SkyWatcher Startravel-80 (80/400) refractor on AZ PRONTO (AZ3-R) mount

The SkyWatcher Startravel 80  80/400 refracting telescope has a Fraunhofer-type system objective with 2 elements. The objective lens is fully multi coated and provides excellent and distortion free view. The rack and pinion focuser is made of metal and accepts 1,25" eyepieces and accessories. At 12x magnification the field of view is large, over 4 degrees, and is ideal for observing North America-, Pelican-, Andromeda- or Veil-nebula. However the telescope is ideal for observing large and faint objects, but of course can be used to observe Moons and planets in the magnification range of 12-120x.

The easy to use AZ Pronto azimuthal tripod comes with precisional mechanic parts so the positioning is very precise even with high magnifications. Thanks to the telescopic tripod the stance is very stable while it's light weight and small size make it easy to store.

The biggest advantage of the new SkyWatcher AZ Pronto mount is it's very easy handling. It is easy to set up, easy to carry, lightweight and compact mount. It gives enough stability for smaller telescopes. The tubes can be installed without tools since the mount comes with standard dovetail.