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Orion GoScope 80mm TableTop Refractor Telescope
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  • Bring the cosmos to your table! This little wonder telescope packs a big performance punch with its 80mm aperture refractor optics and compact portable tabletop base
  • Observe the Moon, planets, star clusters and bright cloudy nebulas
  • EZ Finder II red-dot sight makes it easy to accurately aim the GoScope, then you can view them through the included 20mm or 10mm 1.25" telescope eyepieces
  • Lightweight design lets you take the GoScope anywhere and its base can be easily mounted on a tripod with a 3/8" or 1/4"-20 threaded post
  • Ideal for beginners, the GoScope 80mm collects over 70% more light than a 60mm refractor telescope


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For a portable telescope that excels at wide-field stargazing, look no further than the Orion GoScope 80mm TableTop Refractor Telescope. This ultra-compact, entry-level refractor with a tabletop mount makes a great, high-quality first telescope for beginning stargazers. But it's not just for newbies - the GoScope 80mm TableTop Refractor's convenient small size makes it a true "grab-and-go" telescope, perfect for the mobile interests of more experienced hobbyists. The entire telescope weighs just 5.65 lbs. assembled (including eyepiece and reflex sight) so it's easy for anyone on the family to take it out to the backyard table or favorite observing site.

With an 80mm objective lens and 350mm focal length (f/4.3), the GoScope 80 refractor performs rather impressively for its modest size, collecting over 30% more light than its 70mm counterpart, and over 70% more light than a 60mm refractor. Not only will views appear brighter in the GoScope 80 TableTop Refractor Telescope, but you'll be able to see more objects in the night sky with this telescope compared to smaller diameter models.

The Orion GoScope 80mm TableTop Refractor comes packed with quality accessories so you and your family will be ready to stargaze with it right out of the box, assuming the skies are clear of clouds!   

The included Orion EZ Finder II red-dot sight makes aiming "EZ".

Following a simple alignment procedure that parents can help with, you can use the EZ Finder II sight to accurately aim the GoScope 80mm TableTop telescope at objects in the sky like the Moon and bright planets. Once aligned with the telescope, just turn on the EZ Finder II and peer through the sight's small circular viewing window so you see the red dot, and move the telescope until the red dot is on the object you want to see to place it in the reflector's field of view.

Use the included 20mm and 10mm eyepieces for different views.

The included 20mm and 10mm 1.25" telescope eyepieces will aid in your exploration of the solar system as you observe the Moon's craters and seas, the rings of Saturn, and the moons of Jupiter. The 20mm telescope eyepiece provides modest 17.5x power magnification, which is excellent for observing vast open star clusters and bright deep-sky objects. You can use the included 10mm telescope eyepiece to boost the GoScope 80's magnification up to 35x for more powerful views of the Moon's cratered surface and more.

Use the included 90° star diagonal for comfortable views of the night sky.

A diagonal "bends" the light path of a telescope so you can enjoy the view without having to contort yourself into awkward positions to peer into the eyepiece. The 90° star diagonal that comes with the GoScope 80mm TableTop Telescope yields bright images and provides a comfortable viewing angle from a seated position.

The optical tube assembly of the GoScope 80mm Refractor Telescope is attached to its stable table-top swivel base via a quick-release dovetail saddle which features adjustable altitude tension. This allows you to set the up/down tension of the mount according to your preference, for smooth motion. The 80mm refractor telescope tube can easily be removed from the base and mounted on an optional photo tripod, utilizing threaded holes on the optical tube mounting block. Alternatively, the GoScope's swivel base itself can also be mounted on a camera tripod with a 3/8" or 1/4"-20 threaded post to raise the telescope if you happen to plan on observing where there isn't a table, car, or other convenient flat surface nearby.

One of the most interesting parts of the pint-sized GoScope 80mm TableTop Refractor is its unique internal focuser. As opposed to more traditional telescope focusers, which move the diagonal and eyepiece back and forth to achieve focus, the GoScope 80's internal focuser moves the objective lens back and forth inside the telescope tube with smooth precision. This nifty design is a pleasure to use as you rotate the focus knob to obtain crisply focused views of the night sky.

This compact, yet satisfyingly capable, Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope weighs 9.25 lbs. assembled (including tripod, diagonal, eyepiece and finder). Get the GoScope 80mm TableTop Refractor today and discover the wonders of the night sky with this compact and capable telescope.

Meets or exceeds all California State Environmental Quality & Safety Regulations (CARB 93120 Phase 2 Compliant).   

 

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at 800-447-1001.

Warning

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

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  • Best for viewing
    Lunar & planetary
  • Best for imaging
    Lunar & planetary
  • User level
    Beginner
  • Optical design
    Refractor
  • Optical diameter
    80mm
  • Focal length
    350mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/4.3
  • Coatings
    Coated
  • Optics type
    Air-spaced doublet
  • Glass material
    Crown/Flint
  • Eyepieces
    3-Element 20.0mm,10.0mm (1.25")
  • Magnification with included eyepieces
    17x, 35x
  • Resolving power
    1.45arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    12x
  • Highest useful magnification
    160x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    160x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    12.2
  • Optical quality
    Diffraction limited
  • Finder scope
    EZ Finder II
  • Focuser
    Internal
  • Diagonal degrees
    1.25" 90° Mirror Star
  • Mount type
    Altazimuth
  • Tube material
    Aluminum
  • Tripod material
    Wood
  • Length of optical tube
    12.5 in.
  • Weight, optical tube
    2.9 lbs.
  • Weight, mount/tripod
    2.8 lbs.
  • Weight, fully assembled
    5.7 lbs.
  • Additional included accessories
    Included accessories may vary for 2nds, Substitutions may be made
  • Other features
    Very compact, Extremely portable
  • Warranty
    One year

Orion GoScope 80mm Refractor Telescope
90° star diagonal
20mm telescope eyepiece
10mm telescope eyepiece
EZ Finder II reflex sight
3/8"-to-1/4"-20 threaded adapter for tripod attachment
Starry Night Special Edition astronomy software

 

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Standard Delivery to Canada: $10.00
3 Day Delivery: $34.00
2 Day Delivery: $34.00
Next Day Delivery: $46.00

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