Skywatcher AC 80/400 StarTravel 80 EQ-1 Telescope

Description

Explore wide Milky Way star clusters and expansive emission nebulae with the Skywatcher AC 80/400 StarTravel 80 EQ-1 Telescope compact equatorial 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 rich-field deep-sky observation.

The Skywatcher AC 80/400 StarTravel 80 EQ-1 Telescope utilizes 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 EQ-1 manual German equatorial mount with counterbalance weights on an aluminum tripod, the 1.40 kg (3.09 lbs) OTA ensures smooth celestial tracking.

Key Features of Skywatcher AC 80/400 StarTravel 80 EQ-1 Telescope

Built for compact equatorial rich-field exploration and wide-field visual sweeping, this 80mm Sky-Watcher StarTravel refractor telescope pairs fast f/5.0 doublet optics with an EQ-1 mount. Its manual slow-motion tracking controls and integrated T-2 threads deliver bright, versatile deep-sky performance.

• 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 unobstructed light transmission
• 1.25-inch rack-and-pinion focuser with integrated external T-2 camera threads
• EQ-1 manual German equatorial mount with counterweight and slow-motion cables
• Adjustable aluminum tripod with integrated central accessory storage tray
• Red dot finder, 1.25-inch 90-degree diagonal, and 2x Barlow lens included
• Super 25mm and Super 10mm eyepieces and Vixen-style mounting bar included

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

The 80mm objective lens gathers abundant light across a short 400mm focal path, producing bright wide-angle views of open star clusters and nebulae. Equipped with direct T-2 camera threads on the focuser drawtube, this Sky-Watcher refractor supports magnifications from 11.4x up to 160x.

EQ-1 Equatorial Mount & Slow-Motion Control Cables

Tracking deep-sky targets across right ascension requires smooth equatorial mechanics. The Sky-Watcher StarTravel 80 EQ-1 features an equatorial mount head with dual flexible slow-motion cables for micro-adjustments along celestial coordinates. Supported by a lightweight aluminum tripod and counterweight system, it provides a stable, portable platform for wide-field astronomical observation under dark skies.

• EQ-1 manual German equatorial mount with dual-axis slow-motion tracking cables
• 1.25-inch 90-degree star diagonal paired with Super 25mm and 10mm eyepieces
• Included 2x Barlow lens doubling visual magnification across all included oculars

Sky-Watcher StarTravel Series Warranty

The Skywatcher AC 80/400 StarTravel 80 EQ-1 Telescope is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the 80mm refractor OTA, EQ-1 mount head, aluminum tripod with tray, counterweight, red dot finder, 1.25-inch 90-degree diagonal, two eyepieces, and a 2x Barlow lens.