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Orion Telescopes
Orion CT80 80mm Compact Refractor Telescope Optical Tube
$99.99
 
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  • Portable 80mm, f/5 refractor telescope optical tube at a great price
  • Pop it on your favorite mount or use it as a guide scope for astrophotography
  • Newly upgraded aluminum rack-and-pinion focuser eliminates drawtube flexure when focusing
  • Wide field-of-view optics excel at guide star acquisition as well as expansive celestial and terrestrial observations
  • Compact and versatile telescope weighs just 2.25 lbs. and measures 14.75" long


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Item #  09202b

In case you already have a favorite telescope mount or tripod, we offer this affordable optical tube version of the portable Orion CT80 80mm Compact Refractor Telescope without accessories. This versatile refractor excels at wide-field observations day or night, and thanks to the upgraded focuser, can also be used as a precise guide scope for advanced astrophotography pursuits.
 
When attached to a tripod or equatorial mount and equipped with an optional mirror diagonal and eyepiece, the Orion CT80 becomes a pleasantly portable rich-field star probe that delivers bright, wide-field views. The CT80 telescope's fully coated 80mm objective lens and 400mm focal length makes it a perfect telescope for scanning vast expanses of night sky. Internal baffles help eliminate off-axis reflections and optimize contrast. The Orion CT80 Refractor Telescope Optical Tube reels in brighter deep-sky objects for you to explore and also provides great views of solar system targets like Saturn, Jupiter, and the Moon.

For observing terrestrial targets, just add a correct-image diagonal, your favorite telescope eyepieces and a finder scope or reflex sight and you're ready for daytime visual adventures. Thanks to its compact design, the CT80 Refractor is easy to bring along on road trips, family campouts, and wherever adventure takes you. 

The CT80 Compact Refractor Optical Tube is a great telescope to use as a dedicated guide scope for guided astrophotography pursuits. The fast f/5.0 optical tube provides a very wide field-of-view, which makes guide star acquisition a breeze, even under light-polluted skies. A featherweight contender weighing in at a mere 2.25 lbs., the CT80 Refractor Optical Tube can be added to virtually any astrophotography set-up without exceeding your imaging-capable equatorial (EQ) mount's payload capacity.

A narrow Vixen-style dovetail mounting bar along the bottom of the CT80 optical tube includes threaded ¼"-20 sockets for secure attachment of the telescope to a wide variety of mounts and tripods. The metal 1.25" focuser of the CT80 Refractor features a handy focus lock knob and is compatible with any 1.25" mirror or prism diagonal and 1.25" sized telescope eyepieces. You can add an optional finder scope or reflex sight to the CT80 easily thanks to a built-in dovetail finder scope base that's compatible with any Orion aiming device.

Get the versatile, fully coated Orion CT80 Refractor Telescope Optical Tube today!

Sold as Optical Tube only. All accessories sold separately.
 

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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  • Best for viewing
    Lunar & planetary
  • Best for imaging
    Lunar, planetary & terrestrial
  • User level
    Beginner
  • Optical design
    Refractor
  • Optical diameter
    80mm
  • Focal length
    400mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/5.0
  • Coatings
    Fully coated
  • Glass material
    Crown/Flint
  • Resolving power
    1.45arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    11x
  • Highest useful magnification
    160x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    160x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    12.2
  • Front-end outside tube diameter
    4.00 in.
  • Focuser
    1.25" Rack-and-pinion
  • Mount type
    Optical Tube without Mount
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar, planetary & terrestrial
  • Tube material
    Aluminum
  • Length of optical tube
    14.7 in.
  • Weight, optical tube
    2.2 lbs.
  • Additional included accessories
    Attached Vixen-style dovetail mounting bar
  • Other features
  • Warranty
    One year

Orion CT80 80mm f/5 Compact Refractor Telescope Optical Tube

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
3 Day Delivery: $18.00
2 Day Delivery: $18.00
Next Day Delivery: $26.00

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