saxon ED80 Refractor Telescope OTA

The saxon ED80 Refractor Telescope OTA is a versatile optical tube assembly designed for both serious astrophotography and high-resolution terrestrial viewing. Featuring an 80mm aperture and a 600mm focal length, this scope delivers excellent light-gathering capability and detail, whether you're capturing star fields or distant landscapes.

Sharp, True-to-Life Imaging with ED Glass

Built with extra-low dispersion (ED) glass, this refractor minimizes chromatic aberration for sharper images and true-to-life colour accuracy. It's the ideal choice for amateur astronomers, astrophotographers, and digiscoping enthusiasts seeking high contrast and clarity across all applications.

Lightweight, Compact, and Imaging-Ready

This OTA is excellent for deep-sky and planetary imaging, and can double as a portable guidescope or a main telescope for visual use. Compatible with DSLR and dedicated astro cameras (T-2 adapter required), it offers great flexibility for imaging setups.

Please note: This is the OTA (optical tube assembly) only. Mounts, finderscopes, and eyepieces are sold separately.

Premium Performance for Day or Night

Whether you're imaging the Moon, tracking deep-sky objects, or capturing scenic daylight vistas, the saxon ED80 Refractor Telescope offers premium optical performance for all-purpose viewing and imaging.

saxon HEQ5 Pro Mount

Take your astrophotography to the next level with the saxon HEQ5 Pro Mount, a precision-engineered German equatorial mount designed for serious observers and imaging enthusiasts. With advanced computerised GoTo functionality and exceptional tracking accuracy, this mount simplifies celestial navigation and ensures stable, pinpoint alignment of your target objects.

Capable of supporting payloads up to 13.7kg, the HEQ5 is well-suited for popular imaging configurations such as ED80 telescopes with guidescopes and cameras. Its dual saddle head accommodates both Vixen-style (G5) and CGE-style dovetail bars, offering outstanding compatibility across various telescopes and accessories.

Whether you're observing star clusters or capturing faint galaxies, the HEQ5 Pro Mount offers smooth, accurate tracking and access to a database of nearly 42,000 celestial objects—so you can spend more time exploring and less time aligning.

Key Features:

• German equatorial mount with high-precision GoTo system
• Supports payloads up to 13.7kg – ideal for imaging setups
• Compatible with Vixen-style and CGE-style dovetail bars
• Access database of ~42,000 celestial objects
• Reliable tracking performance for long-exposure astrophotography