Save $200 on this telescope while supplies last. Formerly $899, now: $699 with hard case. We discontinued our former import line of "Stellarvue Access Refractors" many years ago as we focused on hand figuring highly accurate telescope objectives in-house. These are the last of our inventory. We do not figure these objectives here nor do we Zygo test them as it would add to the cost, defeating the purpose of a budget, entry level telescope.
The Stellarvue Access 80 mm telescope is your chance to own a doublet refractor at an affordable price! It uses a unique combination of materials to keep the cost down without sacrificing usability. The objective contains an apochromatic doublet using a combination of FCD100 and Lanthanum which will keep your image contrast high, and since every lens is aligned before shipment you can be sure that you’ll be getting very good performanace for the money. This telescope has more contrast and better color correction than the cheaper ED telescopes we once carried. With the 2.5-inch focuser you’ll be able to handle any combination of diagonal and eyepiece we offer. Also, with the superior design of the rack and pinion focuser you can be assured of smooth yet stable draw tube travel.
What this is: The former Access series of imported telescopes were offered to provide people with "access" to a good telescope at a very affordable price. Access series telescopes are made entirely in China and the optics are figured there. We check each telescope to ensure the focuser operates according to spec and the optics are properly aligned.
Objective Lens: 80 mm clear aperture, 560 mm focal length (F-7), doublet with a single SD element (FCD100 and Lanthanum).
What this is: These telescopes perform on par with other import telescopes within their range. These are very good visual instruments with excellent contrast thanks to the SD glass.
Tube and dew shield: The Stellarvue Access 125 comes with an aluminum tube and dew shield that is finished in Instrument White. Fittings are black anodized aluminum. The dew shield retracts reducing the length of the telescope when being stored. Extending the dew-shield minimizes dewing of the objective at night and serves as a glare shade during the daytime. Since these tubes and dew shieds have been on the shelf, the one you receive may have some very minor marks on it.
Internal tube treatment: The inside of the main tube assembly is painted "ultra flat black" and is baffled to eliminate tube wall reflections.
2.5" dual speed focuser: This is an imported dual speed, 2.5” focuser that provides a full 80mm of travel. It comes with an SER2 rotator on the drawtube. The focuser is smooth and stable, we adjust them here before approving the telescope for sale. This focuser is perfect for visual use. It has an ultra-smooth (9:1 Ratio) fine focus control to attain perfect focus every time. An internal brake system allows the user to adjust capacity.
Aluminum hinged rings: The Access 80 comes with two lightweight, hinged, cast aluminum mounting rings. Each ring has three M6 threaded holes top and bottom. The holes are 15 mm apart. Use the included rail for telescope mounts using the Vixen style rail or use the optional TP009 for mounts that use the larger Losmandy style rail.
Vixen Style Rail and Balance: The Access telescopes come with a Vixen style rail with a center threaded 1/4-20 hole, two countersunk holes and a slot allowing the rings to be positioned between about 55 mm and 120 mm apart.
Free Hard Case:While they remain, we are including a free hard case with the purchase of these 80mm telescopes. The case has a hard foam lining that will hold the telescope snugly and securely when it is being transported.
Light gathering and magnification power: A 80 mm refractor gathers 130 times the amount of light the naked eye does. The telescope can be used to about 180X depending on the seeing conditions.
Two year warranty and Stellarvue Service: We are with you for life. Stellarvue telescopes and accessories are covered by a two-year warranty. But it does not stop there. Since we are a telescope maker, we can repair your telescope for a very nominal fee years after it goes out of warranty, should you accidentally drop it on concrete or otherwise damage it. Buy a Stellarvue Telescope with confidence. Our customer care is legendary.
