{"product_id":"takahashi-starbase-80-f-10-doublet-refracting-telescope-stk08000","title":"Takahashi Starbase 80 f\/10 Doublet Refracting Telescope (STK08000)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTakahashi Starbase 80 f\/10 Doublet Refracting Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tab-list\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description bottom clearfix\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Takahashi Starbase 80 is the first entry-level beginner telescope from one of the most well-respected manufacturers in the astronomy community. Takahashi prides themselves on being 100% Japanese made and hold themselves to a level of excellence that very few achieve on such a scale. Being such a high-end telescope manufacturer since their inception, Takahashi has broken their trend of providing scopes for only veteran and professional astronomers to bring in beginners looking for guaranteed quality on their first telescope. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMain Features of the Takahashi Starbase 80 Telescope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTarget Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Like all Takahashi scopes, the Starbase 80 is well-suited to observe everything in the night sky be it the Moon, the planets, nebulae, galaxies, or star clusters. No matter what you want to look at, you can see it through this telescope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSturdy Mount and Tripod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Coming equipped with an easy-to-use alt-azimuth mount and a steady tripod to sit on, this scope is sure to provide the solid foundation every astronomer needs in their setup. This mount and tripod combo is also lightweight enough to be easily carried to any desired observation location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReady to Use\u003c\/b\u003e - Right out of the box the Starbase 80 is perfectly usable in just a couple of minutes! Included with the mount and tripod combo is a rack and pinion focuser compatible with 1.25\" accessories like the also included star diagonal and two eyepieces. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn short\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop-quality beginner telescope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReady to use right out of the box with essential accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLightweight and easy to carry anywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e800 mm focal length to see planets and distance objects up close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal weight: 14 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"left\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"right\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e80 mm (3.25\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"left\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDawes Limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"right\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e0.15 arcseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"left\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"right\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e800 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"left\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"right\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ef\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"left\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHighest Magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"right\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e160x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"left\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLight Gathering Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"right\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e131x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"left\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLimiting Magnitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"right\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e13.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"left\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"right\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDoublet Refractor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakahashi Starbase 80 Achromatic Refractor Telescope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlt-azimuth Mount and Tripod Combo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Orthoscopic 1.25\" Eyepieces (6 mm \u0026amp; 14 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25\" Star Diagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/takahashiamerica.com\/pages\/warranty-service?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=warranty\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/takahashiamerica.com\/pages\/warranty-service?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=warranty\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eTakahashi 5-Years Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44156888908005,"sku":"TAK-STK08000","price":896.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/takahashi-starbase-80-f10-doublet-refracting-telescope-stk08000-astronomy-plus.jpg?v=1690492318","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/takahashi-starbase-80-f-10-doublet-refracting-telescope-stk08000","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}