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Product Description
The Askar 80ED is a telescope with an aperture of 80mm, a focal length of 560mm, and a focal ratio of F7. The optical lens features a two-element structure, consisting of one ED glass and one standard achromatic glass.
Features
- Two Usage Modes — Discover the Beauty of the Universe: Can be used for both visual observation and astrophotography, enabling you to do more.
- Reversible & Detachable Lens Hood: Retractable design reduces stray light when attached, but can be reversed to minimize size (just 404mm long) for convinient storage.
- Single ED Element: Minimizes chromatic abberation while improving resolution, contrast, and color fidelity.
- Built for Functionality: Includes a 200mm vixen-style dovetail plate (compatible with EQ mounts and tripods), a hollowed handle bar (allowing for accessory attachment), and an enlarged tube ring thumb locking screw.
- Rack & Pinion Focuser: Get your focus close with the coarse adjustment knob, then dial in your final focus with the 1:10 fine adjustment knob.
- 2-Inch Adapter: 3-point locking screw fixation.
- Dual Finder Base Slots: Compatible with most finderscopes on the market.
- Bottom Locking Screw: Supports electronic focuser.
What's in the Box
Specifications
| Aperture | 80mm |
| Focal Length | 600mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/7.5 |
| Objective Type | Quadruplet air-spaced APO (including two ED glass) |
| Image Circle | Optimized for APS-C |
| Overall Length |
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| OTA Weight | 1.7kg |
| Gross Weight | 2.0kg |
| Rear-end thread type | 2" Adapter |
Optical Path Diagram
SPOT Diagram
Longitudinal Aberration
What can I see with a Askar 80ED Doublet Refractive Astrograph (80ED)?
Here are some simulated views of common objects. Results with your telescope will vary with viewing conditions, obrits, equipment and more.
Jupiter with
25mm Eyepiece - 22x Magnification
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Jupiter with
10mm Eyepiece - 56x Magnification
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Jupiter with
5mm Eyepiece - 112x Magnification
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Moon with 25mm Eyepiece
22x Magnification
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Moon with 10mm Eyepiece
56x Magnification
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Moon with 5mm Eyepiece
112x Magnification
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Andromeda with 36mm Eyepiece
16x Magnification
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Andromeda with 25mm Eyepiece
22x Magnification
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Andromeda with 10mm Eyepiece
56x Magnification
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