Orion ShortTube 80-T Refractor Telescope
Item #09946e
This compact, grab-and-go 80mm refractor is outfitted for enjoyable daytime terrestrial viewing and casual nighttime stargazing. Just pop it on a telescope mount or photo tripod and start exploring! Includes high- and low-power Plossl eyepieces.
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- Our popular ShortTube 80 refractor telescope, configured for daytime terrestrial viewing of wildlife, birds, and scenery or casual nighttime skywatching
- Multi-coated 80mm achromatic objective lens and short 400mm focal length give you bright, crisp wide-field views
- Correct-image 6x26 finder scope makes it easy to aim the ShortTube 80-T accurately during the day
- Features a cast-aluminum 1.25" rack and pinion focuser, and includes 45-deg correct-image diagonal and quality 25mm (16x) and 10mm (40x) Sirius Plossl 1.25" eyepieces
- Built-in Vixen type dovetail mounting bar with threaded 1/4"-20 holes allows quick and easy attachment options for telescope mounts or field tripods
Our popular ShortTube 80-T compact refractor is back! This wide-field wonder is outfitted with a correct-image 45-degree diagonal and a correct-image 6x26 finder scope to provide a correctly oriented image for daytime Terrestrial (hence the "T" in 80-T) observing. Just pop it on your favorite field tripod or telescope mount and it's ready for grab-and-go-anywhere action.
Housed in the ShortTube 80-T's 15" aluminum optical tube is an 80mm (3.1") achromatic objective lens that is multi-coated for outstanding light transmission. Its short 400mm focal length (f/5.0) means you'll enjoy a generous field of view as you take in the scene in high definition. The oversized aluminum dew shield guards against moisture accumulation on the lens and blocks off-axis light for better image contrast.
The ShortTube 80-T 80mm Refractor Telescope comes equipped with a 1.25" cast-aluminum rack-and-pinion focuser, which has a dovetail finder scope shoe molded into the housing. Another nice feature is that the drawtube collar sports male T2 threads, which allows attachment of a DSLR or mirrorless camera directly to the drawtube via a T-ring (sold separately) for prime focus photography.
The two interchangeable Sirius Plossl eyepieces of 25mm and 10mm focal length deliver low 16x and high 40x magnifying power, respectively. Their optics are multi-coated to render bright images and their barrels are threaded to accept optional Orion filters.
Preinstalled on the ShortTube 80-T is a dovetail mounting bar that allows attachment to any mount with a Vixen-style saddle or to any photo tripod with a ¼"-20 threaded post (via one of the tapped holes in the bottom of the dovetail bar).
And while the ShortTube 80-T 80mm Refractor Telescope is optimized for terrestrial viewing, why not turn it skyward in the evening for some stargazing? Scan the Milky Way for buried treasures, or focus it on the Moon for some jaw-dropping views of the rugged lunar landscape. Day or night, this is one FUN telescope.
WarrantyLimited 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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