Our company is involved in preparing official permits from the Polish Ministry of Development and Technology, which allows us to export all dual-use drones, optics, and portable radiophones without VAT on the Polish side / and without VAT on the Ukrainian side.
Sky-Watcher AC 80/400 StarTravel AZ-3 telescope
AC 80/400 Telescope: This compact, versatile instrument is ideal for both astronomical and terrestrial observation. With an 80mm diameter lens, it offers affordable access to distant celestial wonders. Its short focal length classifies it as a "rich field" telescope, enabling breathtaking wide-angle views. Compared to the 70mm version, its higher resolving power of 1.14 arc seconds delivers more detailed planetary observations.
249.87 $ net price (non-EU countries)
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Description
- Altazimuth mount for 360° panning, adjustable from horizon to near zenith
- Vertical rapid adjustment with slipper clutch
- Fine adjustment via flexible slow motions
- Aluminum tripod, height adjustable from 70cm to 123cm
- Total weight approximately 3.9kg, including tripod
AC 80/400 Telescope: This compact, versatile instrument is ideal for both astronomical and terrestrial observation. With an 80mm diameter lens, it offers affordable access to distant celestial wonders. Its short focal length classifies it as a "rich field" telescope, enabling breathtaking wide-angle views. Compared to the 70mm version, its higher resolving power of 1.14 arc seconds delivers more detailed planetary observations. Experience immersive, three-dimensional vistas of cosmic marvels like the Andromeda Galaxy or the Orion Nebula, with its expansive field of view simulating a spacewalk.
The Skywatcher AZ-3 mount is a user-friendly altazimuth mount renowned for its practicality and stability. Supporting telescopes or spotting scopes weighing up to 5kg (such as refractors up to 120mm aperture and reflectors up to 150mm diameter), it's suitable for both terrestrial and celestial observation.
The AZ-3 features horizontal and vertical quick adjustments, with fine-tuning capabilities via flexible slow motions on both axes. Its smooth tracking and sensitive adjustments facilitate precise alignment, even at high magnifications. The mount's vertical angle can be adjusted from 50 to 90 degrees, allowing viewing from the horizon to near the zenith and offering a full 360° panning capability.
Included Accessories:
- AZ-3 altazimuth mount
- Height-adjustable tripod
- Deviating Optics: 1.25", 90° star diagonal
- Barlow Lens: 2x
- 1.25'' Eyepieces: PL 26mm, PL 12.5mm
- Finder Scope: Red dot finder
Technical Specifications:
Optics:
Type: Refractor
Build: Achromat
Aperture: 80mm
Focal Length: 400mm
Aperture Ratio: f/5
Resolving Capacity: 1.44 arc seconds
Limit Value: 11.3 mag
Tube Construction: Full tube
Focuser:
Type: Gear rack
Connection to Eyepiece: 1.25"
Mount:
GoTo Control: No
Mounting Type: Azimuthal
Load Capacity: 5kg
Tripod:
Type: Tripod
General:
Series: AZ-3
Area of Application: Moon & Planets, Astrophotography (not recommended)
Nature Observation: No
Nebulae & Galaxies: No
Sun: Not recommended (Only with appropriate Sun filter)
Recommended for: Beginners (Yes), Advanced (No)
Observatories: No
Data sheet
Official permits of the Ministry of Development and Technology
Our company is involved in preparing official permits from the Polish Ministry of Development and Technology, which allows us to export all dual-use drones, optics, and portable radiophones without VAT on the Polish side / and without VAT on the Ukrainian side.