Orion 80mm ED Apochromatic Refractor.

We love those premium “apo” refractors as much as the next guy. We just don’t think you
should have to work a second job or put the family heirlooms on eBay to own one. Now you
won’t, thanks to our amazingly affordable 80mm ED refractor.

It’s a sweet scope all right. With a focal length of 600mm (f/7.5), the “ED80” is wonderfully
suited for visual applications on both solar system and deep-sky objects as well as for
prime-focus astrophotography and CCD imaging.

It sports a fully multi-coated 80mm objective lens doublet, one element of which is crafted
from Extra-Low Dispersion, or “ED” optical glass. This high-grade glass greatly reduces the
chromatic aberration inherent in standard achromats. Images appear more sharply focused
and color fringing around bright objects is lessened dramatically.

The objective lens is held in a machined, black anodized aluminum cell and shaded by an
aluminum dew cap. Internal tube baffles ensure high contrast and prevent ghosting.

The ED80 features a superb, backlash-free 2" Crayford-style focuser, which accepts both 2"
and 1.25" diagonals. Notice the focus wheels: classy, brushed-aluminum hubs with ridged
rubber grip rings. Nice touch. Set the focuser tension or lock it for imaging with the focus lock
knob. The molded-in dovetail base accepts the optional Orion finder scope of your choice.
Tube has a built-in 1/4"-20 plate.

At a length of just 24", the ED80 is extremely portable. And at an unprecedented price of just
£339.00, finally the rest of us can enjoy the pleasures of a premium refractor without the pain
of the premium price!

Sold as optical tube assembly only, without accessories. Finished in gunmetal gray metallic.

Price - £339.00 + £10.00 shipping & insurance.

Personal View.
"Having now owned the Orion 80mm ED refractor for 8 months, I can only say what a 'Superb
Scope'. It fulfills most of my needs no end. With either WebCam or digital camera the results
are great, and being easily transportable I'm looking to travel to Dark Sky sites for even better
viewing".

Charlie Jarman - 4th December 2004.

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