Carson 80mm Stara Series Refractor Telescope (SR-200)

The Carson SR-200 Refractor Telescope is a powerful yet easy-to-use instrument designed for beginners and aspiring astronomers who want to explore the night sky with clarity and confidence. Combining high-quality optics with a simple setup, it’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to observe the Moon, planets, and bright deep-sky objects.

✨ Key Features

🔍 Impressive Magnification Range
With included eyepieces offering 35x and 70x magnification, the SR-200 delivers detailed views of celestial objects. Whether you're scanning wide star fields or zooming in on planetary detail, it adapts to your viewing style.

🌌 Superior Optical Performance
Featuring an 80mm aperture and 700mm focal length (f/8.8), this refractor telescope provides bright, sharp, and high-contrast images—perfect for viewing lunar craters, planetary features, and star clusters.

👁️ Versatile Eyepieces Included

• PL20mm (35x): Wide-field viewing for scanning the sky
• PL10mm (70x): Closer, more detailed observations

⚙️ User-Friendly Design
Quick and simple to assemble, the SR-200 is perfect for beginners. Spend less time setting up and more time observing.

🧭 Stable Alt-Azimuth Mount
The smooth, easy-to-use mount allows for precise tracking of objects across the sky, making it simple to follow planets or stars.

🏕️ Portable & Lightweight
Take it anywhere—ideal for backyard observing, camping trips, or dark-sky adventures.

📊 Technical Specifications

• Optical Design: Refractor
• Aperture: 80mm (3.1")
• Focal Length: 700mm
• Focal Ratio: f/8.8
• Focuser: Rack-and-Pinion
• Mount Type: Alt-Azimuth
• Tripod: Adjustable aluminum
• Finderscope: Included
• Compatibility: Mobile app support

🌠 What You Can See

With the SR-200, you can enjoy:

• Detailed views of the Moon’s craters and surface
• Planets like Saturn (rings) and Jupiter (cloud bands & moons)
• Bright deep-sky objects like star clusters and nebulae

✅ Why Choose the SR-200?

The SR-200 strikes the perfect balance between performance, portability, and ease of use. It’s powerful enough to deliver impressive views, yet simple enough for beginners to get started right away.