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Orion ShortTube 80-A Refractor Telescope
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  • Our ShortTube 80 wide-field wonder, configured for astronomical viewing, is back!
  • Multi-coated 400mm (f/5.0) achromatic optics provide maximum light throughput to your eye for bright views of deep-sky and solar system objects
  • Big 8x40 finder scope makes it easy to locate your target object
  • Features a smooth-adjusting 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser to keep images sharp
  • Includes 90-degree mirror star diagonal, two quality Sirius Plossl eyepieces, tube rings, and a Vixen-style dovetail mounting bar


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Item #  09947u

It's back! The Orion ShortTube 80-A achromatic refractor telescope is back in our lineup, by popular demand. It's the version of our ShortTube 80 achromatic refractor that's outfitted for astronomical observation (the "A" is for Astronomy).

The ShortTube 80-A is a compact, wide-field, take-anywhere astro telescope. You'll love the bright, expansive views it delivers. The telescope's 80mm objective lens and short 400mm (f/5) focal length are ideal for scanning the heavens. Its wide field of view makes it a great choice for viewing big deep sky targets, and its portable size makes it easy to bring along on trips to dark skies. You'll see fascinating star clusters, wispy nebulas, and even galaxies, but this compact refractor also serves up detailed images of the Moon's cratered surface, Saturn's rings, and other solar system targets.

The ShortTube 80-A's doublet objective lens is multi-coated for excellent light transmission. It is housed in an all-aluminum tube that's just 15" long, with a 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser on one end and an aluminum dew shield on the other that extends more than 3" out from the lens to prevent dew formation and block off-axis glare. The telescope comes with two quality 1.25" Sirius Plossl eyepieces - 25mm and 10mm - which produce 16x and 40x power, respectively, as well as a 90° mirror diagonal (1.25"). The eyepiece and diagonal barrels are threaded for optional Orion eyepiece filters. And the big 8x40 finder scope will ensure you can locate and center your target with ease.

Lastly, the ShortTube 80-A includes two felt-lined, hinged tube rings and a Vixen-type dovetail mounting plate for attachment of the telescope to the compatible mount of your choice.

Let the Orion ShortTube 80-A 80mm Refractor Telescope introduce your whole family to the wonders of the night sky! And for the astro hobbyist who already owns a bigger telescope, the ST80-A makes a wonderful grab-and-go second telescope to have on hand! Assembled weight, 4 lbs. 10.6 oz.

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at sales-eu@telescope.com

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  • Best for viewing
    Brighter deep sky
  • User level
    Beginner
  • Optical design
    Refractor
  • Optical diameter
    80mm
  • Focal length
    400mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/5.0
  • Coatings
    Multi-coated
  • Optics type
    Air-spaced doublet
  • Glass material
    Crown/Flint
  • Eyepieces
    Sirius Plossl 25.0mm,10.0mm (1.25")
  • Magnification with included eyepieces
    16x, 40x
  • Resolving power
    1.45arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    12x
  • Highest useful magnification
    160x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    200x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    12.2
  • Optical quality
    Diffraction limited
  • Finder scope
    8x40
  • Focuser
    1.25" Rack-and-pinion
  • Diagonal degrees
    1.25" 90° Mirror Star
  • Mirror coatings/over-coatings
    Magnesium Fluoride
  • Mount type
    Optical Tube without Mount
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar, planetary & long exposure
  • Tube material
    Aluminum
  • Length of optical tube
    38.1cm
  • Weight, optical tube
    2.1kg
  • Weight, fully assembled
    1.9kg
  • Additional included accessories
    Pair of hinged tube rings, Vixen-type dovetail mounting bar, Piggyback camera mounting post
  • Other features
    fully Multi-Coated
  • Warranty
    One year

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