Zenithstar 80 II ED Apochromatic Telescope

William Optics' second generation Zenithstar 80 telescope is an apochromatic doublet incorporating ED glass for excellent colour performance. It is ideal for planetary work, wide-field imaging and crisp high-power observations. Or you can use it as a very capable guide scope.

• Doublet ED, using premimum Ohara FPL-51 Japanese glass, air spaced, in CNC machined ultra high precision lens cell
• Each lens is Fully Multi-Coated with the best-in-class anti-reflection coatings
• Fully baffled to block all extraneous off-axis light rays and prevent glancing reflections, increasing overall contrast
• 80 mm clear aperture
• Fully CNC machined production, no plastic part used
• Drawtube travel length 80 mm, with precision graduated scale
• 1.25" adapter included
• Brass Compression rings on the adapter: will not ruin your precious eyepieces
• Retractable dewshield, for enhanced transportability
• Only 2.8 kg. Perfect for piggybacking as guide scope
• Optional rings, guiding rings and 0.8x field flattener/reducer are available
• Superior anodizing will not only give you a beautiful telescope, but also protect it by making the surface much harder than natural aluminum
• Elegant blue finish, stylish like a designer product. It is particularly suited to be paired to SCTs as a guiding scope
• William Optics 360-degree rotatable Crayford focuser, smooth and precise
• Adjustable focuser tension
• Super-smooth and reliable 1:10 micro focuser for fine focusing during astrophotography or visual observations alike
• Exclusive Aluminum carrying case included in the price
• Water resistant case
• Carry-on size: take it with you on the plane
• Two-year, no fuss warranty and constant customer service