ACUTER Solarus 80 solar telescope

Solar telescope ACUTER Solarus 80 - Sun observation in white light

«This is not a telescope intended for observing prominences or fine details of the solar surface, but for sunspots it has proved remarkable... The value for money and visual experience prove that this is an excellent instrument for beginners.»
- BBC Sky at Night Magazine

ACUTER is an international brand renowned for its innovative, high-quality instruments dedicated to amateur astronomy and science education. Visit Solarus 80 has been specifically designed for safe solar observation, with a simple and effective educational approach.

A dedicated, safe and ready-to-use solar telescope

The ACUTER Solarus 80 is a 80 mm diameter equipped with a white-light glass solar filter, permanently mounted. It enables the safe observation of many solar phenomena:

• Sun spots and their evolution
• Granulation and structures in the photosphere
• Solar eclipses (partial or total)
• Transits of Mercury and Venus in front of the Sun

The filter is permanently integrated to eliminate any risk of misuse. The Solarus 80 complies with ISO 12312-2:2015 on direct observation of the Sun.

Integrated filter wheel for varying contrasts

The Solarus 80 is distinguished by its integrated rotating filter wheel, This allows you to observe the Sun in different shades to improve contrast and detail visibility:

• Filters: red, yellow, blue, green, orange
• ND filter (neutral density)
• An empty slot for observation without color filter

A visual indicator lets you know instantly which filter is in use.

Simple, comfortable viewing

The telescope is equipped with a 90° angle return for comfortable viewing, as well as a focuser Crayford precise and fluid. The zoom eyepiece supplied allows instant adaptation of magnification without changing accessories.

Solar photography with your smartphone

A universal smartphone adapter is included, making it easy to photograph sunspots and eclipses and keep a record of your observations.

Smartphone not included.

Package contents

• ACUTER Solarus 80 solar telescope
• White glass solar filter (permanently installed)
• 5-16 mm fixed zoom eyepiece
• Integrated filter wheel (red, yellow, blue, green, orange, ND + 1 free slot)
• Secure solar researcher
• 90° angled return
• Universal smartphone adapter
• Vixen 45 mm dovetail with 1/4″-20 tripod thread

Technical specifications

Ideal for

• Safe solar observation
• Beginners and Sun enthusiasts
• Sunspot tracking
• Eclipses and planetary transits
• Pedagogical and educational use

The ACUTER Solarus 80 is a genuine turnkey solar telescope: safe, intuitive and efficient, perfectly suited to discovering and tracking solar activity without complexity.