Orion Observer 80ST 80mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope Kit
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This compact and portable refractor telescope with fast f/5 optics provides wonderfully wide views of the night sky. Along with the Observer 80ST refractor, the accessories included in this value-packed kit will enhance your stargazing experiences.
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    • 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 Observer's Guide book, Star Target Planisphere, and RedBeam Mini LED keychain flashlight

    This delightfully portable, short focal-length refractor telescope gives wonderfully wide views of the night sky! Believe it or not, you do not need a big, bulky telescope to enjoy backyard astronomy. Our little Orion Observer 80ST 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.

    The versatile telescope's 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 telescope's fast f/5 focal ratio, bright, wide-field views of the stars and deep-space objects are the Observer 80ST's forte! Tracking celestial objects while viewing them in the Observer 80ST telescope is a cinch with the smooth and stable EQ-1B equatorial mount and tripod. The EQ-1B mount supports the telescope and mimics the rotational axes of the Earth, which in turn allows you to manually "track" celestial objects with the Orion Observer 80ST refractor using slow-motion controls.

    The Observer 80ST refractor telescope comes with a reflex sight, 90-degree diagonal (1.25"), and 10mm and 25mm Kellner 1.25" telescope eyepieces. Along with the complete refractor telescope, the accessories included in this value-packed kit have been selected to enhance your stargazing experiences.

    2x Barlow

    Use the included Orion Shorty 2x Barlow Lens to double the magnifying power of included eyepieces.

    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 eyepiece's magnification from 16x to 32x when used with the telescope. What's more, you can use the compact Shorty 2x Barlow with any other 1.25" eyepieces you already have, or any you purchase in the future.

    MoonMap 260

    The Orion MoonMap 260 makes it easy to locate and learn about interesting features on the Moon.

    With locations and names of over 260 features on the Moon such as craters, mountains, valleys, "seas" and more, the included Orion MoonMap 260 is a great tool for beginning astronomers. This detailed map will even show you where various spacecraft have landed on the Moon's surface! The whole family will enjoy looking at the Moon with the Orion Observer 80ST Equatorial Refractor, then discovering the names of the craters and other features you've seen in the telescope.

    Star Target

    The Orion Star Target planisphere is a useful star chart wheel for any day of the year.

    This circular star map lets you dial-in the month and day you're observing the sky, so you can see exactly which constellations and stars will be visible if skies are clear. Using the Orion Star Target is a great way for starters to plan their first stargazing sessions with the Orion Observer 80ST Equatorial Refractor, since you'll know just where to point the telescope!

    OTOG

    The Orion Telescope Observer's Guide book will introduce you to the wonders of the night sky.

    This book will help you explore amazing celestial objects including planetary, emission and reflection nebulas; double and multiple stars; open and globular star clusters, the Andromeda Galaxy, and more. With a full page of information dedicated to each interesting object, author Richard J. Bartlett leads you on a detailed tour of the night sky as he describes over 60 fascinating astronomical objects that can easily be seen with a small telescope.

    RedBeam Mini

    Use the RedBeam Mini LED flashlight to see in the dark without disrupting dark-adapted vision.

    You don't need a big flashlight to read star maps or see inside your accessory case at night. The included 2.5"-long Orion RedBeam Mini Flashlight does the job perfectly, emitting night-vision friendly red LED light. Red light won't disrupt your eyes' dark-adapted vision, so this flashlight lets you check charts and accessories while keeping your eyes primed for viewing celestial gems through the Orion Observer 80ST Equatorial Refractor Telescope. Includes batteries and a handy key-ring.

    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.

    Product Support

    Visit our product support section for instruction manuals and more

  • Specs
    • Best for viewing:
      Lunar & planetary
    • Best for imaging:
      Lunar & planetary
    • User level:
      Beginner
    • Optical design:
      Refractor
    • Optical diameter:
      80mm
    • Focal length:
      400mm
    • Focal ratio:
      f/5.0
    • Coatings:
      Coated
    • Optics type:
      Air-spaced doublet
    • Glass material:
      Crown/Flint
    • Eyepieces:
      Kellner 10.0mm,25.0mm (1.25")
    • Magnification with included eyepieces:
      40x, 16x
    • Resolving power:
      1.45arc*sec
    • Lowest useful magnification:
      11x
    • Highest useful magnification:
      160x
    • Highest theoretical magnification:
      160x
    • Limiting stellar magnitude:
      12.2
    • Finder scope:
      Reflex sight
    • Focuser:
      1.25" Rack-and-pinion
    • Diagonal degrees:
      1.25" 90° Mirror Star
    • Mount type:
      Equatorial
    • Astro-imaging capability:
      Simple moon shots
    • Dovetail bar system:
      No
    • Polar-axis scope:
      Not available
    • Tube material:
      Steel
    • Tripod material:
      Aluminum
    • Length of optical tube:
      15.0 in.
    • Weight, optical tube:
      2.0 lbs.
    • Weight, mount/tripod:
      6.2 lbs.
    • Weight, fully assembled:
      10.0 lbs.
    • Additional included accessories:
    • Other features:
      Shorty barlow, Star Target Planisphere, Red Mini LED Flashlight, Telescope Observers Guide, Counter weight 2 lbs 2.9 oz
    • Warranty:
      One year
    • Lithium Battery Weight:
      0.10 grams
  • In The Box

    Orion Observer 80ST 80mm f/5 refractor telescope optical tube
    EQ-1B Equatorial mount and tube clamp
    Aluminum tripod
    Slow-motion control cables (x2)
    Accessory tray
    Red dot finder scope
    25mm Kellner eyepiece, 1.25"
    10mm Kellner eyepiece, 1.25"
    90-degree star diagonal, 1.25"
    Orion MoonMap 260
    Orion Star Target planisphere
    Orion Telescope Observer's Guide book
    Orion Shorty 2x Barlow Lens, 1.25"
    Orion RedBeam Mini LED keychain flashlight

  • Important Shipping Information

    Orders received by 1pm Eastern Standard Time for in-stock items ship the same business day. Order received after noon will ship the next business day. When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available. You have the option in check out to request that your order ship complete, if you'd prefer.

    A per-item shipping charge (in addition to the standard shipping and handling charge) applies to this product due to its size and weight. This charge varies based on the shipping method.

    Standard Delivery: $0.00
    Standard Delivery to Canada: $15.00
    3 Day Delivery: $30.00
    2 Day Delivery: $30.00
    Next Day Delivery: $45.00

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