APM offers you a comprehensive selection of different telescopes for every requirement and budget. We can offer you various mirror telescopes, refractors and catadioptric telescopes, from a simple entry-level telescope to a 1.5m observatory telescope.
The 80PHQ is a very transportable APO refractor for astrophotography with corrected field of view up to full frame format and for observing up to the highest magnification range.
Aperture 80 mm / focal length 600 mm / focal ratio f/7.5
4-element Petzval system with color clean triplet objective and one corrector lens built into the tube
Stable 3" RAP focuser with dual speed and 360° rotation
Sufficient working distance for observation with 2" accessories
Suitable photo adapters are included in delivery
Illuminated image circle with very good correction up to full frame format
CNC tube rings with Vixen style EQ5 dovetail bars and carrying handle
Finder shoe for standard finder and mini guiding telescopes available
High quality carrying case for optimal protection of the telescope
Each Quadruplet Apo is inspected upon receipt, you will receive an optimally adjusted telescope for successful photography and observation from the very beginning.
Parabolic mirror and secondary mirror coated with Radiant Aluminium Quartz (RAQ) coating, with up to 94% reflectivity and optimum durability and long-term stability
Mount Type: Alt-Azimuth, Half-Fork Single-Arm
An Equatorial Wedge will be available to purchase separately to use the mount in EQ Mode.
Payload Capacity: 12kg
Controllable by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or supplied SynScan Handset
Connection Sockets: USB-B, Autoguider, SynScan Handset & Power Jack Input
SynScan AZ Computerised Handset with 42,900+ Object Handset Database containing full Messier, NGC and IC catalogues
Controller: Free SynScan or SynScan PRO Apps for iOS and Android mobile device or Synscan Handset (included)
SynScan App Database: Total 10,000+ Objects. Deep Sky Objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell Catalogues, Named DSOs, Named Stars: 305, Double Stars: 55, Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun , Moon. (Unlimited objects when working with a 3rd party planetarium software).
SynScan App's Other Features: Tonight's Best Sky Tour, Point and Go with a mobile device, Identification of Celestial Objects, Remote control over Internet, User defined objects, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)
Powered by either Internal Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery 9.6v 45Ah or 12-15 volt DC 3A External Power Supply (not supplied)
Up to 10 hours Tracking Operation Time using Internal Battery
45mm/75mm Dual-Fit Dovetail Saddle
Locking clutches on both Altitude and Azimuth Axes
Transmission: Stepper Motors with Worm Wheel and Worm Gear Mechanism. Number of Teeth 180 (both axes)
Convenient carrying handle point on mount
Complete with Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray