Levenhuk Skyline PLUS 80S Telescope
The Levenhuk Skyline PLUS 80S Telescope is a telescope for experienced and demanding users. This Newtonian reflector is perfect for observing deep-sky objects: You can observe all of the objects from the Messier catalog and the brightest objects from the NGC catalog. Dozens of star clusters planetary and diffuse nebulae are available for observation. Outer space is also available for exploring and that includes lunar craters the rings of Saturn atmospheric vortices on Jupiter weather conditions of Mars phases of Mercury etc. Even Uranus and Neptune are discernible but only as small disks.
The optics in the telescope are made of fully coated glass. The included accessories are chosen in such a way as to maximize the capabilities of the optics. By using two eyepieces and a Barlow lens together you can achieve the highest useful power which allows for observing astronomy objects as detailed and sharp as possible or vice versa you can opt for a wide field of view for the observation of extended deep-sky objects. With a fully packed telescope kit there is no need to buy any additional accessories.
The telescope is mounted on an equatorial mount that allows for smooth tracking of astronomical objects across the sky. However it takes some time to master the operation of the telescope. The mount is attached to an aluminum tripod. You can place it almost anywhere because of the extendable legs with several sections. The telescope comes with an accessory tray.
Features:
- Entry-level Newtonian reflector
- Suitable for exploring deep and outer space
- Equatorial mount is ideal for astronomy observations
- A stable tripod of adjustable height
- Balanced kit of optical accessories is included
The kit includes:
- Telescope optical tube
- Equatorial mount
- Aluminum tripod with an accessory tray
- 6x24 optical finderscope
- SUPER 10mm eyepiece
- SUPER 25mm eyepiece
- 2x Barlow lens
- Slow-motion control knobs
- Counterweight
- User manual and lifetime warranty
Brand | Levenhuk Inc. USA |
Warranty years | lifetime |
EAN | 0753215766567 |
Package size (LxWxH) cm | 97x30x24 |
Shipping Weight kg | 9.52 |
Optical design | reflector |
Optical scheme | Newtonian |
Optics material | optical glass |
Optics coating | standard |
Primary mirror diameter (aperture) mm | 76.0 |
Focal length mm | 700 |
Highest practical power x | 152.0 |
Aperture ratio | f/9 |
Resolution threshold arcseconds | 1.58 |
Limiting stellar magnitude | 11.5 |
Eyepieces | SUPER 10mm (70x) SUPER 25mm (28x) |
Eyepiece barrel diameter in | 1.25 |
Barlow lens | 2x |
Finderscope | optical 6x24 |
Focuser | rack & pinion |
Tripod | aluminum |
Tripod height (adjustable) mm | 650–1200 |
Accessory tray | yes |
Telescope control | manual |
Mount | equatorial EQ1 |
Optical tube mounting mode | fastening rings |
Optical tube material | metal |
User level | beginners |
Assembly and installation difficulty level | complicated |
Observed object | deep-sky objects |