Embark on a celestial adventure with the Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Refractor Telescope, designed for easy observation of the solar system and beyond. This telescope is ideal for amateurs and seasoned stargazers alike, offering a quick, tool-free setup that gets you observing the night sky within minutes. The PowerSeeker 80EQ features a manual German equatorial mount, equipped with setting circles to precisely locate and smoothly track sky objects across the celestial sphere. This mount is especially advantageous for tracking objects as they move due to the Earth's rotation, making it easier to keep celestial objects in your field of view. Included in this package are several valuable accessories to enhance your viewing experience: Two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm) providing low and high magnification options. An erect image diagonal for a comfortable viewing angle, especially useful for terrestrial observations. A finderscope to assist in quickly locating and centering celestial objects. A 3x Barlow lens that effectively triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece, allowing for detailed views of the Moon, planets, and more. The telescope is supported by an adjustable, full-height tripod, complete with a deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage and easy access to your observing tools. As an added bonus, your Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ purchase includes a download of the Starry Night Basic Software. This premier astronomy software package offers a vast 36,000-object database, complete with printable sky maps and enhanced 3D images of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies. It's an invaluable resource for planning observing sessions and expanding your astronomical knowledge. The Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Refractor Telescope is not just a tool but a gateway to the wonders of the universe, offering a blend of ease of use, versatility, and reliable performance for any stargazing enthusiast. Specifications OPTICAL TUBE INFO: Optical Design: Refractor Aperture: 80mm (3.15") Focal Length: 900mm (35") Focal Ratio: f/11 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm (0.79") Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 45x Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 4mm (0.16") Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 225x Barlow Lens: 3x Finderscope: 5x24 Star Diagonal: 1.25" Erect Image Diagonal Highest Useful Magnification: 189x Lowest Useful Magnification: 11x Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 12 Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.74 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes): 1.45 arc seconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 131x Apparent Field of View: 1.2° Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 61 ft (19 m) Optical Coatings: Fully Coated Optical Tube Length: 645mm (25.4") Optical Tube Diameter: 90mm (3.54") Optical Tube Weight: 4.7 lbs (2.15 kg) Dovetail: CG-3 Dovetail bar MOUNT INFO: Mount Type: Manual German Equatorial Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51") Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25") steel Accessory Tray: Yes Tripod Weight: 5.9 lbs (2.68 kg) includes weight of mount Slew Speeds: Manual Dovetail Compatibility: CG-3 saddle plate Software: Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App Total Kit Weight: 10.6 lbs (4.81 kg) Solar Warning Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it. Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present. California Residents View Proposition 65 Warning
