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Orion ShortTube 80-T Refractor

by Father Sky on August 11, 2010

Orion ShortTube 80 T Refractor

  • This popular wide-field refractor is now even better! Take it anywhere for hours of enjoyment.
  • Multi-coated 80mm lens and short 400mm focal length give you bright and crisp wide-field vistas.
  • Perfect for stargazing or terrestrial viewing
  • Includes two eyepieces, cast-aluminum focuser, and correct-image diagonal (1.25").
  • One-year limited warranty

Product Description
The popular "little scope that could" is now even better. The wide-field refractor that novices appreciate for its ease of use and big-scope owners value as a take-anywhere second scope now has fully multi-coated optics and comes with its own padded carrying case. The ST80-T is outfitted for terrestrial use with a correct-image, 45-deg diagonal (1.25") and 6x26 correct-image finder scope in a quick-release bracket. The 80mm achromatic objective lens's short 400mm focal length delivers wide-field views with exceptional clarity. Two interchangeable Sirius Plossl eyepieces are included, and focusing is a snap with the 1.25" cast-aluminum rack-and-pinion focuser. The has a new dovetail mounting block with a 1/4"-20 threaded hole for easy attachment to any photo tripod or to selected Orion telescope mounts. One-year limited warranty.

Orion ShortTube 80-T Refractor

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Arcturus70 August 11, 2010 at 3:09 pm

This is a great, little grab-n-go scope that produces some fine views of the night sky. Study the moon and its craters with this scope and take a gaze at the Great Orion Nebula! :) [Remember to get a tripod though for steady viewing!]

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