{"product_id":"celestron-powerseeker-80eq-refractor","title":"Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-Y_YksmtLNQ?si=v_sRsNq13PRcBVsf\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCelestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Refractor Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the wonders of the night sky with the \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron PowerSeeker 80EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e, a versatile and beginner-friendly \u003cstrong\u003e80mm refractor telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to deliver sharp, clear views of the Moon, planets, and beyond. With its larger aperture, manual equatorial mount, and included accessories, the 80EQ is ideal for amateur astronomers looking for precision and performance in an easy-to-use package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerful Optics for Day and Night Observing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerSeeker 80EQ features a \u003cstrong\u003e900mm focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ef\/11 focal ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for observing celestial targets at high magnifications with minimal optical aberration. Its \u003cstrong\u003e80mm aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e gathers ample light to reveal fine details on the Moon, the phases of Venus, the rings of Saturn, and the moons of Jupiter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully coated optics for bright, high-contrast images\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapable of both astronomical and terrestrial viewing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a 1.25\" erect image diagonal for right-side-up views\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual German Equatorial Mount\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual German equatorial mount\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 80EQ allows you to accurately follow objects as they drift across the sky. The \u003cstrong\u003eRA and DEC slow-motion control knobs\u003c\/strong\u003e let you make fine adjustments, while the included \u003cstrong\u003esetting circles\u003c\/strong\u003e assist with locating and tracking celestial coordinates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for learning celestial navigation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth tracking of planets, stars, and deep-sky objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSturdy steel tripod with adjustable height and accessory tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Telescope Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerSeeker 80EQ comes with everything you need for your observing sessions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20mm eyepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e (45x magnification) for wide-field viewing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4mm eyepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e (225x magnification) for detailed close-ups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3x Barlow lens\u003c\/strong\u003e triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.25\" erect image diagonal\u003c\/strong\u003e for upright, correct-orientation viewing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5x24 finderscope\u003c\/strong\u003e to help you locate objects quickly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable full-height tripod\u003c\/strong\u003e with integrated accessory tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn the Sky with Starry Night Software\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase includes access to \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron’s Starry Night Basic Edition Software\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a 36,000-object database, sky maps, and 3D renderings of stars, galaxies, and exoplanets. 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