Orion ShortTube 80 Equatorial Refractor Telescope
Item #24688
The beginner can explore the planets, moon, and bright deep-sky objects with the Orion ShortTube 80 EQ. It is easy to take outside and set up and can be used on a tripod as a daytime spotting scope. Track objects easily with the slow motion controls.
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More Info
- Explore the planets and scan the heavens for bright deep-sky gems with the compact and low-cost Orion ShortTube 80mm refractor telescope
- Fully multi-coated 80mm f/5.0 rich-field refractor telescope delivers sharp and bright wide-field views of the cosmos - great for exploring the Moon, wide views of bright planets and their closeby moons, star clusters, bright nebulas and galaxies
- An ideal refractor telescope package for the observer on-the-go, the compact ShortTube 80mm packs a lot of performance into a petite telescope design
- The included EQ-1 equatorial mount and adjustable-height tripod allows smooth manual slow-motion movement or automated tracking with optional EQ-1M electronic drive (drive sold separately)
- Includes 90deg mirror star diagonal, two 1.25" Expanse telescope eyepieces, a nice big 8x40 finder scope, padded case for the optical tube and accessories, Starry Night astronomy software, and more!
This short focal length refractor gives wonderfully wide views! You do not need a big, bulky telescope to enjoy backyard astronomy. Our potent little Orion ShortTube 80 Equatorial Refractor Telescope proves otherwise. Compact and hassle free, it's easy to take outside and set up, and easy to bring in when you're done. In fact, this "small wonder" telescope is so versatile, you can even pop the telescope tube onto a camera tripod for daytime spotting scope adventures.
Its 80mm achromatic objective telescope lens has a short focal length of 400mm (f/5), which makes the ShortTube 80 extremely portable and compact. Thanks to its fast f/5 focal ratio, bright, wide-field views of the stars and deep-space objects are the ShortTube 80's forte! The 15.5" enameled aluminum tube boasts an aluminum rack-and-pinion focuser that accepts 1.25" diagonals and accessories. Convenient T-threads on the focuser drawtube allow direct camera attachment for prime-focus astrophotography.
Tracking celestial objects while viewing them in the ShortTube 80 telescope is a cinch with the smooth, stable EQ-1 equatorial mount and tripod. The mount is equipped with dual slow motion controls for easy manual tracking of objects in the night sky, or you can add an optional DC electronic drive for convenient motorized tracking.
The ShortTube 80 refractor telescope comes with an 8x40 correct-image finder scope, 90° mirror star diagonal (1.25"), and 9mm and 20mm wide-field Expanse 1.25" telescope eyepieces. This pint-sized refractor also includes a handy padded case safe transport and storage of the optical tube and included accessories. A niftier grab-and-go scope you will not find!
WarrantyLimited 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 800-676-1343.
WarningPlease 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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In The BoxOrion ShortTube 80 EQ Refractor Telescope Optical Tube Assembly
20mm Orion Expanse telescope eyepiece (1.25")
9mm Orion Expanse telescope eyepiece (1.25")
90º mirror star diagonal (1.25")
Tripod legs
Orion equatorial mount
8x40 finder scope
Finder scope bracket with O-ring
Tube rings
Dovetail tube ring mounting plate
5 lb counterweight
Counterweight shaft
Tripod accessory tray
Slow-motion control cables
Dust cap
Tube ring mounting hardware screws
Latitude adjustment T-bolt
Tripod leg attachment bolts
Wing nuts
Washers
Leg lock knobs
Accessory tray screws
Assembly tool
Starry Night special edition software -
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2 Day Delivery: $64.00
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