The ZWOFF80 APO is a refractive astrograph featuring a powerful flatfield optical design that eliminates the need for a costly field flattener. It simplifies the process of calculating the back focus distance of the flattener and connecting various accessories to achieve the desired distance. Users can connect any necessary accessories without hassle, as long as the target is in focus, ensuring optimal performance of the entire optical system. This streamlines the setup process, saving time and allowing users to focus more on capturing high-quality images.

The ZWOFF80 APO is also suitable for visual observation purposes. It accommodates diagonals and various eyepieces, enabling perfect focus. It can even be used for observing planets using super-high magnification eyepieces.

The telescope's overall design is compact and lightweight. The optical tube assembly (OTA) weighs only 3kg, while the full package, including tube rings and other accessories, weighs 3.9kg. It boasts a 80mm aperture, an f/7.5 focal ratio, and a focal length of 600mm. Unlike other ZWO FF APO telescopes with a quadruplet structure, the FF80 APO employs a quintuplet design with two extra-low dispersion (ED) glasses, ensuring excellent control over chromatic and other aberrations.

The FF80 APO supports the full-frame imaging circle and provides a fine spot diagram with minimal distortions in the peripheral stars. The included 2.5" rigid focuser features a new-type 360° rotator equipped with scales and a finder base. Additionally, the telescope comes with M68, M54, and M48 camera adapters, with the M48 adapter featuring a 2" female thread for easy installation of filters.

Features

• Quintuplet air-spaced APO design

• No need to calculate back focus

• Small and round stars with a central RMS radius of 2.5um

• Various adapters -  M68/M54/M48

• Dual speed (1:10) focuser

• Self-flattening design

• Support both fine and coarse adjustment

• No need for a separate field flattener

Specifications

About ZWO Optical: Astrophotography has never been easier

Established in 2011, ZWO Optical is a fast-growing global astroimaging camera powerhouse based in Suzhou, China. They focus on building and innovating groundbreaking CMOS cameras such as the iconic ZWO ASI120MM Monochrome CMOS camera (the first-ever planetary CMOS camera to beat a CCD in the early 2010s). ZWO continues to pioneer new astrophotography technology with revolutionary features to capture exceptional quality of images of space that will last you a lifetime. Today, ZWO cameras are recognised by every passionate astrophotographer and are available in over 25 countries internationally.

Product Code: FF80-APO