Celestron: Celestron – PowerSeeker 80EQ Telescope – Manual German Equatorial Telescope for Beginners – Compact and Portable – Bonus Astronomy Software Package – 80mm Aperture

Description

Whether you’re an amateur astronomer or becoming more
comfortable with using a telescope, you’ll love the technology and user-
friendly features packed into Celestron’s PowerSeeker refractor telescope. The
Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ is a powerful yet easy-to-use telescope. Our
PowerSeeker Series telescopes for astronomy beginners have been designed with
a combination of value, quality, power, and user-friendly features. They are
built to enhance the experience for beginners but are also exceptional for
mid-level experienced astronomers. This 80EQ telescope features powerful
magnification and easy-to-use controls that allow users to obtain crisp views
of the Moon, the rings of Saturn, and Jupiter’s Galilean moons. The
telescope’s sturdy and durable German Equatorial mount and slow-motion rod
deliver smooth and accurate pointing. Move the slow-motion altitude rod in an
up/down fashion to pinpoint and track your object. The 3x Barlow lens is added
to triple the magnification power of the included 20mm and 4mm eyepieces.
We’ve included an accessory tray to store accessories conveniently and a free
download of our BONUS Starry Night Basic Edition astronomy software with
information on 36,000 celestial objects, printable sky maps, and more. The
software can be used on your Mac, PC or laptop. It’s the best way to learn
about the night sky and plan your next observing session. Additional
accessories include a tripod. You can purchase this Celestron telescope with
confidence from the world’s 1 telescope brand, based in California since
1960. You’ll also receive a 2-year warranty and unlimited access to technical
support from our team of US-based experts. Tom Johnson founded Celestron in
1960 after building a telescope to share the night sky with his sons. Since
then, Celestron has established itself as the world’s 1 telescope brand.
Celestron telescopes are used by scientists in world-class research
observatories and even aboard the International Space Station. From the
Manufacturer 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. The PowerSeekers come in a choice of refractor or
reflector, equatorial or altazimuth mount design. The PowerSeekers come with
all coated glass optical components with for enhanced image brightness and
clarity. The Newtonian reflectors offer larger aperture and greater light
gathering power needed to resolve the faint detail of hundreds of deep-sky and
other celestial objects. All PowerSeekers come on either sturdy equatorial
mounts for tracking the sky, or collapsible altazimuth mounts suitable for
terrestrial viewing as well as astronomical use. The PowerSeekers come with a
full range of eyepieces plus a 3x Barlow lens, allowing an increase in viewing
power hundreds of times greater than that of an unaided eye! A great choice
for children and families. The newest addition to the PowerSeeker family is
the 80 EQ. With an 80 millimeter refractor and German Equatorial mount, the 80
EQ is a powerful scope.

Features:

• PERFECT ENTRY-LEVEL TELESCOPE: The Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ is an easy-to-use and powerful telescope. This 80mm refractor telescope offers enough light gathering ability to see planets, the Moon's craters, distant stars, the Orion Nebula, and more.
• MANUAL GERMAN EQUATORIAL MOUNT: With its slow-motion altitude rod, the German Equatorial mount allows you to navigate the sky with ease. Find celestial objects quickly and follow them smoothly & accurately as they appear to drift across the night sky.
• COMPACT AND PORTABLE: The ideal telescope for adults and kids to use together, the PowerSeeker is compact, lightweight, and portable. Take it to your favorite campsite, a dark sky observing site, or simply the backyard.
• MULTIPLE ACCESSORIES: The Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Telescope comes with 2 quality eyepieces (20mm and 4mm) plus a 3x Barlow lens to triple the power of each. You'll also receive a FREE download of one of the top-rated astronomy software programs.
• UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.

Product Details:

• Brand: Celestron
• Model Name: 21048
• Optical Tube Length: 21 Inches
• Eye Piece Lens Description: Barlow
• Objective Lens Diameter: 80 Millimeters
• Telescope Mount Description: Equatorial Mount
• Product Dimensions: 40"D x 40"W x 56"H
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Finderscope: Finderscope
• Item Weight: 16.4 Pounds
• Optical Tube Length: 21 Inches
• Eye Piece Lens Description: Barlow
• Objective Lens Diameter: 80 Millimeters
• Telescope Mount Description: Equatorial Mount
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Finderscope: Finderscope
• Compatible Devices: Laptop
• Lens Coating Description: Coated
• Focal Length Description: 900 millimeters
• Brand: Celestron
• Model Name: 21048
• Product Dimensions: 40"D x 40"W x 56"H
• Item Weight: 16.4 Pounds