Celestron - PowerSeeker 80AZS 400mm Refractor Telescope - Black
- General
- Product Name: PowerSeeker 80AZS 400mm Refractor Telescope
- Brand: Celestron
- Model Number: 21087
- Color: Black
- Additional Dimensions
- Objective Lens Diameter: 80 millimeters (Generally, the larger the diameter of the objective lens, the greater the light-collecting power and the brighter images will appear.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 54 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 36 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 28 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 10 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Compatibility
- Computerized Star Locator Compatible: false
- Included
- Eyepieces Included: 2
- Tripod Included: true
- Erect-Image Optics Included: true (Provides an image that appears right-side up through means of mirrors and/or compound prism elements.)
- Case Included: false
- USB Cable Included: false
- Material
- Material: Plastic
- Performance
- Water Resistant: false (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Power
- Battery Size: Not Applicable (The battery size required for operation.)
- Features
- Computerized Hand Control: false
- Magnification Type: Variable (Variable magnification indicates the presence of a zoom function on the device, but fixed magnification cannot be adjusted by the user.)
- Optical Design: Refractor (There are three primary optical designs for telescopes: refractor, reflector, or catadioptric. Refractors use lenses, reflectors use mirror(s), and catadioptric telescopes use a combination of both to form images.)
- Indicator Light(s): false
- Tripod Mountable: Yes
- Imaging
- Field Of View: 0 degrees (The area of a target, measured as an angle from the location of viewing, that can be observed.)
- Magnification: 189 times
- Exposure Control
- Focal Length: 400 millimeters (The distance from an optical device's primary lens or mirror to the point where light rays come together in a single focused point, used to determine a device's magnifying power.)
- Other
- Assembly Required: Partial
- UPC: 050234210874
Survey the night sky with ease using this entry-level Celestron PowerSeeker 80AZS refractor telescope, which features a fully coated, air-spaced double objective lens for clear images and a wide field of view.
- 80mm refractor telescope: With a short tube design and a wide field of view offers sharp visuals and is ideal for entry-level stargazers.
- Fully coated, air-spaced double objective lens: Ensures clearly magnified images.
- Dual-purpose design: Enables use as a daytime spotting scope.
- Full-height aluminum tripod: Ensures stable placement.
Whats Included
- Celestron PowerSeeker 80AZS Refractor Telescope
- 2 eyepieces
- Tripod
- 3x Barlow lens, erect image diagonal
A: The PowerSeeker 80AZS 400mm refractor is a good beginner's telescope to reveal the moon's craters, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's four brightess moons and other celestial objects. The telescope is also easy to transport and to use.
Q: Is this powerful enough to see the rings and moons of planets?
A: Yes, the PowerSeeker 80AZS 400mm telescope gathers enough light to reveal the moon's craters, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's four brightess moons and more.
A: The PowerSeeker 80AZS 400mm refractor is a portable, lightweight telescope. It's solid when it is not used in breezy conditions but may waiver if it is windy. 1.25" eyepieces can easily be upgraded.
Q: How close does this telescope get a view of Saturn? and can Galaxies and Nebulas be seen clearly?
A: Saturn's rings are visible in the PowerSeeker 80AZS telescope. If the atmosphere is calm, use the 20mm eyepiece with the 3x Barlow Lens for the best view. Bright nebulas such as the Orion Nebula can easily be seen from the city. The best views will be from a dark sky location away from city light pollution. Galaxies are more challenging to see due to their dim nature, but are visible from a dark sky location as well.
A: Although the PowerSeeker 80AZS Refractor Telescope is a rich field instrument, the field of view is not wide enough to fit entire constellations. Open star clusters such as the Double Cluster or Pleiades will fit within the field of view and look spectacular, especially from a dark sky site. An 8-24mm zoom eyepiece will certainly enhance your views.
Q: Does this telescope come with a carry bag? And how portable is it?
A: The PowerSeeker 80AZS 400mm Refractor Telescope does not come with a carry bag. However, the telescope is lightweight and extremely portable to transport.
