Starwave ASCENT 80ED F7 Refractor Telescope Geared Focuser
Product code:
SWAS80ED-OTA
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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.
The convenience of a refractor. 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. Please contact us for recommendations based on your intended observing style.
Daytime viewing. By adding an optional image-erecting prism diagonal, the Starwave 80 ED becomes a real performer when it comes to terrestrial and nautical observation, offering performance in the same category as ED spotting scopes costing many times the price. Simply increase the brightness on the Red Dot Finder and you can use the scope with pinpoint accuracy during daytime.
Mount choices: As a minimum mount size, we recommend the Skywatcher EQM35, EQ5 and similar capacity mounts. Contact us for options.
Magnification: The magnification of a telescope is determined by dividing the telescope focal length in mm by the eyepiece focal length in mm. For example the Starwave ASCENT 80ED has a 560mm focal length, which, when used with the Altair Ultraflat 24mm eyepiece yields 23x magnification. (E.g. 560mm divided by 24mm = 23x magnification). If you use a Barlow lens (such as the Altair 2x Flat Field Barlow) just multiply the magnification by 2x. In this case, the result is 46x.
Eyepiece focal length: 5mm 6mm 7mm 10mm 15mm 18mm 24mm 30mm
Magnification: 112x 93x 80x 56x 37x 31x 23x 23x
Finding objects in the telescope. Using a low power eyepiece at around 25x you can quite easily spot a bright or large object by sighting along the telescope, however fainter and smaller objects would benefit from these optional finders for easier object location.
For imaging with a DSLR or astro CMOS/CCD camera, you'll need the following:
Starwave ASCENT 80ED technical specifications:
- ED optics offer improved colour correction, which produces a higher contrast image, whilst allowing a short, portable telescope tube.
- All metal. There are no plastic parts, anywhere in this product except for the rear dust cap.
- Proper Dual Speed Geared focuser with micro focusing (essential for fine detail).
- The focuser is imaging capable and the rear 2" Focuser push-fit adaptor has 3x thumbscrews and a brass compression ring. Diagonal barrels aren't marred, cameras are firmly held and aligned.
- Flat field fast focal ratio F5.6 imaging with the optional 0.8x field flattener/reducer.
- Starwave 80mm F7 ED / Lanthanum Doublet Objective, with full multi-coatings on all surfaces in a collimatable lens cell with QC serial number.
- 2.5" Dual Speed Geared focuser with 1:10 ratio fine-focusing knob.
- Optional 9x50 finder with metal body and front focusing lens. Metal mounting stalk is able to attach direct to the optical tube (screws provided) or with the Altair Universal Quick Release Finder Bracket (code: UNIFBR-QRB). A high quality 23mm wide field eyepiece with laser etched, independently focusing reticule.
- 2"-1.25" Push-Fit Adapter with non-marring brass compression ring.
- Front push-fit metal dust cap, rear plastic plug style dust cap.
- Genuine CNC machined tube rings, fully adjustable for balance and rotation.
- Metal dovetail plate so you can use the scope with just about any telescope mount including iOptron, Skywatcher.
- Retractable Metal dewshield 103mm Outer Diameter 15cm length.
- The optical tube is 54cm length and weighs about 2.8kg.(including tube rings and Vixen plate)
The convenience of a refractor. 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. Please contact us for recommendations based on your intended observing style.
Daytime viewing. By adding an optional image-erecting prism diagonal, the Starwave 80 ED becomes a real performer when it comes to terrestrial and nautical observation, offering performance in the same category as ED spotting scopes costing many times the price. Simply increase the brightness on the Red Dot Finder and you can use the scope with pinpoint accuracy during daytime.
Mount choices: As a minimum mount size, we recommend the Skywatcher EQM35, EQ5 and similar capacity mounts. Contact us for options.
Magnification: The magnification of a telescope is determined by dividing the telescope focal length in mm by the eyepiece focal length in mm. For example the Starwave ASCENT 80ED has a 560mm focal length, which, when used with the Altair Ultraflat 24mm eyepiece yields 23x magnification. (E.g. 560mm divided by 24mm = 23x magnification). If you use a Barlow lens (such as the Altair 2x Flat Field Barlow) just multiply the magnification by 2x. In this case, the result is 46x.
Eyepiece focal length: 5mm 6mm 7mm 10mm 15mm 18mm 24mm 30mm
Magnification: 112x 93x 80x 56x 37x 31x 23x 23x
Finding objects in the telescope. Using a low power eyepiece at around 25x you can quite easily spot a bright or large object by sighting along the telescope, however fainter and smaller objects would benefit from these optional finders for easier object location.
- Starwave ASCENT 50mm Finder & QRB (Product code: SWA50F-UNIFBR)
- RDF (Product code: SW-RDF-B1-UNIFBR)
For imaging with a DSLR or astro CMOS/CCD camera, you'll need the following:
- An optional 70mm M48 Extension Tube to insert into the 2" focuser aperture, to occupy the space normally taken up by a star-diagonal. Product code: AEX70-2
- Optional 0.8x reducer flattener. Product code: RED-ASCENT-0.8X
- Appropriate spacers between camera and reducer (please contact us for advice).
- 2" Light Pollution Filter (depends on your local conditions, contact us for advice)
- Optional Altair 2" Magnetic Filter Holder (choice depending on the camera)
- Optional Altair Bahtinov Mask for Starwave 80ED (Product Code: BMASK-SWAS80ED)
Starwave ASCENT 80ED technical specifications:
- Optical Design: Fully Multicoated ED Doublet lens with ED element in collimatable cell.
- Aperture (mm): 80 mm.
- Focal Length: 560 mm.
- Focal Ratio: F7 (F5.6 with 0.8x reducer).
- Optional Finderscope: 9x50 focusing objective (206.6mm focal length).
- Optional Finderscope Eyepiece: 23mm .focal length with laser etched reticule, independent focusing for eyeglass users.
- Highest Useful Magnification: 157 x
- Lowest Useful Magnification: 11 x
- Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 12
- Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.74 arc seconds
- Resolution (Dawes): 1.45 arc seconds
- Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 131 x approx.
- Optical Tube Length: 54cm
- Optical Tube Weight: 2.8kg Approx.
- Vixen style bar to fit most mounts included.
- CNC Machined split-style tube rings with M6 mounting holes included.
Product Info
EAN | 0747742377570 |
GTIN | 0747742377570 |
MPN | SWAS80ED-OTA |
MPN | SWAS80ED-OTA |
Brand | Altair |
Product Code | SWAS80ED-OTA |
Delivery Weight Package
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7.5kg |