The Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Telescope is designed for intermediate users, offering a comprehensive setup to elevate astronomical observations. It is ideal for viewing the Moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects such as star clusters and galaxies. The telescope includes two eyepieces that provide magnifications of 35x and 175x, and a 3x Barlow lens that triples the magnification of each eyepiece, thereby expanding the range of observational possibilities.FeaturesOptical SpecificationsOptical Design: RefractorAperture: 80mm (3.15″)Focal Length: 900mm (35″)Focal Ratio: f/11Optical Coatings: Fully coated for enhanced image clarityLimiting Stellar Magnitude: 12Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.74 arc secondsResolution (Dawes): 1.45 arc secondsLight Gathering Power: 131 times that of the human eye.Mount and TripodMount Type: Manual German Equatorial with setting circles for locating and tracking celestial objectsTripod: Adjustable, full-height aluminum tripod with a deluxe accessory trayHeight Adjustment Range: 32″ to 51″ (812.8mm to 1295.4mm).AccessoriesEyepieces: 20mm and 4mm for low and high-powered viewsBarlow Lens: 3x to triple the magnification of each eyepieceFinderscope: 5×24 for locating objectsStar Diagonal: 1.25″ erect image diagonal for comfortable viewing.Software and SetupStarry Night Basic Software: Includes a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps, and 3D renderings of celestial bodiesSetup: Quick and easy no-tool setup for immediate use.PerformanceViewing Capabilities: Ideal for observing the Moon, planets, star clusters, and double stars. Offers detailed views of Jupiter’s cloud belts, Saturn’s rings, and the phases of Venus and Mercury.SpecificationOptical Tube Info:Optical Design:RefractorAperture:80mm (3.15″)Focal Length:900mm (35″)Focal Ratio:f/11Focal Length of Eyepiece 1:20mm (0.79″)Magnification of Eyepiece 1:45xFocal Length of Eyepiece 2:4mm (0.16″)Magnification of Eyepiece 2:225xBarlow Lens:3xFinderscope:5×24Star Diagonal:1.25″ Erect Image DiagonalHighest Useful Magnification:189xLowest Useful Magnification:11xLimiting Stellar Magnitude:12Resolution (Rayleigh):1.74 arc secondsResolution (Dawes):1.45 arc secondsLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):131xApparent Field of View:1.2掳Linear Field of View (@1000 yds):61 ft (19 m)Optical Coatings:Fully CoatedOptical Tube Length:645mm (25.4″)Optical Tube Diameter:90mm (3.54″)Optical Tube Weight:4.7 lbs (2.15 kg)Dovetail:CG-3 Dovetail barMount Info:Mount Type:Manual German EquatorialHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):812.8mm – 1295.4mm (32″ – 51″)Tripod Leg Diameter:31.75mm (1.25″) steelAccessory Tray:YesTripod Weight:5.9 lbs (2.68 kg) includes weight of mountSlew Speeds:ManualDovetail Compatibility:CG-3 saddle plateSoftware:Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal AppTotal Kit Weight:10.6 lbs (4.81 kg)Solar WarningNever 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.Package Includes1 x Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Telescope1 x 20mm Eyepiece1 x 4mm Eyepiece1 x 5×24 Finderscope3 x Barlow Lens1 x Manual Equatorial Mount1 x 4-pound Counterweight2 x Control Cable for Mount1 x 90° Erect-Image Diagonal1 x Adjustable-Height Aluminum Tripod1 x TheSkyX – First Light Edition Astronomy Software
