Description
The Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ 3.1″/80mm Achromatic Refractor Telescope Kit is one of a series in a collection of affordable entry-level variations, offered with choices of aperture, mount type and types of telescope to suit your needs. No tools are required for their assembly!
OVERVIEW
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Slow motion controls for smooth tracking
- Erect image optics – Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
- Fully coated glass optical components with high transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity
- 3x Barlow lens triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece
- Accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
- “TheSkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
ITEM # 21048
DESCRIPTION
POWERSEEKER TELESCOPES ARE A GREAT WAY TO OPEN UP THE WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE TO THE ASPIRING ASTRONOMER!
The Celestron PowerSeeker series of telescopes is designed to give the first-time buyer the perfect combination of quality, value, features and power. Offering exceptional value, these telescopes feature portable yet powerful designs with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy.
SPECIFICATIONS
Optical Design | Refractor |
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Aperture (mm) | 80 mm (3.15 in) |
Focal Length | 900 mm (35 in) |
Focal Ratio | 11 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 45 x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) | 4 mm (0.16 in) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 225 x |
Barlow Lens | 3 x |
Finderscope | 5×24 |
Star Diagonal | 1.25″ Erect Image Diagonal |
Mount Type | German Equatorial |
Accessory Tray | No-Tool Tray with Eyepiece holder |
Tripod | Aluminum |
Highest Useful Magnification | 189 x |
Lowest Useful Magnification | 11 x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 12 |
Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.74 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes) | 1.45 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 131 x |
Apparent Field of View | 1.2 ° |
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) | 61 ft (19 m) |
Optical Coatings | Multi-Coated |
Optical Tube Length | 38 in (965 mm) |
Total Telescope Kit Weight | 19 lbs (8.62 kg) |
Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |