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Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ Telescope

Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ Telescope

Item#: CELE016

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List Price : $213.95

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  • Excellent refractor telescope for a beginner
  • Enhanced image brightness and clarity
  • 78% brighter than a 60mm telescope
  • Slow motion controls for smooth tracking
  • Suitable for celestial and terrestrial viewing
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PowerSeeker telescopes are an excellent way to open up the wonders of the universe to the aspiring astronomer!


The Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ telescope is designed to give the first-time buyer a fine combination of quality, value, features, and power. Offering exceptional value, the PowerSeeker 80 EQ is portable yet powerful, offering a full 80mm of optical performance to turn on any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy.


The PowerSeeker 80 EQ comes with high-quality, all-glass optical components and high-transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity. It offers the light-gathering power needed to resolve hundreds of celestial objects, including some deep-sky star clusters and galaxies. 

High Performance Features:

  • Sturdy equatorial mount for easy tracking
  • 20mm (45X), and 4mm (225X) eyepieces

The Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ: it's a stellar choice for star-minded children and families!

 

About Celestron
Since manufacturing its first telescope in 1960, Celestron has grown to become one of the world’s leading telescope makers, enjoying brand-name recognition among serious amateur astronomers for superior optics, outstanding design, and innovative technology. Celestron is also a leading designer, manufacturer, and importer of other high-quality optical products, including binoculars, spotting scopes, and microscopes in addition to their computerized and non-computerized telescopes and related accessories. Their innovative products continue to receive numerous industry and consumer media accolades, adding to an already impressive list that includes awards for product innovation from Reader’s Digest, Popular Science, PC Magazine, Popular Mechanics, the Consumer Electronics Association, and more. Celestron is a privately held company with corporate offices and manufacturing facilities in Torrance, Calif.

Supplier Sku:
21048
What's Included:
Telescope, Tripod, 2 Eyepieces, Star diagonal, Astronomy software
Shipping Restrictions:
Available for shipment to the USA and Canada only.
Dimensions & Specifications

Recommended Usage

Viewing the Moon , Viewing the Planets

Warranty

2-year

Brand

Celestron

Weight Complete

19 lbs.

Finderscope

5x24

Lens Coating

Standard

GPS

No

GoTo

No

Telescopes Series

Celestron PowerSeeker Telescopes

Optical Design

Refractor

Aperture

80mm

Focal Length

900mm

Focal Ratio

f/11

Mount Design

German Equatorial

Eyepiece 1

20mm (45x)

Eyepiece 2

4mm (225x)

Highest Useful Magnification

225x

Limiting Magnitude

12

Resolution

1.73 Arc Seconds

Resolving Power

1.45 Arc Seconds

Star Diagonal

1.25 inch

Objective Lens Size Code

80

User Level

For the Beginner

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Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ Telescope
 
4.3

(based on 20 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Accurate (14)
  • Quality lenses (13)
  • Strong construction (12)
  • Easy to use (6)
  • Compact (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy (14)
    • Bird watching (4)
    • Bright conditions (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (12)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (3), Yes (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Great Scope

    This is a great telescope for both a beginner and professional. The lens are great and it sets up easy. The only flaw I found was the viewfinder. I ordered a new view red...Read complete review

    This is a great telescope for both a beginner and professional. The lens are great and it sets up easy. The only flaw I found was the viewfinder. I ordered a new view red dot view finder because I found that the one that it comes with is very sensitive to the touch. The telescope comes with a great set of lens and if you have another telescope as I do then you will find interchanging extremely satisfying.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    pretty good.

    I recieved this is a gift from my parents for christmas. I was really excited to start using it,but I found that it wasn't as easy as I thought that it would be. ...Read complete review

    I recieved this is a gift from my parents for christmas. I was really excited to start using it,but I found that it wasn't as easy as I thought that it would be. When I first started, I couldn't see anything,I really don't know why. Setup was a brease,I set it up probably in about 45 minutes.One thing I really didn't like about it was that the 3-times Barlow Lense that comes with it doesn't work at ALL with the telescope,not even when I used a very low power lense,a 32-mm. Pretty good views of Jupiter,couold see the bands. And pretty decent views of Saturn. I could Even see the Orion Nebula. All in all a good scope.I would recommend it too probably anyone.

