Canadian Telescopes - ED80 Apochromatic Refractor

This product is shipped directly from the manufacturer in Canada.

Feature highlights: 2-element precision optics made from special low-dispersion glassShort focus, compact design for wide-field viewing or high-powered imagingIntegrated dovetail mounting plate for Vixen-style mount or ¼”-20 camera tripodDual-speed focuser with 5kg carrying capacityCarbon fiber tube.

Short tube refractors have become a staple of amateur astronomy, and Canadian Telescopes’ 80ED apochromatic refractor stands out from the crowd.  The versatile 80ED offers pinpoint stars and outstanding color in a compact package for visual observers, expert imagers and astronomers on the go.

The 80ED’s apochromatic lens is made from super-low dispersion FPL-53 ED glass for sharply-defined images free of the false color found in lesser achromatic refractors.  Its compact design, carbon fiber tube, light weight and included hard case with die-cut custom foam make it a great grab-and-go scope as well.  The 80ED’s built-in mounting plate attaches to any Vixen-style mount, or to a camera or other general-purpose tripod with standard ¼”-20 thread.  Whether mounted atop a sturdy camera tripod for visual observing, or atop a precision mount for astrophotography, the 80ED is a true all-around telescope.

The 80ED’s short focal length (500mm, f/6.25) provides sweeping wide-angle views of the Milky Way, while its precision optics let you move in for finely-detailed high-magnification views and imaging of planets.  The rugged, high-precision 2-inch Crayford focuser can handle an impressive 5 kg of attached equipment.  Separate knobs allow for fast and fine focusing, and an adaptor is included for 1.25-inch eyepieces.  The (optional) red dot finder makes locating your target a snap, and an integrated dew shield extends to keep the lens dry and block stray light from your surroundings.

Whether you’re heading out for a quick look at Jupiter’s Red Spot, heading to a dark-sky site, or planning an all-night astrophotography session, Canadian Telescopes’ 80ED apochromatic refractor is the perfect companion to take along.