General description of the DS-80at Telescope:
The Meade DS-80at Telescope is a high-quality telescope designed for astronomy enthusiasts. With its advanced features and precision engineering, it offers a clear and detailed view of celestial objects. Perfect for both beginner and experienced stargazers, this telescope is sure to enhance your viewing experience and help you discover the wonders of the universe.
**You may want to consider purchasing new Refracting Telescope 80mm Objective Lenses Focal Length 900mm, but honestly I can't tell the difference. Please see pictures of the digital output, it looks great. Stand, Autostar, and Autostar Motors are in excellent working condition.
I found the 80mm Objective lenses on Ebay (from China) and they are fairly cheap (around 40.00), but even if you just want to buy for parts and don't mind pefect lenses it is a good deal, especially because the Autostar and motors sell for this price. It does have the 2 lenses installed, but they are not good quality and the reason for lower price. Also, box is not included because it increases the shipping dramatically. I will break down the box and put it into the smaller box so you can have it if you want.
Here is what I found from AI regarding the Lens replacement:
DIY Astronomical Refracting Telescope 80mm Objective Lens, Focal Length 900mm (search on ebay) — is exactly what your Meade DS‑80 needs. Here's the breakdown:
✅ Yes, this lens is a direct match for your DS‑80
📏 Size & Focal Length
- Diameter: 80 mm — perfect fit for the DS‑80
- Focal Length: 900 mm — matches the DS‑80’s f/11 spec
🔍 Optical Type
- Achromatic doublet (2 lenses) — same configuration as Meade’s original
- Multicoated — improves contrast and reduces glare
🧰 Installation
- You’ll likely need to seat it into the existing lens cell or use a generic 80 mm cell
- If your DS‑80 lens cell is intact, this lens should drop in with minimal adjustment
SKU: INV-1761006067759-995