Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Refractor Telescope, 80mm Aperture, Equatorial Mount & 3x Barlow
Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Refractor Telescope, 80mm Aperture, Equatorial Mount & 3x Barlow
Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Refractor Telescope with Equatorial Mount and 3x Barlow
The Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ is an 80mm refractor telescope for families and aspiring astronomers starting out in the hobby. Saturn's rings, the rugged craters of the Moon and Jupiter's moons come within reach from a back garden. It sets up quickly with no tools required, and its German equatorial mount makes following objects across the sky feel natural.
Equatorial Tracking That Makes Sense
Simple up-down mounts force you to chase objects in two directions at once as the Earth turns. This German equatorial mount comes with setting circles and two slow motion cables, so you can locate a target and then follow it smoothly. A 5 lb counterweight on its bar balances the tube for steady movement in both axes. The 80mm refractor has a 900mm focal length at f/11 and gathers 131 times more light than the human eye. Two eyepieces and a 3x Barlow lens give a useful range of magnifications.
Inside the Box and Why It Helps
- 20mm and 4mm eyepieces: 45x for wide views of star fields, 225x for closer detail on the Moon and planets.
- 3x Barlow lens: triples the magnification of each eyepiece, giving you more options on steady nights.
- 90 degree star diagonal: a more comfortable viewing position, though the image appears mirrored left to right.
- 5x24 finderscope: the small sighting scope lines up targets quickly before you look through the main eyepiece.
80mm Refractor Telescope Details
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Model | Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ |
| Optical Design | Refractor |
| Aperture | 80mm |
| Focal Length / Ratio | 900mm / f/11 |
| Eyepieces | 20mm (45x) and 4mm (225x) |
| Barlow Lens | 3x |
| Light Gathering Power | 131x the human eye |
| Mount | German equatorial with setting circles and two slow motion cables |
| Counterweight | 5 lb with counterweight bar |
| Finderscope | 5x24 |
| Tripod | Aluminium |
| Software | The Sky CD |
Weeknight Stargazing Made Simple
Carry it outside on a clear, still evening, align the finderscope carefully and start with the Moon before moving on to the brighter planets. When the clouds roll in, the same telescope handles terrestrial viewing across fields, hills and coastlines.
On Hand for Immediate Orders
The PowerSeeker 80EQ is in stock at Tech Accessories Store, delivered by our dependable courier service.
FAQs
Q: Is the mount steady enough for high magnification?
A: It comes with an aluminium tripod and a 5 lb counterweight with bar to keep movement smooth in both axes. The two slow motion cables also let you make fine adjustments without nudging the tube.
Q: Why does the image look reversed?
A: The 90 degree star diagonal makes viewing more comfortable by angling the eyepiece. A side effect is that the image appears mirrored left to right, which is normal and does not matter for astronomy.
Q: How long does delivery take?
A: We pack orders promptly and hand them to our dependable courier service for swift UK dispatch. Tracking details are sent by email, so you know when to expect your telescope at home.