Orion 80mm ED Semi-Apo Binocular Spotting Scope
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$1,299.99
Enjoy two-eyed viewing with this premium 80mm ED Semi-Apo spotting scope with rotatable binocular viewer and two 12.5mm (40x) Orion Edge-On eyepieces. Incredible 3D-like depth of field. Great for terrestrial or wide-field astronomical pursuits.
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    • Enjoy comfortable two-eyed viewing with this premium-quality 80mm (f/6.25) telescope equipped with integrated, rotatable binocular viewer
    • Ohara FPL-53 extra-low dispersion ("ED") glass objective lens element minimizes chromatic aberration for clean, ultra-sharp images
    • Excels for terrestrial viewing as well as nighttime celestial observation; attaches easily to photographic tripods or equatorial mounts
    • Includes two Orion 12.5mm (40x) Edge-On long-eye-relief eyepieces with 55-degree apparent field of view and fully multi-coated optics
    • Heavy duty, waterproof polypropylene case with die-cut foam interior and extra holes for additional pairs of eyepieces

    You'd be excused for doing a double-take when you first lay eyes on this revolutionary new telescope. Because unlike most spotting scopes or telescopes, the Orion 80mm ED Semi-Apo Binocular Spotting Scope sports TWO eyepieces. And viewing with two eyes instead of just one makes observing animals in the park, sailboats on the bay, or the Milky Way in the heavens much more comfortable and provides incredible 3D-like depth of field. Once you experience the high-definition image quality and visual comfort of observing with the Orion 80mm ED Semi-Apo Binocular Spotting Scope, you'll never go back to one-eyed gazing through a traditional scope.

    We call it a spotting scope, but in fact this instrument is a high-quality, wide-field refractor telescope that excels for both terrestrial and celestial observation. We had great fun viewing the Moon and a score of deep-sky luminaries with it on a couple of clear nights, proving to ourselves that it can reach far beyond the capabilities of a standard spotting scope.

    The Orion 80mm ED Semi-Apo Binocular Spotting Scope features an 80mm (3.1") refractor objective doublet lens of 500mm focal length (f/6.25) that includes one element of Ohara FPL-53 extra-low dispersion ("ED") glass. This premium optical glass minimizes chromatic aberration to render impeccably sharp images free of color fringing. But it is what's at the "eyepiece" end of the telescope that truly sets it apart: the Premium Linear BinoViewer. The newest and most advanced stereo binocular viewer, the Premium Linear BinoViewer has a full 360-degree rotation collar, allowing you to quickly orient the eyepieces to a comfortable angle no matter where the telescope is pointed. This is especially useful for astronomical viewing using an equatorial mount, on which the telescope will rarely be oriented parallel to the ground. The BinoViewer incorporates a dielectric-coated, beam-splitting mirror -- not a prism -- which reduces aberrations and improves contrast compared to standard standalone binoviewers used with astronomical telescopes

    The innovative Premium Linear Binoviewer boasts a sliding "linear" housing for adjusting the interpupillary distance (IPD). You just slide the two halves of the housing inward or outward to set the IPD from 58mm to 74mm, and there's a handy IPD scale laser engraved on the housing so you'll know exactly where to set it the next time for your (or anyone else's) eyes.

    The BinoViewer's twin twist-tight collars securely hold a pair of included 12.5mm Orion Edge-On long-eye-relief 1.25" eyepieces, which provide 40x magnifying power. Their flat field design ensures sharp focus out to the edge of their 55-degree apparent field of view. With a generous 20mm of eye relief, the Edge-Ons provide comfortable viewing even with eyeglasses on, and are threaded to accept Orion 1.25" filters. Of course, you could swap out the included eyepieces with pairs of 1.25" telescope eyepieces of other focal lengths, to give you more magnification options.

    A built-in mounting bracket on the 80mm ED Semi-Apo Binocular Spotting Scope has 1/4"-20 threaded holes for attachment to a photographic tripod. Also included is a Vixen-style dovetail bar for attachment of the spotting scope to an equatorial mount equipped with a Vixen-style saddle.

    The 80mm ED Semi-Apo Binocular Spotting Scope, the two eyepieces, and the dovetail bar all fit inside the waterproof polypropylene storage case, which has extra plugged holes for two additional pairs of 1.25" eyepieces.

    For an immersive viewing experience with both eyes wide open - in daytime or under the stars - get the unique and revolutionary Orion 80mm ED Semi-Apo Binocular Spotting Scope!

    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.

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  • Specs
    • Best for viewing:
      Nature & scenic
    • User level:
      Advanced
    • Optical design:
      Refractor
    • Magnification:
      40x
    • Front-end outside tube diameter:
      3.94 in.
    • Optical diameter:
      80mm
    • Field of view - angular:
      1.4°
    • Field of view - linear:
      72.2 ft./1000 yd
    • Eye relief:
      20.0mm
    • Exit pupil:
      2.0mm
    • Near focus:
      26 ft.
    • Coatings:
      Fully multi-coated
    • Magnification with included eyepieces:
      40x, 40x
    • Lowest useful magnification:
      11x
    • Highest useful magnification:
      160x
    • Highest theoretical magnification:
      160x
    • Eyepiece angle:
      45°
    • Camera adaptable:
      No
    • Waterproof:
      No
    • Tripod adaptable:
      Yes
    • Mount type:
      Optical Tube without Mount
    • Tube material:
      Aluminum
    • Length of optical tube:
      14.2 in.
    • Weight, optical tube:
      5.2 lbs.
    • Additional included accessories:
      Waterproof hard case, Tethered objective cap
    • Other features:
      Linear binocular viewer, Extra-low dispersion FPL-53 glass, 1.25" eyepieces are interchangeable
    • Warranty:
      One year
  • In The Box

    80mm ED Binocular Spotting Scope
    Two 12.5mm Edge-On Planetary Eyepiece
    V-Style Dovetail Adapter and Mounting Screws
    Waterproof Polypropylene Case

  • 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: $50.00
    3 Day Delivery: $100.00
    2 Day Delivery: $100.00
    Next Day Delivery: $200.00