Starfield Optics ED80mm F/7 APO Doublet kit

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StarfieldSKU: SF-S80-07-00

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Dew protection

Sized for this tube. Dew ends more Ontario nights than cloud does.

Keep the glass clean

  • Description
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The all new Starfield Optics ED80 APO doublet telescope package packs a punch!

This telescope system can be used for visual applications and imaging. The complete package includes a 20mm wide angle eyepiece, 50mm right angle finder scope, 2" diagonal, and a soft case with die cut foam to keep it all together for storage and transportation. Along with heavy duty rings, a vixen style dovetail bar, and rack and pinion 2 speed focuser this telescope is build for users of all levels.

For photographic use this telescopes offer two possible focal lengths. At f/7 you get the full focal length of 560mm, and if the Starfield 0.8x reducer is added the new focal length of 448mm is achieved bringing the focal ration down to f/5.6.

Features

  • 80mm ED Glass Doublet
  • 560 mm Focal Length f/.7
  • Excellent for Visual observation or imaging when used with Starfield reducers or flatteners
  • Retractable Dew Shield
  • Heavy Duty Rings and V Style dovetail
  • 2" 2 Speed RP focuser
  • 50mm Guide RA illuminated finder scope
  • 2" Diagonal, 20mm WA Eyepiece and soft Carry case




Aperture:            80 mm

Focal length:      540 mm

Focal ratio:          f/7

Lens design:       2 element lens (ED doublet), air-spaced

Tube material:   Aluminium - CNC machined

Tube weight:      3.10 kg

Tube length:       460 mm

Tube diameter: 89 mm

Outer diameter dew shield:         103.6 mm

Focuser:               ball bearing mounted 2" rack and pinion focuser

Connection eyepiece side:           1.25", 2" and female M63x1 thread

Backfocus:          123 mm from 2" receptacle / 161 mm from M63 thread


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