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Product Description

The Celestron Powerseeker 80 AZS is a perfect starter telescope for all ages. Very easy to set up, and use , with no tools needed and an erect image diagonal.

  • 80mm short refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics and a lightweight frame.
  • Observe in no time with a quick and easy, no-tool setup.
  • Accessories include two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm), a erect image diagonal, 3x Barlow lens**, and a finderscope.**Barlow included has been changed to a short tube version which is more compatible than the stock long tube one.
  • Slow motion rod control for smooth and accurate pointing.
  • Adjustable height tripod includes an accessory tray.

The PowerSeeker 80 is a short refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing on the go. The PowerSeeker can view the planets, moon, star clusters and brighter deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy at night and with the erect image star diagonal makes the optical tube ideal for using as a spotting scope during the day.

Setting up the telescope is a breeze and will have you observing in no time. Even on your first time out, you can assemble the telescope and its accessories in just a few minutes. The adjustable tripod legs allow you to customize the telescope’s height or place it on raised surfaces like a picnic table. The total telescope kit is lightweight and perfect for impromptu observing sessions or transporting wherever life’s adventures take you.

Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope

Navigate the sky with a panning handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing. Move the clutch in an up/down, left/right fashion to track your object in the eyepiece.

Accessories Included

The PowerSeeker 80 comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm), a erect image diagonal, 3x Barlow lens, and a finderscope.  The two eyepieces offer different magnifications to view your intended object. For even more magnification, connect your 3x Barlow lens to triple the power of each eyepiece. The erect image diagonal allows for right-side-up viewing ideal for terrestrial subjects but can also be used for celestial objects. The finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing. 

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. 

Optical Tube Info:
Optical Design Refractor
Aperture 80mm (3.15")
Focal Length 400mm (16")
Focal Ratio f/5
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 20mm (0.79") 20x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 4mm (0.16") 100x
Barlow Lens 3x
Finderscope 5x24
Star Diagonal 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
Optical Coatings Fully coated
Mount Info:
Mount Type Altazimuth
Tripod Leg Diameter 1"
Software Starry Night Basic Edition, SkyPortal App
 

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Celestron Powerseeker 80 AZS telescope

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