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Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ Telescope

CELE016 Refracting Telescopes Discontinued

$135.00Last catalog price, March 2008

Catalog description

Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ Telescope, part number CELE016, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $135.00, down from a high of $150.95.

PowerSeeker telescopes are an excellent way to open up the wonders of the universe to the aspiring astronomer!

The Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ telescope is designed to give the first-time buyer a fine combination of quality value features and power. Offering exceptional value the PowerSeeker 80 EQ is portable yet powerful offering a full 80mm of optical performance to turn on any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy. The PowerSeeker 80 EQ comes with high-quality all-glass optical components and high-transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity. It offers the light-gathering power needed to resolve hundreds of celestial objects including some deep-sky star clusters and galaxies. High Performance Features:Sturdy equatorial mount for easy tracking5x24 finderscope20mm (45X) and 4mm (225X) eyepieces.

The Celestron PowerSeeker 80 EQ: it's a stellar choice for star-minded children and families! About CelestronSince manufacturing its first telescope in 1960 Celestron has grown to become one of the world’s leading telescope makers enjoying brand-name recognition among serious amateur astronomers for superior optics outstanding design and innovative technology. Celestron is also a leading designer manufacturer and importer of other high-quality optical products including binoculars spotting scopes and microscopes in addition to their computerized and non-computerized telescopes and related accessories. Their innovative products continue to receive numerous industry and consumer media accolades adding to an already impressive list that includes awards for product innovation from Reader’s Digest Popular Science PC Magazine Popular Mechanics the Consumer Electronics Association and more. Celestron is a privately held company with corporate offices and manufacturing facilities in Torrance Calif.

Catalog price history

ObservedListed priceChange
September 2007$148.95
February 2008$150.95+$2.00
March 2008$135.00−$15.95

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