Celestron Powerseeker 80Az Refractor Telescope

$Celestron Powerseeker 80az Refractor Telescope$

Celestron Powerseeker 80az Refractor Telescope

Product Code: eq14260
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The Celestron PowerSeeker 80AZ Refractor Telescopefrom Celestron PowerSeeker 80AZ Refractor Telescopeis designed as an entry-level telescope for wide-field viewing of bright deep space objects, planets, and the moon. Its 80mm objective lens and 400mm focal length give it respectable light gathering and magnification potential, while keeping the size and weight manageable. The manual alt-azimuth mount and 5x24 finderscope makes finding objects as easy as point-and-aim.

The scope comes with an eyepiece that produces a magnification 20x, and the 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser will accept any optional 1.25" eyepiece or accessory. For comfortable astronomical viewing, or to use it as a spotting scope, there is an included 90° erect-image diagonal to correctly orientate the subject horizontally and vertically in the field of view. To aid in terrestrial viewing, the mount has an altitude locking bar that holds the scope in place allowing you to more easily track subjects as they move. The aluminum tripod has independently adjustable legs for precise leveling on uneven terrain, and comes with a removable accessory tray.

80mm Aperture 400mm Focal Length, f/5 Focal Ratio Anti-Reflection Multi-Coated Optics 1.25" Focuser and 20mm Eyepiece Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount 90° Erect-Image Diagonal 5x24 Finderscope Adjustable-Height Aluminum Tripod

Parameters
Optical Design	Refractor
Aperture	80 mm
Focal Length	400mm
Focal Ratio	f/5
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter	1.25"
Diagonal	Yes, erect image
Finderscope	5x24
Tripod	Aluminum two-section, adjustable height
Mount Type	Alt-Azimuth
Power Source	None
Optical Tube Dimensions	Not specified by manufacturer
Weight	Not specified by manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight	12 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	34 x 14 x 8"

80mm aperture
Fast f/5 focal ratio
400mm focal length
Refractor-style optical configuration
Anti-reflect multi-coated optics improve light transmission, color rendition, and contrast
Resolution: 1.74 arcsec, Rayleigh; 1.45 arcsec, Dawes
1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser
Integrated dew shields helps to prevent condensation on objective lens, and reduces glare during daytime use

Manual alt-azimuth mount
Altitude adjustment bar
Aluminum two-stage adjustable-height tripod
Accessory tray with eyepiece holes

1.25" barrel diameter
Accepts most 1.25" astronomical filters
20mm eyepiece produces 20x magnification

1.25" holder for eyepieces and accessories
90° places head in a comfortable viewing position
Erect-image prism corrects image horizontally and vertically for terrestrial viewing

Low magnification provides wide field of view to make finding subjects easier and star-hopping celestial navigation faster

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this scope be used with a camera?

A: The PowerSeeker 80AZ is best used with a smartphone camera and can be easily attached and aligned using Celestron's Basic-Smartphone Adapter: https://www.celestron.com/products/basic-smartphone-adapter-1-25

Q: 2. What can i see with this?, my other telescope is a 40$ scope and i can barely focus on the moon with it. is this able to view stars easy with faint village sized community lights?

A: So it really depends on your sky and the clarity. This is a great scope for the price point. I would recommend not using this where there are street lights. The image will be fuzzy, and distorted.

Q: 3. What are the dimensions of the box/packing?

A: The manufacturer's original box dimensions are Ln: 30.50 Wd: 17.00 Ht: 8.60.

Q: 4. Is it possible to fit an automatic star finder to this? 5 is a big enough lens to see the hard-to-find stuff. If my kids turn out to enjoy this, I'll probably want to add a tracker. Many thanks.

A: Hello, I'm afraid I can't answer your question, because I don't have an automatic star finder, but I think it has a support to it, In the manual says that you can put automatic things on it, but I'm not sure.

Q: 5. My powerseeker eq does not have a latitude lock what can i do?

A: I would recommend getting in touch with Celestron directly with this inquiry. CelestronTel: 310-328-9560 or 310-803-5955 Website http://www.celestron.com/

Q: 6. What type of focuser does this unit have? Is it a bird Jones?

A: The scope is outfitted with a 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser.

Q: 7. is this a spotting scope that can be used for bird watching?

A: I really don't recommend using this for Bird Watching. This is really more so for Celestial use. This would work, but might be inconvenience with 1 fixed focal length eyepiece. I would recommend going with the Celestron Ultima 80 3.1 /80mm Spotting Scope Kit. Website link: https://bhpho.to/2jl9m8N

Q: 8. What planets can you see with this telescope?

A: Mercury Venus, Distinguishable phases Moon, Major craters visible Mars Jupiter Saturn, No rings

Q: 9. How can I buy this?

A: Currently B&H is not accepting any7 preorders on the Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ 114mm f/8.8 Reflector Telescope BH #CEAM114EQ • MFR #31042

Q: 10. can you see the rings of Saturn with this?

A: Yes, Saturn and its rings is visible in the PowerSeeker 50 telescope.

ernestgault	03/09/2024
[34 x 14 x 8"] Plenty of power at a great price....super fast shipping and communication. Overall a great experience 5

Gina	12/08/2024
[80 mm] This is a great starter telescope at a great price. The shipping is unbelievably fast, great company to buy from!!! 5

anyonymous	26/07/2024
[Refractor] Nice for the price 5

Thomas	26/07/2024
[Alt-Azimuth] This telescope was purchased by me for two very seperate reasons. I personally want it for photograph, and I also bought it to loan to a friend for a short while to see if the daughter really' is interested in the stars and the sky. She is a very precocious 8 year old and the process of determing the depth and staying power of her interest is on going. Preliminary remarks are all very positive. My use in photography will wait a little while. 5

idan	09/07/2024
[f/5] Great product. I love it. Comes with everything you need to start right out of the box. Basic knowledge of photographing gives you a great boost and AWESOME pictures. Very simple to use, but not so amateur as u might think. Great 5

Michael	15/06/2024
[None] Excellent beginners telescope and great for camping. 5

anyonymous	01/06/2024
[34 x 14 x 8"] Bought this for my husband for Christmas, he had a telescope in the past but he is not advanced in this area. He was is so excited and is so happy this telescope is a lot better than the one he had. Also I loved how easy it was to find what I was looking for with this company. They made it so easy to find the right telscope. Thank you so much. 5

Brian	26/05/2024
[Refractor] Bought this for my wife as a Christmas gift and she loves it. Easy to set up and use. The free app that comes with it is equally user-friendly. A great scope for a beginner. 5

Dayana	19/05/2024
[None] BH's delivery was super fast. The telescope is excellent, well made, lightweight, easy to assemble and carry. Together I bought a Celestron 8-24mm zoom eyepiece, and it made all the difference. I recommend. 5

David	08/05/2024
[f/5] Bought this Celestron as a starter into astronomy. The telescope is full manual so expect to learn how to navigate before starting. The build quality and visual acuity is great for the price. B&H shipped promptly and it arrived in great condition. 5