Skywatcher AC 80/400 StarTravel AZ-3 Telescope

Description

Scan daytime wildlife horizons and rich Milky Way star fields using the Skywatcher AC 80/400 StarTravel AZ-3 Telescope dual-purpose alt-azimuth refractor system. Designed with a fast f/5.0 focal ratio, this 80mm (3.15 in) aperture telescope features a 400mm focal length, delivering 1.45 arcseconds Dawes resolving power and reaching magnitude 12.2 for bright open cluster scanning and daytime spotting.

The Skywatcher AC 80/400 StarTravel AZ-3 Telescope features an air-spaced achromatic doublet objective with multi-coated crown and flint optical glass elements. Its 380mm aluminum tube features an unobstructed 0% central profile and a 1.25-inch rack-and-pinion focuser with an integrated T-2 camera thread. Mounted on an AZ-3 manual alt-azimuth mount with dual flexible slow-motion cables on an aluminum tripod, the 1.40 kg (3.09 lbs) OTA ensures smooth, jitter-free terrestrial and celestial panning.

Key Features of Skywatcher AC 80/400 StarTravel AZ-3 Telescope

Built for dual-use daytime nature spotting and wide-field astronomical observation, this 80mm Sky-Watcher StarTravel Black Diamond telescope pairs compact doublet optics with an AZ-3 alt-azimuth mount. Its dual flexible slow-motion cables and 45-degree erecting prism provide intuitive, upright visual framing.

• 80mm (3.15 in) clear aperture with 400mm focal length and fast f/5.0 optical speed
• Air-spaced achromatic doublet objective with multi-coated optical glass
• 0% secondary mirror obstruction for clear, high-contrast light throughput
• 1.25-inch rack-and-pinion focuser with integrated external T-2 camera thread
• AZ-3 precision manual alt-azimuth mount head with aluminum tripod and tray
• Dual flexible slow-motion control cables for smooth altitude and azimuth panning
• 1.25-inch 45-degree erect-image diagonal for upright daytime terrestrial spotting
• Red dot finder, tube mounting rings, and Super 25mm and 10mm eyepieces included

Fast f/5.0 Achromatic Doublet & T-2 Camera Threads

The 80mm objective lens captures expansive, luminous fields of view across sprawling open clusters and bright nebulae. Equipped with an integrated T-2 thread on the focuser drawtube, this Sky-Watcher refractor supports magnifications from 11.4x up to 160x.

AZ-3 Alt-Azimuth Mount & Slow-Motion Cables

Precise manual framing is vital when tracking wildlife or panning through dense star fields. The StarTravel 80 AZ-3 features an alt-azimuth mount head equipped with dual flexible slow-motion cables for micro-adjustments in altitude and azimuth. Paired with a 45-degree erect-image diagonal, it delivers upright, naturally oriented views for all-purpose observing.

• Geared AZ-3 alt-azimuth mount head with dual flexible slow-motion control cables
• 1.25-inch 45-degree erect-image diagonal for upright terrestrial and nature spotting
• Super 25mm and Super 10mm eyepieces paired with an easy-to-use red dot finder

Sky-Watcher StarTravel Black Diamond Warranty

The Skywatcher AC 80/400 StarTravel AZ-3 Telescope is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the 80mm refractor OTA, AZ-3 alt-azimuth mount head, aluminum tripod with accessory tray, red dot finder, 1.25-inch 45-degree erect-image diagonal, tube rings, and two eyepieces.