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Starbase 80 Achromatic Telescope w/Tripod (STK08000)

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$454.4 $640 In stock

Category: Refractor Telescope

Description

Takahashi announces its first entry level telescope, the Starbase 80. The Starbase 80 is offered by Takahashi and made in Japan under contract with Takahashi at a factory in Hanamaki, Japan. From the lens coating to the final assembly, every step is carefully performed by the skilled craftsmen of Hanamaki.

The Starbase 80 is an 80 mm f/10 achromatic doublet refractor, and includes an alt / azimuth mount and tripod. Also included is a star diagonal and two orthoscopic eyepieces with focal lengths of 6 mm and 14 mm.

The telescope tube includes a traditional peep sight, or you can purchase the optional 6x30 finder. The included Alt / Azimuth mount weights only 8.2 lbs and features slow motion controls for easy tracking of objects. The tripod features adjustable legs to accommodate different viewing heights.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Abigail ★★★★★

The optics are so crisp that I spotted Jupiter’s moons on my first clear night. Setting it up on the tripod was simpler than I expected, and the whole thing feels solid without being too heavy to carry outside.

James U. ★★★★★

The build quality is immediately noticeable—everything feels precise and solid, from the smooth focuser to the stable tripod. I spent my first clear night scanning the moon and was impressed by how crisp the craters looked, even at low power. Exactly what I hoped for as a step up from toy scopes.

Miles P. ★★★★★

I've been looking for a quality starter telescope that doesn't break the bank, and this one delivered. The tripod feels sturdy even on my uneven patio, and the optics are crisp enough to make out Jupiter's moons clearly.