Product Overview
| Type | Refractor Telescope |
| Aperture | 80mm |
| Focal Length | 900mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/11 |
| Eyepieces | 25mm & 10mm |
| Magnification | 36x & 90x |
| Barlow Lens | 2× Included |
| Finderscope | StarPointer Red Dot |
| Mount | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
| Tripod | Aluminum Tripod |
| Optics | Fully Coated Glass |
| Navigation | StarSense Smartphone Assisted |
| Software | StarSense, SkyPortal & Starry Night |
| Best For | Moon, Planets & Stargazing |
| Special Feature | Smartphone Sky Navigation |
You can clearly observe the Moon’s craters and mountains, Jupiter and its moons, Saturn’s rings (under good conditions), brighter deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula, and many star clusters. With the included 25mm (36x) and 10mm (90x) eyepieces plus the 2x Barlow, useful magnifications range from low-power sweeping views up to about 180x. It is ideal for lunar and planetary viewing and casual stargazing.
No external power is required for the telescope itself. The StarSense system works with your smartphone (iOS or Android) using the free StarSense Explorer app. You only need to place your phone in the included phone dock. The telescope also comes with Starry Night Basic software and the SkyPortal app for planning and learning.
Yes. It is designed especially for beginners and educational use. The manual alt-azimuth mount is simple to operate, the StarSense app removes the usual “finding objects” frustration, and the fully coated 80mm optics deliver bright, sharp views. The total kit weight is only about 9.2 lbs (4.17 kg), so it is easy to set up and move.
The complete kit includes:
Everything needed to start observing is provided.
Yes. The included erect-image diagonal produces upright, correctly oriented views, so it works well for land spotting (birds, landscapes, etc.) during the day. However, never point it at the Sun without a proper solar filter — doing so can cause permanent eye damage and damage the telescope.
Very portable. The optical tube weighs about 5.4 lbs and the tripod about 3.8 lbs, for a total kit weight of roughly 9.2 lbs. The mount comes pre-assembled, so setup usually takes just a few minutes: attach the tube, insert an eyepiece, dock your phone, and launch the StarSense Explorer app. The aluminum tripod adjusts up to 52 inches high and includes an accessory tray for convenience.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Refractor |
| Aperture | 80mm (3.1″) |
| Focal Length | 900mm (35.43″) |
| Focal Ratio | f/11 |
| Eyepiece 1 | 25mm (0.98″) |
| Magnification (Eyepiece 1) | 36x |
| Eyepiece 2 | 10mm (0.39″) |
| Magnification (Eyepiece 2) | 90x |
| Barlow Lens | 2× (1.25″) |
| Finderscope | StarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope |
| Star Diagonal | Erect Image 90° (1.25″) |
| Optical Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 189x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 11x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 12 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.74 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 1.45 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power | 131× greater than human eye |
| Optical Coatings | Fully Coated Glass Optics |
| Optical Tube Length | 965mm (38″) |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 90mm (3.54″) |
| Optical Tube Weight | 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg) |
| Dovetail | None |
| Mount Type | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
| Tripod Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum Height | 1320.8mm (52″) |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 31.75mm (1.25″) Steel |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Tripod Weight | 3.8 lbs (1.72 kg) |
| Slew Speeds | Manual |
| GPS Support | Uses Smartphone GPS |
| Dovetail Compatibility | None |
| Power Requirement | None |
| Alignment Procedure | StarSense Explorer App |
| Software Included | StarSense Explorer App, SkyPortal App, Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software |
| Total Kit Weight | 9.2 lbs (4.17 kg) |
| Included Items | Optical Tube, Preassembled Mount & Tripod, 25mm & 10mm Eyepieces, Erect Image Diagonal, 2× Barlow Lens, StarPointer™ Finderscope, Accessory Tray, StarSense Explorer Phone Dock |
| Usage | Moon Viewing, Planet Observation, Stargazing |
| Best For | Beginners & Educational Astronomy |
| Special Feature | Smartphone-Assisted Sky Navigation |
| Safety Warning | Never observe the Sun without a proper solar filter |
