BLACK DIAMOND ED100
Observing with Black Diamond ED100
Fortunate indeed is the amateur astronomer with a Black Diamond
ED100mm refractor on a clear night with transparent skies and a
stable atmosphere. Turning the telescope to the Crescent Moon, the
Apennine Mountains snap into razor-sharp focus revealing a
cornucopia of jagged mountain ridges, canyons, and numerous small
craters in ultra high definition. Not far removed, reaching
skyward, the crater wall of Archimedes pops into view in bold
relief against the smooth flatlands that transverse the distance
between it and the ApennineMountains. This is lunar observing at
its best HD style. The gas giant Jupiter displays its swirling
equatorial bands in high-definition with festoons, and tonality
within the bands. The great spot is clearly visible, discreetly
contrasted from the surrounding Jovian landscape. Prominent
deep-space nebula yield improved definition in gaseous outer
extensions.Stars in globular clusters resolve to pinpoints. This is
just the beginning of an incredible journey of exploration possible
with a Black Diamond ED100. Metallic High-Transmission Lens Coatings
Each air-to-glass lens surface has exotic anti-reflection metallic
coatings applied to ensure optimum light through-put of approaching
99.5%.The proprietary Sky-Watcher Metallic High-Transmission
Coatings” (MHC) are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in
their class. Light-Baffled Optical Systems
The objective lens cell is light-baffled to reject stray, unfocused
light. The draw tube is likewise baffled to insure optimum
contrast. The tube interior is flat blackened to help prevent
unfocused internal light reflections from reaching the focal plane. Precision 2” Crayford Focuser is Standard
Optical focus is achieved by means of a mechanically ultra-smooth,
backlash-free, precision 2Crayford rack & pinion focuser-assembly. This focuser offers fine and ultra-fine focusing adjustments. Tube Materials
The optical tube material is rolled steel, powder-coated reflective
gloss black with gold fleck accent. The front and back cells are
cast-aluminum painted white, or black.
Telescope Tube Attachment Hardware:
The optical tube comes with attachment hardware that allows it to
be securely fastened to any Sky-Watcher mount. The quick-release
tube rings provided with Black Diamond ED100 are cast-aluminum,
painted white. Included Components for Selected Models*
Black Diamond ED100 is supplied with backlash-free 2” Crayford
focusers and quality foam-lined metal carrying cases as standard
equipment.Black Diamond ED80 is also supplied with 8x50mm
viewfinder with bracket; 2” dielectric diagonal; two 1.25” LE (Long
Eye Relief) eyepieces (LE20mm and LE5mm); 1.25” focuser adaptor;
and tube ring attachment hardware for mounting to any Sky-Watcher,
or other compatible mounts. *Components included may be different in your area. Contact your
local distributor for details.
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