Orion ShortTube 80 EQ1 Refractor 24688

Orion ShortTube 80 EQ1 Refractor

Awesome Beginner Telescope Makes It Easy to View the Night Sky's Myriad Treasures

•Explore the planets and scan the heavens for bright deep-sky gems with this low-cost astro package.
•Fully multi-coated 80mm f/5.0 optics deliver sharp and bright wide-field views.
•EQ-1 mount allows smooth manual guiding or automated tracking with optional EQ-1M electronic drive.
•Includes 90° mirror star diagonal, two Expanse eyepieces, 8x40 finder scope, padded case.
•One-year limited warranty.

Short Focal Length Gives Wonderfully Wide Views
You do not need a big telescope to enjoy backyard astronomy. Our potent little Orion ShortTube 80 Equatorial Refractor Telescope proves otherwise. Compact and hassle free, it is easy to take outside and set up, easy to bring in when you're done. You can even pop the tube onto a camera tripod for daytime spotting scope adventures.

Its 80mm achromatic objective telescope lens has a short focal length of 400mm (f/5). Bright, wide-field views of the stars and deep-space objects are its forte! The 15.5" enameled aluminum tube boasts an aluminum rack-and-pinion focuser. T-threads on the drawtube allow direct camera attachment for prime-focus astrophotography.

Tracking celestial objects while viewing them in the telescope eyepiece is a cinch with the smooth, stable EQ-1 equatorial mount and tripod. The mount is equipped with dual slow motion controls, or you can add an optional DC electronic drive for fully automatic tracking.

The ST80 comes with an all-metal rack-and-pinion focuser, 8x40 correct-image finder scope, 90-degree mirror star diagonal (1.25"),and two wide-field Expanse eyepieces. Included padded case for the optical tube. A niftier grab-and-go scope you will not find!
 

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.

FREE Starry Night Software with Telescope Purchase. Click link for details: www.scsastro.co.uk/userfiles/file/Orion%20Starry%20Night%20Spec%20Sheet.pdf

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