Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Telescope
Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Refractor Telescope
(Celestron 21048)
We Think You Should Know
- Australian Celestron Warranty
- Purchase Guarantee (see T&C's)
- 80mm Refractor Telescope
- 900mm Focal Length
- Manual German Equatorial Mount with Setting Circles
- Quick & Easy No-Tool Setup
- Adjustable Full-height Tripod
- Includes Deluxe Accessory Tray
Why buy the Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Telescope
The Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Telescope is a versatile refractor telescope with an 80mm aperture, ideal for beginners and amateur astronomers. Featuring a user-friendly German equatorial mount, complete accessory package, sturdy tripod, and enhanced Starry Night software, it offers a quick and easy setup for observing a variety of celestial objects. With clear optics and a range of magnification options, this telescope provides an affordable entry into astronomy, making it a smart choice for those seeking an immersive and educational stargazing experience.
Features
Manual German Equatorial telescope
The PowerSeeker mount comes with two slow-motion control knobs that allow you to make fine-pointing adjustments to the telescope in both Right Ascension and Declination axes, also referred to as RA and DEC.
Accessories Included
Accessories include a 20mm and 4mm eyepiece, an erect image diagonal, a finderscope, and a 3x Barlow lens. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and high-powered views. The 3x Barlow lens triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece.
Starry Night Software
Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond.
Celestron
Celestron has been an optics industry leader for decades, ever since Tom Johnson unveiled the game-changing C8 multi-use telescope. As the world’s number one telescope maker, Celestron employs nearly 100 people worldwide, including a robust product development team at their headquarters in Torrance, California, and their world-class team of optical and electronic engineers continues to push the boundaries of technology.
| 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) |
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- Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Telescope
- 20mm and 4mm eyepiece
- Erect image diagonal
- Finderscope
- 3x Barlow lens
Peace of Mind Purchase Guarantee
This product is supplied via Celestron Australia and enjoys the FULL benefits of the 'Genuine Celestron Australian Warranty'. (You may also be entitled to other consumer warranties as provided by the Australian Consumer Guarantee and these entitlements are not limited by this warranty). In the event that this product should fail please contact our service department or you can speak with Celestron Australia directly.
We are a FULLY AUTHORISED Australian retailer for Celestron Australia.
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