Firstscope 80

Firstscope 80 AZ
#21075

80mm (3.1") Aperture
Focal Length of 900mm
Focal Ratio of f/11
Fully Multi-Coated Optics
Standard 1¼" Accessories include: 25mm SMA Eyepiece (36x) for a Wide 1.4° Field,
and 45° Erect Image Diagonal
High Quality 6x30 Finderscope
Sturdy, Adjustable Wood Tripod with Accessory Tray
Weight: 18 Lbs.

This high quality altazimuth refractor
(Model #21075) is an excellent choice for the more serious beginning astronomer or terrestrial observer. It's a powerful optical instrument with 131 times the light gathering ability of the naked eye. This ability allows the Firstscope 80 AZ to deliver images 78% brighter than those produced by a 60mm refractor telescope. The objective lens is designed to yield the finest images available in this class of optical instrument. The optical tube is glossy black aluminum and the accessories for this telescope are all made of glass with metal construction, to ensure good image quality.

The altazimuth mount is easy to use and has slow motion controls on both the R.A. and DEC. axes. These controls are on flexible cables, to allow for quick and easy pointing and tracking.
When used for astronomical viewing, this telescope yields breathtaking views of the moon, Saturn with its ring structure, Jupiter and its belts, and hundreds of deep-sky objects including: galaxies, nebulae and star clusters. Add an optional solar filter and you can observe activity on the sun. For terrestrial use, you can enjoy views from your own backyard or take your telescope out in the field to enjoy the natural environment, up close.

Firstscope 80 EQ
#21070

80mm (3.1") Aperture
Focal Length of 900mm
Focal Ratio of f/11
Fully Multi-Coated Optics
Standard 1¼" Accessories include: 25mm SMA Eyepiece (36x), Focuser and 90° Diagonal
6x30 Finderscope
Piggyback Mount
Sturdy, Adjustable Wood Tripod with Accessory Tray
Weight: 24 Lbs.

The Firstscope 80 EQ (Model #21070) is a good choice for the more serious beginning astronomer. The setting circles and slow motion controls on the R.A. and DEC. axes allow for greater control in both locating and tracking objects, making this equatorial telescope one you can grow with over time as your observing interests expand.

The equatorial mount is larger and more rugged than the one supplied with the Firstscope 60's. The tripod is also larger and more rugged than offered on the 60mm sizes or on most competitive 80mm models.

The achromatic optics are made to Celestron's exacting specifications and are quite excellent. The standard accessories for this telescope add up to a highly desirable viewing instrument that performs superbly. This telescope works well for both terrestrial and astronomical observing.

Firstscope 80 EQ WA
#21072

80mm (3.1") Aperture
Focal Length of 400mm
Focal Ratio of f/5
Fully Multi-Coated Optics
High Quality 6x30 Finderscope
Standard 1¼" Accessories include: 25mm SMA Eyepiece (16x), Focuser and 90° Diagonal
Sturdy, Adjustable Wood Tripod with Accessory Tray
Weight: 13 Lbs.

The Firstscope 80 EQ WA (Model #21072) is a wide angle, rich field telescope with a short tube that easily captures breathtaking, wide field views of large deep-sky objects. It's a great choice for viewing comets and its dimensions make it highly portable, when viewing out in the field is your goal. The German equatorial mount and tripod are the same sturdy design used on the Firstscope 60 EQ telescope.

The light weight and short tube make this a super portable instrument for easy traveling.

This telescope is also useful for terrestrial viewing and the fast focal ratio allows for excellent telephoto images. A photo adapter is included and all that is needed for photography is a T-ring for your specific 35mm SLR camers.