Takahashi Starbase 80 Achromatic Telescope w-Tripod

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Top-quality beginner telescope
Ready to use right out of the box with essential accessories
Lightweight and easy to carry anywhere
800 mm focal length to see planets and distance objects up close
Total weight: 14 lbs

Takahashi announces its first entry level telescope, the Starbase 80. The Starbase 80 is offered by Takahashi and made in Japan under contract with Takahashi at a factory in Hanamaki, Japan. From the lens coating to the final assembly, every step is carefully performed by the skilled craftsmen of Hanamaki.

The Starbase 80 is an 80 mm f/10 achromatic doublet refractor, and includes an alt / azimuth mount and tripod. Also included is a star diagonal and two orthoscopic eyepieces with focal lengths of 6 mm and 14 mm.

The telescope tube includes a traditional peep sight, or you can purchase the optional 6x30 finder. The included Alt / Azimuth mount weights only 8.2 lbs and features slow motion controls for easy tracking of objects. The tripod features adjustable legs to accommodate different viewing heights.

Takahashi Starbase 80 Achromatic Telescope w-Tripod

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Aperture	80 mm (3.25")
Dawes Limit	0.15 arcseconds
Focal Length	800 mm
Focal Ratio	f/10
Highest Magnification	160x
Light Gathering Power	131x
Limiting Magnitude	13.3
Optical Design	Doublet Refractor