{"product_id":"levenhuk-new-skyline-base-mak-80-850-az-m-telescope","title":"Levenhuk New Skyline BASE МАК 80\/850 AZ-M Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Levenhuk New Skyline BASE MAK 80\/850 AZ-M telescope reveals the breathtaking beauty of the universe, even for a beginner astronomer. Its Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design with an 80mm aperture and 850mm focal length strikes the perfect balance between compactness and power. The optics deliver high-resolution, contrast-rich images that are free from chromatic distortion, letting you observe many of the cosmos’s highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis telescope is ideal for detailed studies of the lunar surface: You can explore craters (like Tycho, Copernicus, and Plato) and their ray systems, mountain ranges, dark maria, rilles, and promontories. Under good atmospheric conditions, you will be able to make out Jupiter’s disk and its main cloud belts. At magnifications above 80x, the famous Galilean moons appear as bright little stars near the planet. Saturn reveals its rings. While the telescope is designed for observing objects closer to home, it can also reveal nearby star clusters like the Pleiades, the Beehive Cluster, and the Hyades as fields of glittering points of light. For the best detailed views, it is a good idea to observe away from city lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother advantage of this telescope over similar models is that it delivers a correctly oriented “terrestrial” image: up‑down and left‑right in the eyepiece match reality. This means that you can also use it for land‑based observations: studying landscape details, spotting distant targets, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optical elements in the Levenhuk New Skyline BASE MAK 80\/850 AZ‑M are made from optical glass with a dual coating: an aluminum layer and a broadband anti‑reflection layer. The first boosts the telescope’s reflectivity, while the second eliminates stray reflections and increases light transmission across a wide wavelength range (from UV to IR).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe telescope sits on an alt‑azimuth mount, which in turn is attached to the included aluminum tripod. The mount features a large, ergonomic pan handle with a convenient lock that is positioned right under your hand, making it easier and more precise to aim the telescope. You can also use the classic control method with two slow‑motion knobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes all of the essential accessories that you need in order to start observing right out of the box. So if you are giving it as a gift, the recipient will undoubtedly be delighted. The set contains a 6x21 optical finderscope with correct image, 10mm and 20mm eyepieces, a 90° erecting prism, a smartphone adapter, and two storage bags for the OTA and tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn ideal choice for beginners who want to explore the Solar System and terrestrial landscapes both in and out of the city\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual coatings on the optics: aluminum and broadband anti‑reflection for sharp, clear images with no ghost reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum useful magnification of the system: 160x\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlt‑azimuth mount with an ergonomic pan handle for intuitive control in any situation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum tripod with adjustable height from 56cm to 150.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo storage bags to protect the OTA and tripod during transport and 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