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We're all for keeping things simple. And this telescope does just that, while offering the versatility to be enjoyed both for daytime and nighttime visual pursuits. The VersaGo GX 80ST 80mm Altazimuth Refractor combines our popular ShortTube 80mm compact refractor with a new mount, the lightweight VersaGo GX Altazimuth. The result is a telescope that is fun and hassle free to use, and can go anywhere at a moment's notice. For beginning telescope users seeking a great first telescope, or for more-experienced gazers that want a grab-and-go scope for travel or impromptu looks, this is it.
We've outfitted this telescope with two diagonals: a 90-degree star diagonal, which provides a convenient viewing angle for looking upward when stargazing. And a 45-degree correct-image diagonal for daytime terrestrial observing, when things need to appear right-side-up. Pop the 90-degree diagonal and an eyepiece in the aluminum rack-and-pinion focuser and enjoy crisp, wide-field views of the heavens by virtue of its 400mm focal length (f/5), 80mm-diameter (3.1") achromatic lens. Target Milky Way star fields, or the rugged surface of the Moon with the aid of the included Orion MoonMap 260. We bet you'll be suitably impressed. Antireflection multi-coatings on the optics ensure the images will be bright and vivid.
Or insert the 45-degree correct-image diagonal and either the included 25mm (16x) or 10mm (40x) Sirius Plossl eyepiece and explore your surroundings when the Sun is up. The 6x26 correct-image finder scope helps you home in on your subject.
Navigating the telescope couldn't be easier with the VersaGo GX altazimuth mount. Just grasp the pan handle of the all-aluminum mount head and smoothly point the telescope in any direction. For fine movements you've got a knurled slow-motion knob on both the altitude and azimuth axes. The tripod features extendable aluminum legs and a twist-in accessory tray.
Total assembled weight of the VersaGo GX 80ST Refractor is 8 lbs., 13.6 oz.
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.
Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.
Beginner Level - Suited for a wide range of uses, these products are simple to operate and set up. Some initial assembly may be required depending on the type of product. Optical instruments with this rating will have very good optical and mechanical quality. Great for families, young people, and folks who don't want to mess with equipment and complexity. Beginning level telescopes will show you countless lunar craters, Saturn's rings and a myriad of star clusters and nebulae! Referring to the manual is recommended.
Intermediate Level - These products offer higher performance and more advanced features than Level 1: Beginner models. They typically take a bit longer to learn and need some set-up or adjustments. But anyone with the slightest technical bent will have no problem getting familiar with these models. Referring to the manual is recommended.
Advanced Level - These products provide the best performance but may require more skill to master and appreciate. Optical instruments with this rating have exceptionally fine optics and mechanics. Some are easy to use but might be on the large or heavy side. Some are intended for specialized uses. These products will appeal to the more technically inclined. Referring to the manual is highly recommended.
For telescopes, the optical diameter (also known as aperture) is the size of a telescope's main light-collecting lens or primary mirror, measured in millimeters or inches. Telescopes with larger optical diameters collect more light, which leads to an increase in brightness and image resolution compared to smaller instruments.
For binoculars, the optical diameter (also known as objective lens diameter) is the size of each of the front-facing objective lenses of a binocular measured in millimeters. Binoculars with larger objective lenses collect more light, which increases image resolution and brightness. Binoculars with larger objective lenses are recommended for low light situations, and binoculars with at least 50mm or larger objective lenses are recommended for pleasing astronomical observations at night.
Binocular lenses and prisms are often coated with anti-reflective material to minimize light loss as light travels through the multiple optical surfaces of a typical binocular. Coatings help maximize the amount of light transmitted through each glass surface of a binocular, so as much light as possible reaches the observer's eyes to provide a bright and sharp image.
Good lenses are at least "fully coated," with a single layer of magnesium fluoride coating applied to each air-to-glass lens surface. Multiple layers of coatings are even more effective; the term "multi-coated" means one or more air-to-glass lens surface has multiple coatings. "Fully multi-coated" optics are even better, meaning all lens surfaces have multiple layers of anti-reflective coatings applied for maximum light transmission and optimal image quality.
ShortTube 80 OTA 25mm Sirius Plossl 10mm Sirius Plossl 6x26 Correct-image finder scope and bracket 90-degree mirror star diagonal 45-degree correct-image diagonal VersaGo GX mount and aluminum tripod Accessory tray Pan handle MoonMap 260
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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.
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