Starbase 80 Refractor and Mount Package

The Starbase 80 Telescope and Mount package is manufactured in Japan for (not by) Takahashi. Takahashi provides this traditional, relatively affordable, good-quality grab-and-go achromatic refractor on a portable, easy-to-use alt-azimuth mount. The 80mm F10 optics provide sharp ...The Starbase 80 Telescope and Mount package is manufactured in Japan for (not by) Takahashi.

Takahashi provides this traditional, relatively affordable, good-quality grab-and-go achromatic refractor on a portable, easy-to-use alt-azimuth mount. The 80mm F10 optics provide sharp, high contrast views, particularly when used with the included Orthoscopic eyepieces. The portable alt-azimuth mount provides a stable platform with smooth, slow motions.

Includes a decent quality Rack & Pinion focuser with a 1.25" prism diagonal and two Orthoscopic eyepieces. Main Features Starbase 80 Telescope: This 80mm long focal-ratio achromatic refractor telescope provides detailed, contrasty views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and brighter nebulae and galaxies. Sturdy Mount and Tripod: The portable, easy-to-use alt-azimuth mount is well suited to the telescope, providing stable views and convenient slo-mo controls.

Ready to Use: The Starbase 80 is ready to use in less than five minutes! Straight out of the box! NOTE: Photos show telescope fitted with optional 6x30 finderscope