Skywatcher Telescope AC 80/400 StarTravel OTA

This product is available in the following variants:
	Type	Price
	Table	$ 252.00
	Tripod	$ 312.00
	without	$ 216.00

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Product description:

AC 80/400 telescope: A short tube, uncomplicated instrument for astronomical or terrestrial observing. The 80mm diameter lens is enough for this telescope to view the farthest reaches of the universe at an affordable price. Its short focal length makes this a so-called 'rich field' telescope, making stunning wide angle observing possible. Of course, the resolving power of the refractor is even higher than that of the 70mm version. The higher, 1.14 arc seconds, resolution provides you with a more detailed view when planetary observing. Enjoy seemingly three-dimensional views of the Andromeda Galaxy or the Orion Nebula, with the huge field of view making your observing seem almost like a space walk.

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Specifications:

Optics Optics X A telescope tube is referred to as an optic because it contains the components necessary to collect and concentrate light. Click to read more...
Type Type X There are basically two different types of telescope. A distinction is made between refractor (lens) and reflector (mirror) telescopes. Click to read more...	Refractor
Type of build Type of build X Describes the exact structure of the telescope thereby further subdividing the different types of telescope. Click to read more...	Achromat Achromat X An achromatic is a refracting telescope (refractor), which consists of two lenses. It is the classic refractor design. Click to read more...
Aperture (mm) Aperture X The aperture indicates the diameter of the objective lens or the mirror. Click to read more...	80
Focal length (mm) Focal length X This is the distance between the objective lens or mirror and the focal point. Click to read more...	400
Aperture ratio (f/) Aperture ratio X Is the ratio of the aperture to the focal length of a telescope. Click to read more...	5
Resolving capacity Resolving capacity X The ability of the optic to discern the fine detail of objects that are close together. Click to read more...	1,44
Limit value (mag) Limit value X Describes the brightness of a star or point-shaped object, which can still just be distinguished by the telescope. The naked eye, for example, can make out stars with a magnitude of up to 6. Click to read more...	11,3
Light gathering capacity Light gathering capacity X Light-gathering capacity of the telescope compared to the eye. Click to read more...	130
Max. useful magnification Max. useful magnification X The telescope’s magnification should not exceed this factor, because otherwise the image will appear weak and dark. Click to read more...	160
Tube construction	Full tube
Focuser Focuser X A focuser is used to hold an eyepiece. The image can be focussed using the focus wheels on the side. Click to read more...
Type of build Type of build X There are basically two different construction types: the rack and pinion focuser and the Crayford focuser. Click to read more...	Gear rack
Connection ( to eyepiece) Connection ( to eyepiece) X Focusers are available in 1.25" or 2" formats. Many 2" focusers also have a 1.25" adapter. Click to read more...	1,25"
Mount Mount X A mount is the foundation of an astronomical telescope. It usually consists of the mount head and an appropriate tripod. Click to read more...
Mounting type Mounting type X Are mainly differentiated between equatorial and altazimuth. A special type of altazimuth mount is the Dobsonian mount. Click to read more...	no mount
Type of build Type of build X Describes the exact construction of the particular mount and thereby further subdivides the different types of mount. Click to read more...	OTA OTA X An OTA is an optical tube without a mount. It is short for optical tube assembly. Click to read more...
GoTo control GoTo control X Object positioning system, available in real GoTo and also PushTo versions. Click to read more...	no
Tripod Tripod X The tripod is a part of the mount, it provides a stable stand and is usually adjustable in height. Click to read more...
Type	without
Included accessories Included accessories X Many telescopes came with simple accessories. Click to read more...
Barlow Lens Barlow Lens X Extends the focal length and thus increases the magnification of a telescope. It is positioned between the telescope and eyepiece or camera. Click to read more...	2x
1.25'' eyepieces 1.25'' eyepieces X Eyepieces are needed for observing. Depending on the focal length, you achieve a certain level of magnification. The specification 1.25" refers to the diameter of the connector (1.25" = 31.8 millimetres). Click to read more...	25mm, 10mm
Finder scope Finder scope X A mini telescope used to locate a celestial object. There are optical finders and red dot finders. Click to read more...	6x30
Deviating optics Erecting systems X A telescope always displays an object upside down. This law of optics can only be compensated for by an erecting system. Erecting lenses, diagonal mirrors or Amici prisms provide you with an upright image. Diagonal mirrors provide an upright but back-to-front image and Amici prisms provide an upright and right-sided image. Click to read more...	Amici prism, 1.25", 45°
General
Series	StarTravel
Area of application Area of application X The area of application will give you a broad overview of the purposes for which the telescope is suited. Click to read more...
Moon & Planets	yes
Nebulae & galaxies	no
Nature Observation	yes
Sun Sun X Telescopes for safe solar observing. Click to read more...	no (Only with appropriate Sun filter)
recommended for Recommended for... X The classification of the telescopes according to their suitability for beginners, advanced or observatories is useful as an initial orientation. Click to read more...
Advanced Advanced X Telescopes for experienced observers, but also for ambitious beginners. Click to read more...	yes
Beginners Beginners X Telescopes that are supplied as a complete system and are easy to operate. Click to read more...	no
Observatories Observatories X Telescopes suitable for a fixed mount, whether that is in the garden or an observatory. Click to read more...	no

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Media
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