Description
Celestron AstroMaster 80AZS Refractor Telescope is a versatile beginner’s scope that can show you both the wonders of the night sky and the beauty of the Earth. It has a fast and easy setup and a wide-field 80mm lens with a short focal length of f/5.
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.
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 10 pounds—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
The AstroMaster 80AZS comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), erect image diagonal, and finderscope. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications to view your intended object. The erect image diagonal allows for right-side-up viewing ideal for terrestrial subjects but can also be used for celestial objects. The red dot finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing.
OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | Celestron AstroMaster 80AZS Refractor Telescope |
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Optical Design: | Refractor |
Aperture: | 80mm (3.1″) |
Focal Length: | 400mm (15.74″) |
Focal Ratio: | f/5 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 20mm (0.78″) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 20x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 10mm (0.4″) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 40x |
Barlow Lens: | Not Included |
Finderscope: | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
Star Diagonal: | Erect Image, 90° (1.25″) |
Optical Tube: | Aluminum |
Highest Useful Magnification: | 189x |
Lowest Useful Magnification: | 11x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 12 |
Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.74 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes): | 1.45 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 131x |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 25mm (1″) |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 4.96% |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 22% |
Optical Coatings: | Fully Coated |
Optical Tube Length: | 184mm (7.24″) |
Optical Tube Diameter: | 90mm (3.54″) |
Optical Tube Weight: | 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg) |
Dovetail: | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
MOUNT INFO: | |
Mount Type: | Manual Alt Azimuth |
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 812.8mm – 1295.4mm (32″-51″) |
Tripod Leg Diameter: | 31.75mm (1.25″) steel legs |
Accessory Tray: | Yes |
Slew Speeds: | Manual |
Tripod Weight: | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) includes weight of mount |
Dovetail Compatibility: | CG-5 saddle plate |
Software: | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
Total Telescope Kit Weight: | 10.55 lbs (4.78 kg) |
Included Items: | Optical tube Mount and tripod (preassembled) 20mm and 10mm eyepiece StarPointer™ red dot finderscope Erect image diagonal Manual |
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