Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ Refractor
- Making it suitable for capturing bright and clear images of celestial objects such as the Moon, planets, and star clusters
- Making it portable and suitable for stargazing sessions in different locations
The Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ Refractor Telescope is a part of the PowerSeeker range and features an 80mm aperture, making it suitable for capturing bright and clear images of celestial objects such as the Moon, planets, and star clusters. It has a refractor design with a focal length of 900mm and an f/11 focal ratio, providing a maximum theoretical magnification of 189x.
This telescope is known for being lightweight, versatile, and durable, offering decent specifications at a fair price. The Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ comes with a manual German equatorial mount for smooth tracking of celestial objects. The telescope weighs around 16 lbs when assembled, making it portable and suitable for stargazing sessions in different locations.
Product Features in Detail
Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ Refractor
The Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ Refractor provides bright, clear images of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more for great nighttime viewing.
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.
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 | 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) |
| Solar Warning | Never 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. | |
This product comes with 12 Months Australian Manufacturer Warranty. Our products are sourced from authorised Australian suppliers and therefore come with genuine Australian warranty. Camera Warehouse does not participate in 'Grey Market' or 'Parallel Import' activities.
Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ Refractor
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.
SKU: Celestron 21048
UPC: 050234210485