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    Nov

    23

    2011

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Wow

    By Stary Nite

    from atlanta, ga

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Easy Set-up
    • Easy to Use
    • Quick delivery
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

      Comments about Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ Telescope:

      A gift for a 15 yr old, he loves it! Turned out to be a great gift for the hole family.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      22

      2011

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      It's great for a first expierience.

      By astrohunter

      from Long Beach, CA.

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to Use

      Cons

      • Unstable

      Best Uses

        Comments about Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ Telescope:

        I like the product, I know I'm going to be able to take more advantage of it when I buy more accessories for it such at a motor drive, and a gadget that helps you point the scope at a specific target.

        Service and delivery comments:

        My package was delivered in good condition and promptly, although I think fedex can modify a few things on their routes when delivering, like delivering to businesses as first priority or fedex locations themselves.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Nov

        18

        2011

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        all it says it will be

        By bill

        from arizona

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Easy to Use
        • Lightweight
        • Quality Lenses
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Astronomy

          Comments about Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ Telescope:

          I am very pleased with this telescope and hope to enjoy it for years to come

          Service and delivery comments:

          delivery was very prompt

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          27

          2011

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Excellant Quality

          By Cat Eyes

          from Madisonville, Ky

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Accurate
          • Easy to Use
          • Lightweight
          • Quality Lenses
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Astronomy
            • Bright Conditions
            • Travel

            Comments about Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ Telescope:

            I have owned a 80mm scope( Not a Celestron)...and there is No Comparrison to this telescope with my old 80mm scope. The German Eq mount is very well built, and the tripod is one of the sturdier tripods I have had to come with a scope. The clarity is also very good with this scope.I would recomend this scope for both the younger astronomer-student just starting out, as well as to the avid more expierenced observer as well. The Price is awesome, the shipping was just as stated, delivered the next day... Way to go Hayneedle and Telescopes.com... You Guys Rock!!!

            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jun

            26

            2011

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            pretty good.

            By The cello player

            from Paducah Ky.

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Pros

            • Easy to Use
            • Quality Lenses
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

            • Heavy

            Best Uses

            • Astronomy

            Comments about Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ Telescope:

            I recieved this is a gift from my parents for christmas. I was really excited to start using it,but I found that it wasn't as easy as I thought that it would be. When I first started, I couldn't see anything,I really don't know why. Setup was a brease,I set it up probably in about 45 minutes.One thing I really didn't like about it was that the 3-times Barlow Lense that comes with it doesn't work at ALL with the telescope,not even when I used a very low power lense,a 32-mm. Pretty good views of Jupiter,couold see the bands. And pretty decent views of Saturn. I could Even see the Orion Nebula. All in all a good scope.I would recommend it too probably anyone.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Q1: What is the weight in kgs and in pounds?

            A: The Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ weighs 19 pounds, or 8.6 kg.

            Q2: Can I buy and fix a motor drive on this telescope? If yes, can I buy motor drive from you?

            A: Celestron offers a motor drive for FirstScope 80s and FirstScope 114s, but not for the PowerSeeker 80, unfortunately.

            Q3: How long is the shipping going to take?  How much does it weigh?

            A: Free shipping would take 7 to 10 business days to most locations within the contiguous USA. Shipping weight is 35 pounds, and the scope itself weighs approximately 28 pounds.

            Q4: How is the finderscope on this scope?

            A: The Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ has a decent little finderscope. It's a good match for the 80mm aperture of the main scope.

            Q5: Can this be use to look at land and sky or planets? I'm looking for under $200 telescopes that can be use in both land and sky.

            A: Unfortunately, the Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ's equatorial mount is not suited to terrestrial viewing. If you're interested in a "double-duty" scope, your best bet is probably the Celestron AstroMaster 90 AZ Refractor. It has nice, correct-image optics and an altazimuth mount that can be used as easily for viewing land objects as for stars and planets.

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