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Note: We no longer stock this model, and recommend the StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ as a superior alternative.
- Suitable for daytime and nighttime use.
- 80mm short refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics and a lightweight frame.
- Accessories include: two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), erect image diagonal, and red dot finderscope.
- Observe in no time with a quick and easy no-tool setup.
- Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing.
- Adjustable height tripod includes an accessory tray.
Specifications
OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
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Optical Design: | Refractor |
Aperture: | 80mm (3.1") |
Focal Length: | 400mm (15.74") |
Focal Ratio: | f/5 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 20mm (0.78") |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 20x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 10mm (0.4") |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 40x |
Barlow Lens: | Not Included |
Finderscope: | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
Star Diagonal: | Erect Image, 90° (1.25") |
Optical Tube: | Aluminum |
Highest Useful Magnification: | 189x |
Lowest Useful Magnification: | 11x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 12 |
Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.74 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes): | 1.45 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 131x |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 25mm (1") |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 4.96% |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 22% |
Optical Coatings: | Fully Coated |
Optical Tube Length: | 711.2mm (28") |
Optical Tube Diameter: | TBD |
Optical Tube Weight: | 2.8 lbs (1.27 kg) |
Dovetail: | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
MOUNT INFO: | |
Mount Type: | Manual Alt Azimuth |
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32"-51") |
Tripod Leg Diameter: | 31.75mm (1.25") steel legs |
Accessory Tray: | Yes |
Slew Speeds: | Manual |
Tripod Weight: | 7.6 lbs (3.44 kg) |
Dovetail Compatibility: | CG-5 saddle plate |
Software: | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software | SkyPortal App |
Total Telescope Kit Weight: | 10.4 lbs (4.71 kg) |
Included Items: | Optical tube | Mount and tripod (preassembled) | 20mm and 10mm eyepiece | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope | Erect image diagonal | Manual |
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