{"product_id":"omegon-ac-80-400-az-3-refractor-telescope","title":"Omegon AC 80\/400 AZ-3 Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOmegon AC 80\/400 AZ-3 Telescope – Compact Wide-Field Refractor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOmegon AC 80\/400 AZ-3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact 80mm achromatic refractor designed for wide-field observing, easy transport and straightforward operation. Its short 400mm focal length gives an \u003cstrong\u003ef\/5 optical system\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly well suited to sweeping large areas of the night sky and enjoying expansive views through the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with the \u003cstrong\u003eOmegon AZ-3 altazimuth mount\u003c\/strong\u003e, aluminium tripod, two 1.25-inch eyepieces, 90° star diagonal and red-dot finder, this is a practical complete telescope package for beginners and anyone looking for a lightweight grab-and-go refractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-AC-80-400-AZ-3-telescope.jpg?v=1787751103\" alt=\"Omegon AC 80\/400 AZ-3 refractor telescope with altazimuth mount and tripod\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e80mm Aperture with a Short 400mm Focal Length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe telescope uses an \u003cstrong\u003e80mm achromatic objective\u003c\/strong\u003e combined with a 400mm focal length. This relatively short focal length produces the wide fields of view associated with compact rich-field refractors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than restricting you to a narrow section of sky, the 80\/400 design allows you to explore larger celestial regions and star fields. This makes it particularly appealing for casual exploration of the night sky and for searching for objects such as comets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide-field design can also provide attractive views of larger astronomical objects and regions. The Andromeda Galaxy and open star clusters are examples highlighted for this telescope, although the supplier specification classifies general nebula and galaxy observing as \u003cstrong\u003enot recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-AC-80-400-AZ-3-telescope_1.jpg?v=1787751103\" alt=\"Omegon 80mm f5 achromatic refractor telescope optical tube\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Portable Telescope for Astronomy and Nature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the attractions of an 80\/400 refractor is its compact optical tube. It is considerably easier to transport than many longer focal-length telescopes, making it a useful choice when you want an observing setup that can be moved and set up without unnecessary complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe telescope is also specified for \u003cstrong\u003enature observation\u003c\/strong\u003e. During daylight hours it can therefore be used for observing distant terrestrial subjects, before returning to astronomical use after dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied 90° star diagonal is primarily intended to provide a comfortable viewing angle when the telescope is pointed towards the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-AC-80-400-AZ-3-telescope_2.jpg?v=1787751103\" alt=\"Omegon AC 80\/400 compact refractor telescope for astronomy and nature observation\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOmegon AZ-3 Altazimuth Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe telescope is supplied on the \u003cstrong\u003eOmegon AZ-3 altazimuth mount\u003c\/strong\u003e. Altazimuth operation keeps movement intuitive: the telescope can be moved horizontally and vertically to locate and follow objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe AZ-3 also incorporates \u003cstrong\u003eslow-motion controls on both axes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once an object has been centred in the eyepiece, these controls allow smaller, more precise movements than simply pushing the telescope by hand. This is particularly useful when following astronomical targets as they move across the field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mount can rotate through 360°, allowing the telescope to be directed around the horizon as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-AC-80-400-AZ-3-telescope_3.jpg?v=1787751104\" alt=\"Omegon AZ-3 altazimuth telescope mount with slow-motion controls\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStandard 1.25-Inch Eyepiece System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rack-and-pinion focuser accepts \u003cstrong\u003estandard 1.25-inch eyepieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the telescope access to the widely used 1.25-inch astronomical eyepiece format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo eyepieces are supplied:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper 20mm eyepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper 10mm eyepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e1.25-inch 90° star diagonal\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ered-dot finder\u003c\/strong\u003e are also included according to the supplier specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-AC-80-400-AZ-3-telescope_4.jpg?v=1787751103\" alt=\"Omegon AC 80\/400 AZ-3 telescope accessories and observing equipment\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRed-Dot Finder for Simple Target Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe included \u003cstrong\u003ered-dot finder\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a straightforward way to aim the telescope. Rather than looking through a magnifying finder telescope, you use the illuminated reference point to help align the main telescope with the area of sky you want to observe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis simple aiming system is particularly useful for a beginner telescope intended for wide-field exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the Omegon 80\/400 AZ-3 For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier recommends this telescope for \u003cstrong\u003ebeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its compact refractor design, manual altazimuth mount and wide-field characteristics make it particularly suitable for observers who value portability and straightforward visual observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the supplied specifications, the telescope is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eMoon and planetary observation\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003enature observation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Astrophotography is listed as not recommended, and this model should therefore be regarded primarily as a visual observing telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-AC-80-400-AZ-3-telescope_5.jpg?v=1787751103\" alt=\"Omegon AC 80\/400 AZ-3 beginner refractor telescope complete setup\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e80mm achromatic refractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e400mm focal length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFast f\/5 focal ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact wide-field optical design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAZ-3 manual altazimuth mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlow-motion controls on both mount axes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e360° mount rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  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style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNot recommended – only with an appropriate solar filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced observers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservatories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSolar Observation Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever look directly at the Sun through this telescope without suitable specialist solar equipment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Solar observation requires a \u003cstrong\u003esuitable certified solar filter securely fitted over the front aperture of the telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e. An eyepiece solar filter must not be used as a substitute for a proper front-aperture solar filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstruction Manuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree English-language instruction manuals are available for the telescope, AZ-3 mount and supplied red-dot finder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/33134_1_Instructions_Manual_80400_EN.pdf?v=1787751104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#111;color:#fff;padding:14px 24px;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600;margin:6px;\"\u003e\nView \/ Download 80\/400 Telescope Manual (PDF)\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/33134_2_Instructions_Manual_AZ3_montierung_EN.pdf?v=1787751105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#111;color:#fff;padding:14px 24px;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600;margin:6px;\"\u003e\nView \/ Download AZ-3 Mount Manual (PDF)\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/33134_3_Instructions_Manual_Omegon_Red_Dot_Finder_EN.pdf?v=1787751104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#111;color:#fff;padding:14px 24px;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600;margin:6px;\"\u003e\nView \/ Download Red-Dot Finder Manual (PDF)\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Omegon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55641379340664,"sku":"33134","price":269.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/Omegon-AC-80-400-AZ-3-telescope_2.jpg?v=1787751103","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/omegon-ac-80-400-az-3-refractor-telescope","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}