Daystar 500mm EFL 80mm F/6.25 ED APO Refractor

500mm EFL Refractor Telescope 80mm F/6 featuring top end Crayford / Rack & Pinion Hybrid Focuser

Description:

• ED APO doublet objective lens system
• Fully multi-coated optics ensures utmost light transmission
• Finely CNC machined aluminum body and focuser
  
• Deluxe high-gloss anodizing finish
  
• Retractable sunshade
  
• Accepts all 2” universal telescope eyepieces

Specifications:

• Optical design: Refractor
  
• Aperture: 80mm
  
• Focal Length: 500mm
  
• Focal Ratio : f/6
  
• Lens: Apochromatic Doublet Refractors, Fully Multi-Coated
• Glass Type: Superior Extra-Low Dispersion Glass BK7/FPL-53 (ED)
• Attachments: 2" Rack & Pinion Hybrid Drive Focuser
  
• Aluminum Carrying Case

ED glass elements are fluorite-based and feature proprietary Metallic High-Transmission Coatings™, virtually eliminating all false color while dual-baffles prevent stray light from affecting your photography.

The Daystar 500mm refractor was selected for use on the National Solar Observatory’s “Citizen CATE” projects in 2017, 2024, and beyond!

Includes 90mm white light Universal Lens Filter

Optional upgrade: add 2” Dielectric coated mirror diagonal included in price of $799