Orion ShortTube 80-A Refractor Telescope

$Orion ShortTube 80-A Refractor Telescope$

The Orion ShortTube 80-A Refractor Telescope is essentially an upgraded version of the Orion Short Tube Refractor. It's been made bigger and better, with a sturdier frame, and multiple layers of coating on the 80mm lens.

The Shorter focal length of about 400mm makes it brighter, crisper and easier viewing, particularly for those just starting out in star viewing. For your beginning astronomer, who needs some instant success, this is the telescope that will offer them a real glimpse of their first stars and celestial bodies. The wider range of view is of course important for those who are not yet fully trained in spotting the right places through the telescope.

It can be used equally well for either star viewing or viewing terrestrial objects and it's wide-field range will make it a popular favorite telescope even after they become more advanced in stargazing.

The Orion has always been a popular telescope for multiple reasons, not the least of which is its wide viewing field. The beginner will love it for the easy care and ease of use, while the more advanced sky viewer will appreciate the light weight, the wider field and the padded carrying case that the telescope includes.

Don't let the small size and the light weight fool you. At just about 15 inches long and around 13 pounds, its portable and easy to transport, but it really does a powerful job of offering you a good look at the night skies.

Included with the Orion ShortTube 80-A Refractor Telescope you will find a cast aluminum focuser, rack and pinion type, two Sirius eyepieces (25mm and 10mm) It can easily be attached to a photographic tripod or an Orion equatorial mount for more stability and a hands free viewing.

In spite of the smaller size, you're going to love the wide range of view that you get with the Orion ShortTube 80-A Refractor Telescope. A great value in beginning telescopes.