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White 80mm refractor tube with 45-degree diagonal and SolarLite filter cell

iOptron

iOptron Solar 80 80mm White Light Solar Scope

SKU CH-WWV9-0CAT7

An 80 mm achromatic refractor with a 60 mm SolarLite white-light filter, 45° erect-image diagonal, and 16× and 40× eyepieces for detailed solar-surface observation

  • 80mm achromatic refractor delivers detailed solar views
  • 45-degree erect-image prism provides comfortable viewing angles
  • SolarLite white light filter with 60mm aperture ensures safe observation
  • 25mm eyepiece gives 16x magnification for wide-field views
  • 10mm eyepiece provides 40x magnification for close-up detail

Solar Scope with 80mm Achromatic Refractor

The iOptron Solar 80 is an 80mm f/5 achromatic refracting telescope designed for white light solar observation. Its fully multi-coated air-spaced doublet optics deliver high-contrast views of the sun's surface, sunspots and solar events. The 400mm focal length also supports observation of the Moon, planets and larger deep-sky objects. It suits astronomers wanting a dedicated instrument for safe solar study.

SolarLite Filter and 45-Degree Erect-Image Diagonal

A durable SolarLite white light filter with a 60mm clear aperture reduces harmful radiation for safe viewing of the solar photosphere. The included 45-degree erect-image prism diagonal provides comfortable viewing angles and correctly oriented images. Two eyepieces, a 25mm giving 16x magnification and a 10mm giving 40x, allow flexible observation of different solar phenomena and terrestrial targets.

80mm Aperture with 60mm Filter Aperture

The 80mm objective lens gathers light for detailed solar and night-sky imaging, while the SolarLite filter's 60mm clear aperture defines the safe viewing area for white light observation. Buyers who need a larger filtered aperture for higher resolution solar detail or a narrower bandpass filter for prominences should consider other instruments. This scope is built specifically for white light photosphere viewing.

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Price $132.99
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Questions about this item

Will the SolarLite white light filter with its 60mm clear aperture need periodic replacement?

The SolarLite filter is built for high durability and is designed to provide long-term protection against harmful solar radiation during regular observing sessions.

What limits continuous daytime use of the 80mm f/5 achromatic refractor?

The 400mm focal length and 80mm aperture define the optical performance envelope; the scope does not have active cooling, so thermal equilibrium with ambient air is the practical limit during extended viewing.

How much heat does the telescope tube generate when pointed at the sun for hours?

The tube itself does not generate heat; the SolarLite filter rejects most solar energy at the front aperture, so the instrument remains near ambient temperature during all-day operation.

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