Celestron Astromaster 80AZ Short Refractor Telescope
Astromaster 80AZ Short Refractor Telescope
The AstroMaster 80AZS is a short refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing. The short focal length is ideal for viewing star clusters and nebulae, while the erect image star diagonal makes the optical tube ideal for using as a spotting scope during the day. Views of the Moon and Planets will be average, as its a short tube refractor.
Setting up the telescope is a breeze and will have you observing in no time. Even on your first time out, you can assemble the telescope and its accessories in just a few minutes. The adjustable tripod legs allow you to customize the telescope’s height or place it on raised surfaces like a picnic table. An included accessory tray will help you keep track of eyepieces and other small items while observing.
The total telescope kit weighs in at just 6 kg —perfect for impromptu observing sessions or transporting wherever life’s adventures take you.
Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope
Navigate the sky with a pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing. Move the clutch in an up/down, left/right fashion to track your object in the eyepiece.
Accessories Included
Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, an erect image diagonal, and a Starpointer finderscope. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and higher powered views.
Starry Night Software
Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond.
- 80mm short refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics and a lightweight frame.
- Accessories include: two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), erect image diagonal, and red dot finderscope.
- Observe in no time with a quick and easy no-tool setup.
- Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing.
- Adjustable height tripod includes an accessory tray.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Optical Design: Refractor
- Aperture: 80mm (3.1")
- Focal Length: 400mm (15")
- Focal Ratio: f/5
- Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm
- Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 20x
- Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 10mm
- Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 40x
- Finderscope: Starpointer Red Dot
- Star Diagonal: Erect Image - 1.25" 90°
- Dovetail Bar: CG5/Vixen
- Mount Type: Manual AZ Alt Azimuth inc accessory tray
- Tripod: Aluminum
- Highest Useful Magnification: 189x
- Lowest Useful Magnification: 11x
- Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.7
- Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.74 arc seconds
- Resolution (Dawes): 1.45 arc seconds
- Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 131x
- Optical Coatings: Fully Coated
- Optical Tube Length: 184 (7.2")
- Software Starry Night: Basic Edition