Levenhuk Strike 80 NG Telescope

Levenhuk Strike 80 NG is perfect for beginners or amateurs; an astronomy telescope that can help introduce learners to the fascinating world of stars, planets and far away galaxies.

Its range of capabilities is much broader than that of other models in this series. With its 360x magnification, this telescope shows you the smallest details of lunar craters and highlands; phases of Mercury; the Cassini Gap in the rings of Saturn and its moon, Iapetus; the largest details in the atmospheric flows of Jupiter; and polar caps of Mars during opposition. The telescope can even show you the binary stars with a separation of 1.6 arcseconds between their components, and has a limiting stellar magnitude of 11.5. And all this you get right out of the box!

This telescope would be perfect for any amateur astronomer. The optics included in the kit and the ease of set up and use allow even a child to observe and discover the marvels of the universe.

Levenhuk Strike NG is a brand new series of telescopes for amateur and beginner astronomers. Levenhuk Strike NG Telescopes are a wise choice for those who don't want to spend time assembling and adjusting a telescope, or browsing through an expansive list of accessories. Apart from the telescope itself, you also get the optics for astronomical and terrestrial observations and handbooks on astronomy that both amateurs and more advanced users will find interesting and useful. All of this makes the Levenhuk Strike NG Telescope one of the best beginners’ telescopes.

The kit includes everything you will need to make your observations fascinating and captivating. The informative handbooks and advanced software allow even a beginner to find the desired object in the night sky. This amazing telescope comes in a colorful box, and would make a perfect gift for any aspiring astronomer, who would cherish it for many years to come.

The kit is far more advanced than you would expect

1. "See it all!" Astronomer's Handbook
This practical handbook will help any amateur plan and then enjoy stargazing. Written by a renowned expert, Alexander Shimbalev, it guides you through your first steps on the road to amazing discoveries. The book includes a number of star charts, listing the most interesting celestial objects. Commentaries help you orient yourself to the observation object and set up the telescope properly. Large-format prints showing the constellations and objects give you a preview of what the object should look like during your observations. This book takes you on a journey through the celestial sphere, where you will learn about 280 celestial objects and how to quickly locate them in the night sky, study the lunar surface, and observe the planets of the Solar System.

2. Stellarium is 3D planetarium software that allows you to see everything you can observe through a medium- or even high-powered telescope, including over 600,000 stars, planets of the Solar System, the Moon, nebulae and Milky Way galaxy. This software is capable of recreating a realistic sky in real time, providing you with panoramic views and allowing you to observe sunsets and sunrises, eclipses and comets without leaving your home. Now you can observe the sky even when it is raining cats and dogs outside.

3. Space Posters Set (Moon, Sun and Other Stars, Solar System)
Three posters showing the cosmos as we know it. Each poster presents interesting information on various celestial objects in an easy-to-read format. The posters are 84x60cm (33x24in), printed on glossy coated paper.

• Moon Poster. You will find out about the history of lunar exploration, learn all the characteristics of the Earth's satellite, and find answers to many questions that interest mankind, including the nature of dark spots on the lunar surface.
• Sun and Other Stars Poster. This poster shows you that even though the Sun provides heat and light for the planets in the Solar System, it is still far from being a cosmic giant, as there are stars hundreds and even thousands times larger than the Sun. The poster includes the main characteristics of the stars, such as their physical properties and their history.
• Solar System Poster. You will learn a number of interesting facts on the planets of the Solar System, including their composition, physical characteristics and age. Some descriptions contain predictions on the future of discussed planets, which make this poster a ticket on a journey in space and time through the Solar System.

4. Planisphere
This is a rotating star chart that helps you quickly and easily determine what celestial objects may be observed at a given date and time. It allows you to locate specific constellations or other objects at certain latitudes for your planned observations. The planisphere is very easy to use: all you do is align the date on the star chart with a time on the viewer, and you will get an exact representation of the night sky. It is very reliable and will serve you for many years to come.

5. Compass
People often forget how useful a compass can be during observations. Quickly orienting yourself in an unfamiliar place and determining where north is can be very easy with this compact compass. Easily locating the North Pole, Polaris and the Big Dipper will allow you to quickly begin your observations.

The kit includes:

• Levenhuk Strike NG Telescope on a Yoke mount with declination axis
• Stainless steel tripod
• 1.25" plastic focuser
• Two 1.25" eyepieces: F20mm, F6mm
• 3x Barlow lens
• Red Dot 3x20 finderscope
• Diagonal mirror
• "See it all!" Astronomer's Handbook with descriptions of 280 celestial objects
• Space Posters Set (Moon, Sun and Other Stars, Solar System)
• Planisphere
• Stellarium software CD to assist you during your astronomical observations
• Compass
• User manual and lifetime warranty

This kit is a great way to study and practice astronomy, learn how to locate constellations, and observe the planets of the Solar System.