Orion ShortTube 80-A Refractor

Orion ShortTube 80mm Refractor

The Versatile, Take-Anywhere Scope Designed for Daytime and Nighttime Gazing.

"I want a telescope that's highly portable. I'd like to use it for stargazing but also during the day for scenic viewing. It has to be easy enough for my whole family to use. And it's gotta really perform, optically. Do you have anything like that?" We get requests like this all the time. And yes, we have exactly that. The Orion ShortTube 80.

For daytime use, its fully coated 80mm achromatic objective lens produces sharp, vivid images, whether you're surveying mountain peaks or studying birds at close range. It's at home on a simple camera tripod, sets up in seconds, and is so compact (just 15-1/2" long) you can take it hiking, or on an airplane in a carry-on bag.

For astronomy, the "ST80's" modest 400mm focal length and fast f/5 focal ratio offer up gorgeously spacious views of Milky Way star fields and extended star clusters and nebulas. The Moon becomes a breathtaking sight, and you'll easily resolve Saturn's rings.

This telescope has been upgraded with a 6x26 correct-image finder scope. That means the view through the finder now matches the naked-eye view and the view through the telescope! And that makes observing easier and more intuitive.

The ST80 features a seamless aluminum optical tube and dew/glare shield. Other standard accessories include a quick-release finder scope bracket, 6x26 correct image finder, 45° correct-image prism diagonal, and 25mm (16x) and 10mm (40x) Sirius Plössl eyepieces (1.25"). A built in 1/4"-20 mounting plate allows attachment to any standard camera tripod. Weighs 3 lbs. 13 oz. Tube assembly only.

Aluminum Case for ShortTube 80S Sturdy Protection for Your ShortTube 80 Scope Holds the ShortTube 80 assembly and all its standard accessories snugly in pre-cut recesses in the foam interior. Classy and durable, with riveted metal corners. Locking latches. Luggage-style handle.