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Achromatic refractor. Objective lens diameter: 80mm. Focal length: 400mm

Refractor
Optical design
80
Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens (refractors and catadioptric) or mirror (reflectors) that the telescope uses to collect light
400
Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused
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Product ID 71671
Brand Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty 2
EAN 0643824208766
Package size (LxWxH) 89x42x23
Shipping Weight 8.4
Description

The Meade Infinity 80mm AZ Refractor Telescope is a compact short-focus telescope for observations of the Solar system objects. With its help, you can see the phases of Mercury and Venus, Cassini division, satellites of Saturn, the Great Red Spot of Jupiter and many other astronomical objects. The telescope can be used for terrestrial observations as well. High-quality optical elements give you a very bright, sharp, and contrast views.

This model comes with three eyepieces. Start observations with a long focal length one as it has the widest field of view. To obtain larger magnification, use eyepieces with shorter focal lengths. Moreover, the kit includes a Barlow lens. The Red Dot finderscope ensures easy navigation.

The tube is installed on an alt-azimuth mount, which is very easy to use and won’t bring any difficulties to beginners. Slow motion controls allow for smooth movement of the device.

Download special astronomy planetarium software on the producer’s official website. AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition software will help you learn the night sky. It displays more than 10,000 celestial objects including planets, stars, galaxies and nebulas. You can print out star charts and even plan your observing session. It operates on any Windows based PC.

Features:

  • Telescope comes complete with everything you need to view the wonders of the night sky the first time out.
  • 80mm (3.2") Refracting telescope delivers bright and detailed images that is perfect for viewing both land and celestial objects.
  • Features a precision Altazimuth mount with slow motion controls that makes it easy to track celestial objects as they move across the night sky.
  • Comes with 3 eyepieces that provide low, medium and high powered magnification for viewing a wide range of objects (Moon, planets, or land).
  • Includes a red dot viewfinder to help locate objects you want to observe.
Specifications
Product ID 71671
Brand Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty 2
EAN 0643824208766
Package size (LxWxH) 89x42x23
Shipping Weight 8.4
Optical design refractor
Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm 80
Focal length, mm 400
Aperture ratio f/5
Finderscope red dot
Tripod steel
Accessory tray
Telescope control manual
Mount alt-azimuth
Slow-motion controls along both axes
Dovetail mount
User level elementary, beginners
Observed object planets of the Solar System, terrestrial objects
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