Starbase 80 refractor and mount package
Our experts review the latest kit
The Starbase 80 refractor and mount package from First Light Optics is manufactured on behalf of Takahashi in Japan. Although it is not actually made by Takahashi, the livery of the Starbase 80 is reminiscent of the pale green and white often associated with that company. The aim is to provide an entry level, grab and go achromatic telescope on a portable easy-to-use altaz mount, which will complement the usual high-quality Takahashi optical systems we are used to seeing.
The assembly of the Starbase 80 system proved to be straightforward, with the mount and tripod in one section, so all we needed to do was to attach the tube and rings to it, before adding the slow-motion controls and altitude clamp.
