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Celestron ExploraScope 80

CELE032 Reflecting Telescopes Discontinued

$69.95Last catalog price, April 2008

Catalog description

Celestron ExploraScope 80, part number CELE032, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $69.95, down from a high of $71.95.

Open a young mind's eye!

Celestron's ExploraScope 80 will expand a child's universe. It's a great child's telescope easy to use but still packed with power. The ExploraScope 80 features an 80mm (3.1-inch) Newtonian reflector design with 550mm focal length (f/6.9) and a 44-power eyepiece to give up-close views of the Moon planets and even some deep-sky objects. There's also a built-in erect-image system that allows the scope to be used for terrestrial viewing. And the scope's equipped with a table stand and carrying belt as well. A perfect gift for kids and families this scope allows young users really to explore craters on the Moon marvel at the rings of Saturn or with the built-in erect-image lens view the wonders of nature. Best of all with a weight of only 5 pounds the ExploraScope can be taken just about anywhere you can set feet. Use it on the included swivel base hold it on your lap or mount it on a photo tripod with the included adapter. Just about anywhere is a good place to observe!

Rugged and "child-proof" the ExploraScope comes with protective dust cap and carrying strap that make it the perfect companion for hiking and backpacking. The Celestron ExploraScope 80: It's a portable eye-opener for young minds!

Exciting featuresAttached eyepiece brings objects 44 times closer;Built-in erect-image lens for daytime land viewing;Durable construction;Carrying strap for hiking and backpacking;Adapter for tripod mountingAdjustable collimation. Explore the night sky with Celestron Sky Maps.

Catalog price history

ObservedListed priceChange
September 2007$69.95
February 2008$71.95+$2.00
April 2008$69.95−$2.00

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