The world’s most advanced 80mm binocular telescope
Designed for Astronomy
Massive, Bright, Comfortable Two-Eyed Views
Other 80mm Binocular Telescopes with 1.25” Eyepieces
Heart with 2” Eyepieces
Light Path
💜 2” Focusers for the widest, brightest views
100% Illuminated 45mm field stop
💜 Pure Darkness Micro Baffling
The entire optical path is microbaffled from the dew shields to the eyepiece for superior contrast that outperforms paint and flocking
💜 Premium Optical Coatings
BBAR coatings for 99%+ light transmission
User Experience
💜 Field Collimation
Adjust the view for any eyes or any eyepieces with two easy merge knobs
💜 Align Any Eyepiece
Every eyepiece is compatible, no matter the focal point or undercut. Perfect alignment with drawtube gripfins
💜 2-Second Filter Changes
Use 2” or 1.25” filter cartridges to bring out more detail
💜 2-Second Eyepiece Changes
1.25” eyepiece adapters make changes fast and secure
💜 Built-in Laser Pointer
Safe <5mW green laser pointer instantly points your way (module sold separately)
💜 Room for Accessories
Accessory hardpoint grids allow attachment of any accessory
💜 Built-in Aperture Masks
Hinged lens caps have built-in aperture masks for f/6, f/7, and f/8
💜 Multiple Mounting Options
Bottom-mount for fluid heads, side-mount for astro saddles
💜 Ultralight
8 lbs (3.6 kg), the world’s lightest 80mm binocular telescope. Works well with less-expensive tripods
Owner/Maker Experience
💜 Field Optics Cleaning
Easily access both objectives and diagonal mirrors with a single thumbscrew
💜 Constant Improvement
Download and print new components as they are tested and improved by the community
💜 Upgrade at Any time
Upgrade optics as they become available and as your budget allows
Smart Binoculars for Actual Astronomers
Analog Sky Heart now features optional PiFinder™ integration. PiFinder™ uses a camera and plate solving technology to determine exactly where you’re pointed and guide you to your next target. It includes over a dozen catalogs of deep space objects and allows you to import custom lists from popular planetarium software. Our custom board has all upcoming PiFinder™ 4 features including
80% larger screen for easier reading and more detailed charts
Joystick replaces arrow buttons for faster menu navigation
Improved power and battery management with power and charging indicators
Bigger battery lasts all night
Simplified single-board assembly
More powerful M10 GPS chip
Speaker for audio cues
Aesthetic Options
Standard Frame Option - Teal/Rose vs Black/Gray
Black Anodized Frame Option - Teal/Rose vs Black/Gray
Wonder what the build course is like? Here’s the first lesson.
Binoculars vs. Telescopes
| Telescope | Binoculars | |
|---|---|---|
| How long is it comfortable to look through? | a few seconds | a few hours |
| How easy is it to find things? | difficult | easy |
| How much space does it take up? | quite a bit | not much |
| How easy is it to handle? | awkward | easy |
| How long does it take to setup? | 5-60 minutes | < 60 seconds |
Tech Specs
| Objective Lens | 80mm achromatic with BBAR coating |
| Focal Length | 400mm (f/5) |
| Image Orientation | Horizontal flip |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 8 pounds (3.6kg) |
| Zoom Range | 9x to 133x (46mm to 3mm eyepiece) |
| Ultra Wide Field of View | 6º at 11x (36mm/72 degree eyepiece at 7.2mm exit pupil) |
| Zoomed Field of View | 0.75º at 80x (5mm/60 degree eyepiece at 1mm exit pupil) |
| Filters | Any standard 2" or 1.25" filter |
| Optics | Enhanced 96%+ mirror coatings, BBAR lens coatings, blackened lens edge standard |
Self-Print 3D Printing Requirements
Minimum print bed 7”/175mm (Prusa MINI or Bambu A1 Mini)
PETG Filament (235-260 C nozzle, 70+ C heated bed)
Batch 11 Additional Components
IPD Lock Clutch to prevent IPD from changing or making it harder/easier to change
Lens Caps with a single 50mm aperture mask (less parts to keep track of)
Lens Caps with no aperture mask for no parts to keep track of
Short UTA Lens Hood for easier packing in hard cases (2” shorter than the standard hood)
Updated Focuser Drawtubes for smoother, more precise action and easier insertion/removal of eyepieces
Plastic Carry Handle for more comfortable carrying
Filter Garages for keeping a pair of filters close-at-hand
Focuser Cap with both caps connected (less parts to keep track of)
Updated Handle with more robust horizontal component to prevent breakage
Eyepiece Adapters with -10mm inset
Metal Tailgates for longevity and more predictable motion
Recessed Laser Button Cover to prevent accidental fire
We include all these extra/modified parts with our full-print kits. The self-print kits get the metal tailgates.