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Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ Telescope
Item Number: 2763642
 
$149.99 List Price: $169.99*
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The Celestron® PowerSeeker® 80EQ telescope is a great way to open up the wonders of the universe to the aspiring astronomer. The PowerSeeker® series is designed to give the first-time telescope user the perfect combination of quality, value, features and power. The German Equatorial Mount uses a counterweight opposite the telescope to counterbalance the weight of the telescope.

Key Specs:

  • Model Number:21048
  • Magnification:225
  • Barlow Lens:3X
  • Tripod:Pre-Assembled Metal Tripod
 Features

  Benefits

 
  • Telescope Type:Refractor
    		•  A lens-based telescope that operates by bending light into focus. This design can be used terrestial, astronomical viewing or both depending on the model. It is usually regarded as rugged and low maintenance.
     
  • Finderscope:5x24
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  • Focal Length:900 mm
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  • Mount Type:German Equatorial Mount
    		•  Uses a counterweight opposite the telescope to counterbalance the weight of the telescope. The telescope may be polar aligned to track the sky and compensate for the Earth's rotation.

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    Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ Telescope
     
    5.0

    (based on 1 review)

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    12/30/2009

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great telescope for the novice

    By Sheriff Steve

    from Fort Clark Springs, Texas

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Quality Lenses
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

    • Heavy
    • More hands on instruction
    • Would like a carrying bag

    Best Uses

    • Animal tracking
    • Astronomy
    • Bird Watching
    • Landscape viewing
    • Travel

    Comments about Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ Telescope:

    1.Great range of usefulness-
    2.Will take some time to become comfortable w lenses and counter weights.
    3.Difficult to transport.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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