Orion CT80 Compact f/5 Doublet Refracting OTA Telescope

In case you already have a favorite telescope mount or tripod, we offer this affordable optical tube version of the portable Orion CT80 80mm Compact Refractor Telescope without accessories. This versatile refractor excels at wide-field observations day or night, and can also be used as a precise guide scope for advanced astrophotography pursuits.  When attached to a tripod or equatorial mount and equipped with an optional mirror diagonal and eyepiece, the Orion CT80 becomes a pleasantly portable rich-field star probe that delivers bright, wide-field views. The CT80 telescope's fully coated 80mm objective lens and 400mm focal length makes it a perfect telescope for scanning vast expanses of night sky. Internal baffles help eliminate off-axis reflections and optimize contrast. The Orion CT80 Refractor Telescope Optical Tube reels in brighter deep-sky objects for you to explore and also provides great views of solar system targets like Saturn, Jupiter, and the Moon.For observing terrestri