TS Optics Telescope AC 80/900 Starscope EQ3-1 (56949)

This refractor telescope is an excellent choice for beginners seeking a reliable and capable instrument for exploring the night sky. With an 80 mm aperture, it collects 77% more light than a standard 60 mm beginner scope, making it easier to spot fine details and enjoy brighter images. The telescope is lightweight yet powerful, revealing features such as lunar craters and even Saturn’s rings. Its performance surpasses that of typical entry-level scopes without adding significant extra weight.

The EQ-3 equatorial mount allows for precise alignment with Polaris and accurate tracking of celestial objects. Fine adjustments in right ascension and declination make it easy to locate and follow targets, while a counterweight ensures proper balance. The extendable aluminium tripod provides a stable base, and the accessory tray offers convenient storage for eyepieces and other tools.

TS Optics is a brand of Teleskop-Service.

Optics
Type: Refractor
Design: Achromat
Aperture: 80 mm
Focal Length: 900 mm
Aperture Ratio: f/11.3
Resolving Capacity: 1.44 arcseconds
Limiting Magnitude: 11.3
Light Gathering Power: 130 times the human eye
Maximum Useful Magnification: 160x
Tube Construction: Full tube
Dew Cap Diameter: 102 mm

Focuser
Type: Gear rack
Eyepiece Connection: 1.25"

Mount
Type: EQ-Sky (EQ-3 equivalent)
Mounting Type: Equatorial
GoTo Control: No

Tripod
Material: Aluminium
Type: Tripod
Accessory Plate: Yes
Maximum Height: 130 cm

Included Accessories
Eyepieces (1.25"): 20 mm, 12 mm, 4 mm
Finder Scope: 6x30
Star Diagonal: 1.25", 90°
Tube Clamps: Yes
Dew Shield: Yes
Barlow Lens: 3x
Erecting Lens: 1.5x
Moon Filter: Yes
Slow Motion Cables: 2

General Information
Series: Starscope
Moon & Planets: Yes
Nebulae & Galaxies: Yes
Astrophotography: No (only with appropriate accessories)
Nature Observation: No
Solar Observation: No (only with appropriate sun filter)
Recommended for Beginners: Yes
Recommended for Advanced Users: No
Suitable for Observatories: No