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Meade DS-2080AT-TC Refractor Telescope

Meade DS-2080AT-TC Refractor Telescope

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  • Fully GoTo-enabled refractor telescope
  • Automatically locates and tracks thousands of objects
  • Includes AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software
  • 80mm refractive lens
  • New advanced field tripod for a solid observing platform
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Description

The DS-2080AT-TC is a fully GoTo-enabled telescope. Its on-board computer knows the night sky. After a short alignment procedure, your telescope will be ready to take you on a tour of the universe. You will see more objects in one night than Galileo saw in a lifetime. See planets like Saturn and Jupiter, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and more!


  • Large 80mm-diameter refractive lens- Captures more light for brighter images and greater detail.
  • 2 premium 1.25-inch super Plössl eyepieces- Deliver superior long eye relief and an expansive visual field.
  • RedDot Finder 
    • AutoStar Suite™ Astronomer Edition Software- Amazing planetarium software and instructional video will teach you the night sky and how to use your telescope.
    • Assembles in Minutes- Includes everything you need to explore your universe.

    Supplier Sku:
    20089
    What's Included:
    Telescope, Tripod, 2 Eyepieces, Software
Dimensions & Specifications

Recommended Usage

For the Beginner , Viewing the Moon , Viewing the Planets

Power Source

Battery

Battery

8xAA

Features

Alt-Az Mount , GoTo

Brand

Meade

Weight Complete

16 lbs.

Finderscope

Red Dot

Lens Coating

multi-coated

GPS

No

GoTo

Yes

Good for Astrophotography

No

Telescopes Series

Meade DS-2000 Digital Telescopes

Optical Design

Refractor

Aperture

80mm

Focal Length

800mm

Focal Ratio

f/10

Mount Design

Single Fork Arm

Battery Included

No

Eyepiece 1

SP9.7mm

Eyepiece 2

SP26mm

Highest Useful Magnification

160X

Limiting Magnitude

12

Resolution

1.45 Arc Seconds

Resolving Power

1.45 Arc Seconds

Star Diagonal

1.25 Inches

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Meade DS-2080LNT Refractor Telescope with LNT AutoAlign Technology
 
4.0

(based on 4 reviews)

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Feb

3

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

DS2000 series is a great start

By 2BIL

from Bay Area

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Compact

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy
    • Bird Watching
    • Hiking/Backpacking
    • Travel

    Comments about Meade DS-2080LNT Refractor Telescope with LNT AutoAlign Technology:

    A DS2000 series is my starter scope and I'm stoked I got it - it gets you started as well as a few hundred bucks can - hats off to Meade.

    Just make sure when on GOTO to have the lowest power eyepiece to get you close to the target.

    The batteries work well for this scope and the included eyepieces are good.

    I've taken close-up nature photos with this scope and it's performance was excellent.

    I also use this mount for a Coronado PST with a little modification requiring a trip to a hardware store.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    19

    2008

    (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Good for the money

    By sheremy

    from Coalmont TN

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Comfortable Eyepiece
    • Quality Lenses

    Cons

    • Unstable

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy

    Comments about Meade DS-2080LNT Refractor Telescope with LNT AutoAlign Technology:

    I love this telescope, I use it all the time. I own 3 scopes and this is the best by far.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    30

    2006

    (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Impossible to align

    By Frank Gates

    from Undisclosed

    Verified Reviewer

    Comments about Meade DS-2080LNT Refractor Telescope with LNT AutoAlign Technology:

    Very happy with the optics - resolves Jupiter & Saturn very satisfactorily for my casual needs. However, the auto-align is terrible. It thinks north is about 30 deg off true so none of the guide stars it locates are anywhere nearby. I couldn't commend the auto-align to anyone. However, once forced into alignment the navigation works well enough. I'm a fussy engineer type and have checked local magnetic fields, etc etc and can't find an excuse for the poor auto-align. I think it is just a poor product.

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    May

    25

    2006

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Scope for the Money

    By Mark Schneider

    from Undisclosed

    Comments about Meade DS-2080LNT Refractor Telescope with LNT AutoAlign Technology:

    This scope shows the rings around Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, and the moons of Mars very nicely. The GoTo is a little sloppy, but all in all it is great fun for the money.

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    Customer Q & A

    Q1: What objects can be viewed through this scope?

    A: You'll get nice views of the Moon, of course. You'll also see Mars' polar caps in close oppositions, Venus, Jupiter's belts and four largest moons and be able to resolve Saturn's rings. You'll also be able to reach out to about Magnitude 11.2, which will bring in the light from about 1.8 million stars.

    Q2: What is the difference between the Meade DS-2080LNT and the ETX-80ATC-TC? In your opinion which is the better scope for space and land viewing? Do both require the Erecting Prism for land/terrestrial viewing?

    A: The difference between the two scopes is chiefly one of focal length. The DS-2080 has a focal length of 800mm, whereas the ETX-80 has a 400mm focal length. That means the ETX is "faster," but will give less magnification with a given eyepiece. For visual observation, the DS scope probably is marginally better, but for astrophotography, the ETX has the edge because of its smaller f/ratio. Both scopes require an erecting prism for land viewing.

    Q3: I own a MEADE DS 2102 Without LNT Technology. My question is If I can adapt that device to mi scope, and if it is available with you to purchase. Thanks for your advice.

    A: Unfortunately, Meade has not made LNT technology available for purchase separately.

    Q4: How good is the terrestrial veiwing on this telescope?

    A: Terrestrial viewing will be very good with the Meade DS-2080LNT Refractor Telescope. It will give you image brightness comparable to that of a good 80mm spotting scope, but you'll get much more magnification, depending on choice of eyepiece.

    Q5: Hi i would like to know if " Meade DS-2080LNT Refractor Telescope with LNT AutoAlign Technology" Also has AUX control for connection to a computer software ?

    A: Sure does!  You want to purchase the Meade #506 AstroFinder Software and Cable Connector Kit.  This kit is designed for the DS series Meade telescopes.

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