Starwave ASCENT 80ED F7

Featuring Genuine ED optics, the Starwave ASCENT 80mm F7 ED Doublet refractor has an 80mm objective lens capable of both visual observation and wide-field imaging in one telescope. 

This is the perfect scope to get you, family and friends familiar with the night-sky, or started in astro-photography. Unlike most starter-telescopes, both optical and mechanical quality are very good. We don't sacrifice one for the other. Our philosophy is not to start with low quality equipment, but to include high quality optics in a beginner telescope at a good price to make using the product enjoyable. The Starwave 80 ED is an ideal beginner's choice for astrophotography with your DSLR or Altair camera. It is much easier to use than a Newtonian reflector, with a smaller tube which is easier to mount and keep steady. Unlike reflectors, the optics do not require frequent collimation (alignment) before use, so the product is virtually maintenance free aside from the usual yearly cleaning of the lens. For visual observerving, the Starwave 80ED fits almost any telescope mount.

NOTE! Focal reducer and finderscope must be purchased separately.

Starwave ASCENT 80ED technical specifications:

Optical Design: Fully multi-coated ED doublet lens with an ED element in a collimatable cell
Aperture (mm): 80 mm
Focal Length: 560 mm
Focal Ratio: F7 (F5.6 when using a 0.8x reducer)
Diopter Adjustment: Independent focusing for eyeglass wearers
Maximum Useful Magnification: 157x
Minimum Useful Magnification: 11x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 12
Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.74 arcseconds
Resolution (Dawes): 1.45 arcseconds
Light Gathering Power (compared to the human eye): approx. 131x
Optical Tube Length: 54 cm
Optical Tube Weight: approx. 2.8 kg
Mounting: Vixen-style mounting plate included, compatible with most mounts
Accessories: CNC-machined, split tube rings with M6 mounting holes included in the package