Vixen 80mm Refractor Telescope with APZ Alt-Az Mount – Beginner-Friendly Stargazing Telescope for Kids & Families (ES25843-SO)

Vixen

Price: $1,363.99 USD
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A Complete, Ready-to-Use Telescope for Beginners

The APZ-A80Mf pairs an 80mm achromatic refractor with Vixen's APZ alt-azimuth mount — everything you need to start observing comes in the box. The 910mm focal length (f/11.4) and multicoated lens deliver sharp, high-contrast views of the Moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects, while the APZ mount lets you sweep the sky naturally by hand and fine-tune your aim with slow-motion controls.

No polar alignment needed — just set up, point, and look.

What You Can See

  • Detailed lunar craters and surface features
  • Planetary detail: Jupiter's cloud bands, Saturn's rings
  • Brighter star clusters and nebulae

Key Features

  • 80mm multicoated achromatic refractor — sharp, bright views of lunar and planetary targets
  • 910mm focal length (f/11.4) — high magnification for detailed close-up views
  • APZ alt-azimuth mount with friction control, slow-motion adjustments, and sealed ball bearings
  • Two eyepieces included: PL20mm (46×) and PL6.3mm (144×)
  • 6×30mm finder scope with 7° field of view
  • Intuitive alt-azimuth pointing — no polar alignment needed

Specs
SKU ES25843-SO
Optical design Achromatic refractor (multicoated)
Aperture 80mm
Focal length 910mm (f/11.4)
Resolving power 1.45 arcsec
Limiting magnitude 11.3
Light-gathering power ~131× naked eye
Tube dimensions 90mm diameter × 860mm length
Tube weight ~2.5 kg
Mount APZ alt-azimuth, 8 kg capacity
Tripod APP-TL130 aluminum, 57–129.6 cm
Total system weight ~10.1 kg
Included eyepieces PL20mm (46×), PL6.3mm (144×)
Finder 6×30mm, 7° FoV

Frequently Asked Questions

With a beginner telescope you can see a surprising amount — the craters and mountains on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, and star clusters like the Pleiades. As you get more comfortable, you can also spot nebulae and distant galaxies. Not sure which beginner telescope is right for you? Check out our Telescope Buying Guide.
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