Stellarvue Triplet Apo SVX080T-3SV

Product Description

The Stellarvue SVX080T features an 80 mm f-6 (480 mm focal length) fully multi-coated, 3-element objective lens with a super low dispersion center element. To attain our high level of optical accuracy, Stellarvue opticians meticulously figure objectives in our shop using our Zygo Phase-shifting Laser Interferometer and a double pass autocollimater. 

Waiting Period: This telescope is an investment. Please do not order if you are in a hurry or you cannot tolerate unforeseen delays. Time is not of the essence, optical accuracy is. We estimate that an order placed now will be completed in about 30 days. This our best guess estimate on when a telescope ordered now should be delivered. If it takes longer to perfect some optics or something else takes place, like a batch of bad glass, additional delays can happen. One thing is certain, the sooner you order, the sooner you will receive yours. 

Each lens uses extreme broadband coatings on each surface enhance it even further. The stars appear vivid and the background, velvet black. Since these coatings transmit more than 99% in and beyond the visual spectrum, reflections seen on CCD images are eliminated. 

Tube and dew shield: This telescope comes with an aluminum tube and dew shield that is precision machined, tumbled and black anodized. The inside of the main tube assembly is painted "Ultra-flat Black" and the focuser is baffled with ridges to minimize tube wall reflections. Fittings are black anodized aluminum. The dew shield retracts, reducing the length of the telescope for storage. Extending the dew shield minimizes dewing of the objective at night and serves as a glare shade during the daytime. 

Risers and Rail for use with a Camera (Imaging Version Only): When adding a camera, a rail must be added to slide the system forward in order to counterbalance the additional weight. Risers allow the camera to rotate without running into the rail.

Rings: Solid 6061-T6 aluminum rings bolted directly to the tube to eliminate any felt flexure. This is unique to the telescope. Each ring has a total of 12 1/4-20 threaded holes placed on four sides to facilitate the addition of controllers, guidescopes, handle and other accessories. 

Field Flattener for Imaging (Imaging Version Only): The SFFX-1 flattener included in the purchase price of the telescope is optimized to work with DSLR cameras that have an over-sized 48 mm t-ring. This modular flattener can be used with various optional adapters, making it compatible with CCD and CMOS cameras that may have a different back-focus. The SFFX-1 attaches directly to the draw tube by unthreading the 2" visual back and threading the SFFX-1 in its place. 

If your camera has a different back-focus, call us at (530) 823-7796 and we will advise you on what you need to use this flattener with your camera.  In most cases, we can also modify the flattener so it will work with your particular camera, eliminating the need to purchase expensive custom adapters. 

For visual use, the Stellarvue Optimus eyepieces and our 2" quartz mirror star diagonal are recommended.

Two-year warranty and Stellarvue service:  Stellarvue telescopes and accessories are covered by a two-year warranty. After warranty expires, Stellarvue can repair your telescope if it is damaged for a nominal fee.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Objective Lens: 80 mm f-6 480 mm focal length Apo Triplet

Optical tube length: 18" when focuser is racked in

Focuser: Stellarvue 3" focuser with heavy duty dual-speed rack and pinion mechanism, 2" and 1.25" compression ring adapters. Threaded to accept field flattener. Optional Moonlite NiteCrawler WR30 will default to being red. Please contact us for a custom color selection, which requires full payment for the focuser in advance.

Dew Shield Front Ring: 4" diameter

Weight: 8 lbs without risers/rail; 11.5 lbs with risers/rail

Photographic Field Flattener: Our exclusive SFFX-1 full frame field flattener included.

Image Circle: Approximately 42 mm

Financing information.