Orion ShortTube 80 Refractor Telescope Optical Tube Assembly
by Orion
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Manufacturer: OrionProduct features:
- An ideal refractor telescope optical tube assembly for use as a guide scope with a CCD autoguider, or for wide-field observations
- Fast, wide field-of-view optics excel at guide star acquisition and viewing expansive celestial objects
- Fully multi-coated 80mm aperture f/5.0 optics deliver bright, wide-field images with sharp resolution
- Weighs just 2.95 lbs. and measures 15" long - can easily be added to an astrophotography system without overloading your telescope mount
- Sold as optical tube assembly only without accessories - accessories sold separately
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Orion ShortTube 80 Refractor Telescope Optical Tube Assembly
Customer Review: I`ll buy it again!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent telescope, wide field of observation. This newly purchased and the first picture is achieved easily reach magnitude 12 in 20 seconds with a digital cannon rebel. What it shows what can be done in astrophotography. I am happy to have it.
Description of Orion ShortTube 80 Refractor Telescope Optical Tube Assembly
This version of the popular ShortTube 80 is sold without accessories. It is ideal for use as a guide scope with a CCD autoguider. All air-to-glass surfaces are now fully multicoated, ensuring maximum light transmission for enhanced brightness and clarity. The ST80's 80mm objective doublet lens and 400mm focal length (f/5.0) deliver bright, wide-field images. Only 15-1/2" in length, the ST80 is easily portable. The 1.25" cast aluminum rack-and-pinion focuser has a focus lock knob and a dovetail fitting to accommodate Orion finder scopes. For use as a guidescope, use guidescope rings (sold separately). One-year limited warranty. Dovetail mounting bar not included.Refractors
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