Celestron PowerSeeker 80 AZS Telescope

Achromatic refractor. Objective lens diameter: 80mm. Focal length: 400mm

Refractor

Optical design

Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens or mirror that the telescope uses to collect light

400

Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused

Availability

Product ID	68414
Brand	Celestron
EAN	2400000042839
Optical design	refractor
Optical scheme	achromat
Optics material	optical glass

Description

If you're a casual skywatcher, looking to enjoy the night sky without having to invest a large amount of money in a telescope, then the PowerSeeker 80AZS is worth considering. The optical assembly comes with everything required for a successful night of observations, but we do recommend avoiding the use of the supplied Barlow lens — the optics are unable to cope with the large increase in magnification. We opt for furnishing this refractor with further eyepieces, while being respectful of its 189x and 11x limits. Slight optical defects are evident but don't ruin views. The overall design is fair for the low cost, with the plastic features that are often expected with beginner telescopes.

Specifications

Product ID	68414
Brand	Celestron
EAN	2400000042839
Optical design	refractor
Optical scheme	achromat
Optics material	optical glass
Primary mirror diameter (aperture), mm	80
Focal length, mm	400
Highest practical power, x	189
Aperture ratio	f/5
Eyepieces	20mm, 4mm
Barlow lens	3x
Finderscope	optical, 5x24
Tripod	aluminum
Accessory tray	✓
Telescope control	manual
Mount	alt-azimuth
User level	beginners
Observed object	planets of the Solar System, terrestrial objects

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