Sky Watcher Startravel 80 Refractor Astronomy Telescope with AZ3 Mount

Compact and quick to set up, the Sky-Watcher Startravel 80 is an achromatic refractor telescope with an 80mm aperture, 400mm focal length and fast f/5 focal ratio, supplied here with the AZ3 deluxe alt-azimuth mount. Its short-tube format suits wide-field astronomical viewing, with a specification that also supports daytime terrestrial observation when used with a 1. 25-inch erecting prism sold separately.

Sky-Watcher pairs the optical tube with intuitive slow-motion controls on both altitude and azimuth axes, giving steady manual tracking and precise adjustment. The air-spaced two-element achromatic refractor optics help reduce chromatic aberration, while the multi-coated objective lens supports clear image transmission. For beginners and anyone looking for a versatile wide-field telescope, this model combines straightforward handling with a practical accessory set that includes Plossl eyepieces, a 2x Barlow lens, red dot finder and aluminium tripod with accessory tray.

Key features

• 80mm achromatic refractor optical tube
• 400mm focal length with f/5 focal ratio
• AZ3 deluxe alt-azimuth mount with slow-motion control cables
• Air-spaced two-element achromatic optics
• Multi-coated objective lens
• Direct SLR camera connection
• Highest practical power: x160
• Model number: 10729

Specifications

Optics

• Optical design: Achromatic refractor
• Aperture: 80mm
• Focal length: 400mm
• Focal ratio: f/5
• Highest practical power: x160
• Magnifications with supplied eyepieces: x15. 4, x30. 8, x32 and x64
• Objective lens: Multi-coated

Mount

• Mount type: AZ3 deluxe alt-azimuth
• Controls: Slow-motion cables on horizontal and vertical axes

Build

• Net weight: 8. 5kg
• Skill level: Beginner

In the box

• 12. 5mm Plossl eyepiece
• 26mm Plossl eyepiece
• 2x Barlow lens (1. 25-inch)
• Red dot finder
• 90 star diagonal (1. 25-inch/31. 7mm)
• AZ3 deluxe alt-azimuth mount
• Aluminium tripod
• Accessory tray

Support & warranty

• 1-year warranty

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