Telescope Brand
Explore Scientific
Explore Scientific makes a broad range of telescopes, eyepieces, and accessories with a strong emphasis on large-aperture Dobsonians and quality refractors. Their truss-tube Dobsonians in the 10–16 inch range are popular with serious visual observers who want maximum aperture at a competitive price.
8 telescopes in our database
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Explore Scientific 10" Dobsonian
The 10-inch Dobsonian is where visual astronomy becomes genuinely capable of objects that are difficult or impossible at 6-8 inches.
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Explore Scientific 12" Dobsonian
Explore Scientific's 12-inch Dobsonian is a serious large-aperture visual instrument that competes with the Sky-Watcher Skyliner 300P and Bresser Messier 12-inch in the 305mm aperture class.
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Explore Scientific 16" Dobsonian
The Explore Scientific 16-inch Dobsonian is the kind of telescope that serious visual observers save up for.
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Explore Scientific 8" Dobsonian
The Explore Scientific 8-inch Dobsonian is a well-regarded alternative to the Sky-Watcher Skyliner 200P in the US market — similar aperture and performance, with build quality that CN owners consistently rate highly.
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Explore Scientific AR102
A 102mm achromatic refractor (OTA only) that punches above its price.
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Explore Scientific AR127 Refractor
The AR127 is a 127mm f/7.
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Explore Scientific ED102 Carbon Fibre
The ES ED102 CF is a 102mm f/7 ED triplet apochromat in a carbon-fibre tube — one of the better-value premium refractors on the market.
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Explore Scientific ED80 Essential
The ED80 Essential is Explore Scientific's entry into the compact APO refractor market — an 80mm f/6 ED doublet that offers a genuine step up from achromatic refractors without the steep price of full triplet APOs.