Feature

●Telescope Kit includes extra value-packed accessories for a fun stargazing experience
●An ideal refractor telescope package for the observer on-the-go, the compact Observer 80ST packs a lot of performance into a petite telescope design
●The included EQ-1B equatorial mount and adjustable-height tripod allows smooth slow-motion movement to easily track objects in the sky
●Includes two 1.25" telescope eyepieces, red-dot aiming sight, smooth rack and pinion focuser, 90-degree mirror diagonal for comfortable viewing, and more!
●Value-packed telescope kit also includes a 2x Shorty Barlow, MoonMap 260, Orion Telescope Observers Guide book, Star Target Planisphere, and RedBeam Mini LED keychain flashlight


Description

This complete telescope and accessory kit is a must-have for backyard astronomers who want to start exploring the wonders of the night sky. This short focal length refractor telescope gives wonderfully wide views of the night sky. You do not need a big, bulky telescope to enjoy backyard astronomy. Our potent little Orion Observer 80ST Equatorial Refractor Telescope proves otherwise. Compact and hassle free, its easy to take outside and set up, and easy to bring in when youre done.

This versatile telescopes 80mm-aperture objective lens has a short focal length of 400mm (f/5), which makes the Observer 80ST extremely portable and compact. Thanks to the telescopes fast f/5 focal ratio, bright, wide-field views of the stars and deep-space objects are the Observer 80STs forte! The included EQ-1B mount is equipped with dual slow-motion controls for easy tracking of objects in the night sky. The Observer 80ST refractor telescope comes with a reflex sight, 90-degree diagonal (1.25"), and 10mm and 25mm Kellner 1.25" telescope eyepieces.

The Orion Observer 80ST Equatorial Refractor Telescope is better than ever when used with the extra accessories in this value-packed kit. Use the Shorty 2x Barlow with the 25mm eyepiece that comes with the telescope to enjoy 32x magnification compared to 16x, and the combination of the 10mm eyepiece and Barlow bumps the magnification from 40x to a powerful 80x view for closer looks. Use the included MoonMap 260 to properly identify lunar features you see through the telescope. Read the included Orion Telescope Observers Guide book to learn how to locate and observe over sixty interesting objects to explore in the telescope. Use the Star Target Planisphere to see what constellations and objects will be visible on any day of the year. The RedBeam Mini flashlight makes it easy to refer to charts and books while observing, and it helps you see small parts and knobs without disrupting dark-adapted vision.

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In The Box
  • Orion Observer 80ST 80mm f/5 refractor telescope optical tube
  • EQ-1B Equatorial mount and tube clamp
  • Aluminum tripod & Accessory tray
  • Slow-motion control cables (x2)
  • Red dot finder scope
  • 10mm & 25mm Kellner eyepiece, 1.25"
  • 90° star diagonal, 2x Barlow Lens, 1.25"
  • MoonMap, Planisphere, Guidebook, LED flashlight

Orion Observer 80ST 80mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope Kit

An ideal telescope for the observer on-the-go

This short focal length refractor telescope gives wonderfully wide views of the night sky! You do not need a big, bulky telescope to enjoy backyard astronomy. Our potent little Orion Observer 80ST Equatorial Refractor Telescope proves otherwise. Compact and hassle free, its easy to take outside and set up, and easy to bring in when youre done. In fact, this "small wonder" is so versatile, you can even pop the telescope tube onto a camera tripod for daytime spotting scope adventures.

  • 80mm-aperture objective lens has a short focal length of 400mm (f/5)
  • Smooth and stable EQ-1B equatorial mount and tripod
  • Fast f/5 focal ratio creates bright, wide-field views of the stars and deep-space objects
Orion Shorty 2x Barlow LensOrion Shorty 2x Barlow Lens

Includes Orion Shorty 2x Barlow Lens

A 2-power (2x) Barlow lens is an extremely versatile telescope accessory that doubles the magnification of any eyepiece installed. Using the included Shorty 2x Barlow with the 10mm eyepiece in the Orion Observer 80ST Equatorial Refractor bumps its viewing power from 40x to 80x, and boosts the 25mm eyepieces magnification from 16x to 32x when used with the telescope.

Orion Observer 80ST 80mm Specs

Best for viewing Lunar & planetary
User level Beginner
Optical design Refractor
Optical diameter 80mm
Focal length 400mm
Focal ratio f/5.0
Eyepieces Kellner 10.0mm,25.0mm (1.25")
Magnification (Included) 40x, 16x
Resolving power 1.45arc*sec
Lowest useful magnification 11x
Highest useful magnification 160x
Limiting stellar magnitude 12.2
Mount type Equatorial
Weight, optical tube 2.0 lbs.
Weight, mount/tripod 6.2 lbs.
Weight, fully assembled 10.0 lbs.