Starbase 80 f/10 Doublet Refracting Telescope
Takahashi
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The Takahashi Starbase 80 is a premium entry-level achromatic doublet refractor telescope that brings Takahashi's legendary Japanese craftsmanship to beginner astronomers. With its 80mm aperture and 800mm focal length (f/10), this telescope is well-suited for observing the Moon, planets, and bright deep-sky objects including nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters. The package includes a portable alt-azimuth mount with slow-motion controls, essential accessories (two orthoscopic eyepieces, star diagonal, and peep-sight finder), and comes ready to use right out of the box, making it an excellent grab-and-go system for visual astronomy.
Specifications
| Focal ratio | f/10 |
| Light Gathering Power | 131 |
| Mount Weight | 8.2 lb |
| Aperture | 80 mm |
| Limiting Magnitude | 13.3 |
| Focal length | 800 mm |
| Highest magnification | 160 |
| Mount type | Alt-Azimuth |
| Optical design | Achromatic Doublet Refractor |
| Dew Shield OD | 98.5 mm |
| Total Weight | 14 kg |
| Dawes Limit | 0.15″ |
| Focuser Type | Rack and Pinion |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| Eyepiece Format | 1.25 inch |