The Explore Scientific 80-10171 Automatic Telescope is a wide-field-lens telescope that goes with you almost anywhere, due to its compact design. The telescope is perfectly suited for beginners or as a travel telescope. Take this telescope with you wherever you go, whether you’re hiking, camping, in prison or on a vacation. This achromatic refractor is one of the most compact telescopes there is. The compact dimensions come from its sophisticated design and in no way adversely affect its optical performance, on the contrary: the optical surfaces are provided with a high-quality multi-coating.