,199.99Explore Scientific ED102 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet APO Refractor Telescope - ES-ED10207-02
Explore ScientificDescription The Explore Scientific ED102 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet APO Refractor Telescope is a true apochromat refractor that reveal...
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$ 1,999.99Explore Scientific ED127 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope - ES-ED127075-04
Explore ScientificDescription The Original Classic Explore Scientific ED127 Air-Spaced Triplet, Retooled for the Astrophotographer: New precision front cell wit...
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$ 1,449.99Explore Scientific ED80-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope - FCD100-0806-01
Explore ScientificDescription Reveal celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain, the serene structure of Saturn’s rings or the brightest deep s...
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$ 1,999.99Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope - FCD100-10207-02
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$ 2,799.99Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm f/7.5 Aluminum Air-Spaced Triplet ED APO Refractor Telescope
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$ 239.99Explore FirstLight 80mm Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR80640TN
Explore ScientificFeatures 80mm aperture will reveal impressive lunar details ranging from craters to rilles, planetary features like Saturn’s ring structure or ...
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$ 699.99Explore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount - FL-AR1021000MAZ01
Explore ScientificDescription Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight...
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$ 499.99Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-MC1271900TN
Explore ScientificDescription Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight...
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$ 529.99Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with EQ3 Mount - FL-MC1271900EQ3
Explore ScientificDescription Whether you're looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight...
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$ 1,199.99Explore FirstLight 152mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight I Mount - FL-MC1521900MAZ01
Explore ScientificDescription Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight...
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$ 99.99National Geographic 70mm AZ Refractor Telescope - 80-10070
National GeographicFeatures Ample 70mm aperture will reveal lots of lunar details, planetary features like Jupiter’s cloud belts or Saturn’s rings and some of the b...
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$ 119.99National Geographic CF700SM 70mm Refractor Telescope - 80-40070
National GeographicFeatures Ample 70mm aperture will reveal lots of lunar details, planetary features like Jupiter’s cloud belts or Saturn’s rings and some of the b...
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$ 129.99National Geographic 70mm Telescope -80-40071CF
National GeographicFeatures Ample 70mm aperture will reveal lots of lunar details, planetary features like Jupiter’s cloud belts or Saturn’s rings and some of the b...
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$ 134.95Explore One Gemini II Flat Black 70mm AZ Mount Telescope
Explore OneFeatures Ample 70mm aperture will reveal lots of lunar details, planetary features like Jupiter’s cloud belts or Saturn’s rings and some of the b...
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$ 79.99Explore One 60mm Refractor Telescope - 88-06000
Explore OneFeatures With the 60mm aperture, you can explore some of the night sky’s brightest treasures like the jagged lunar surface, Jupiter’s cloud belts...
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from $ 63.99ExploreOne CF400 Blue Carbon Fiber Wrap 70mm Pan Handle AZ Mount Telescope
Explore OneDescription See the amazing views of the night sky with this rich field ExploreOne 70mm Blue Carbon Fiber Wrap Telescope. The constellation appear...
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$ 379.99Explore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with EXOS EQ Nano Mount - FL-AR1021000EQ3
Explore ScientificFeatures 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. Doublet design uses a pairing of glass lenses separated by a ...
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$ 79.99Explore One Titan 70mm Telescope with Panhandle Mount
Explore OneFeatures Rotatable 360° diagonal to find the perfect viewing angle! 360mm Focal Length Full-length AZ Panhandle Mount Capture what you see with t...
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$ 89.95Explore One STAR50APP - 50mm Refractor Telescope w/ Panhandle Mount and Astronomy APP
National GeographicFeatures Special mount atop telescope tube allows users to attach their device to the telescope and easily locate constellations and planets in t...
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$ 529.99Explore FirstLight 127mm Doublet Refractor Telescope - FL-AR1271200OTA
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$ 899.99Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope - ES-ED0806-01
Explore ScientificDescription Temporarily Out of Stock, But More are On The Way! Explore Scientific ED80 Essential Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor is Available ...
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$ 5,999.99ED140 FPL53 140mm f/6.5 Air-Spaced Triplet ED APO Refractor Telescope in Carbon Fiber with 3" HEX Focuser
Explore ScientificDescription Reveal celestial wonders like the desolate beauty of the lunar terrain, the serene structure of Saturn’s rings or the brightest deep s...
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$ 11,999.99Explore Scientific ED165-FPL53 Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescope - FPL53–165CF-01
Explore ScientificDescription Explore Scientific's largest refractor telescope incorporates our true three-element apochromat design the ED165-FPL53 with an apertur...
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