{"id":89702,"date":"2025-11-27T10:29:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T09:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=89702"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:47:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:47:21","slug":"sky-watcher-startravel-80-az3","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-startravel-80-az3\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Startravel-80 AZ3 - 80mm Achromatic Refractor"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compact, clear and immediately ready for action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Skywatcher AC 80\/400 AZ-3 gives you a wide, bright view of the sky. You'll see results quickly, even if this is your first telescope. The 80 mm lens captures enough light to show the Moon tightly and clearly. Craters stand out clearly, and shadows gain depth. You can immediately see why this is an ideal scope to start with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"89705\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Skywatcher-AC-80-400-AZ-3-Telescoop-StarTravel-3.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher AC 80\/400 AZ-3 telescope with achromatic refractor optics and AZ-3 azimuthal mount\" class=\"wp-image-89705\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Large field of view for spectacular sky objects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The short focal length provides a wide image. This makes finding objects much easier. You pick up large areas at once: perfect for nebulae such as Orion or the Andromeda Nebula. Your image remains clear because the telescope allows a lot of light through. This makes it feel like the objects are getting closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"89704\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Skywatcher-AC-80-400-AZ-3-Telescoop-StarTravel-2.jpg\" alt=\"Skywatcher AC 80\/400 AZ-3 aluminum tripod height adjustable from 70 to 123 cm\" class=\"wp-image-89704\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More detail in planets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the compact design, you see a surprising amount. Jupiter shows cloud bands. Saturn shows its rings. Thanks to the higher resolution, you see more detail than on smaller entry-level models. Everything stays quiet in focus, so you can watch relaxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AZ-3 mount: smooth aiming without hassle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AZ-3 mount makes viewing easy. You move the telescope smoothly in any direction. You make fine adjustments with the flexible axes. This keeps every object in focus, even at higher magnifications. You point, turn a little and look on. That's all you have to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Light and easy to carry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aluminum tripod is sturdy but light. You set it at the right height and you're ready. Ideal for the garden or a dark spot just outside the city. You move the whole set without effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the included eyepieces, 2\u00d7 Barlow and a red-dot viewfinder, you can get started right away. You choose a low magnification to find something quickly and switch to a higher one when you want to see more detail. That way, this telescope works exactly the way you want it to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For whom this is the perfect choice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You want a telescope that works easily and gives instant results. You want to view large sky areas AND have enough magnification for planets. You're looking for something light, compact, affordable and user-friendly. The Skywatcher AC 80\/400 AZ-3 fits those needs perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Refractor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>Achromat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aperture (mm)<\/td><td>80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focal length (mm)<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aperture ratio (f\/)<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resolution<\/td><td>1,44<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Limit value (mag)<\/td><td>11,3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube construction<\/td><td>Full tube<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Focuser<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>Rack<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ocular connection<\/td><td>1,25\u2033<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mount<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>GoTo steering<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of mount<\/td><td>Azimuthal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carrying capacity (kg)<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tripod<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Tripod<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Included accessories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Divergent optics<\/td><td>1.25\u2033 90\u00b0 zenith prism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Barlow lens<\/td><td>2\u00d7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.25\u2033 eyepieces<\/td><td>PL 26mm, PL 12.5mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seeker<\/td><td>Red dot finder<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>General<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Series<\/td><td>AZ-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Astrophotography<\/td><td>Not recommended<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moon &amp; Planets<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nature observation<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nebulae &amp; galaxies<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sun<\/td><td>Not recommended (only with appropriate sunscreens)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recommended for<\/td><td>Beginners<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advanced<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Observatories<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skywatcher AC 80\/400 AZ-3 comes with azimuth AZ-3 mount, height-adjustable aluminum tripod, 26 mm and 12.5 mm eyepieces, 2x Barlow lens, 90\u00b0 zenith prism and Red dot finder.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":97667,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[542],"product_cat":[51,567],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-89702","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-sky-watcher","product_cat-telescopen","product_cat-refractors","product_shipping_class-licht","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":7706,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/omegon-telescoop-ac-80-400-az-3\/","url_meta":{"origin":89702,"position":0},"title":"Omegon AC 80\/400 AZ-3","author":"","date":"12-02-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Omegon Telescope AC 80\/400 AZ-3 - 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