Celestron
Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ
Best price $167 · 80mm aperture · $/mm 2.09
$167 on Amazon ↗At $2.09 per mm of aperture, this is better value than most refractor telescopes we track, which sit around $2.94/mm.
Specs
| Aperture | 80 mm |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 900 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/11.25 |
| Type | Refractor |
| Mount | Equatorial |
| Resolving power | 1.45″ (Dawes limit) |
| Limiting magnitude | 12.0 |
| Max useful magnification | 160x |
| Light gathering | 130x the naked eye |
| Weight | 5.4 kg |
| Best for | Budget refractor |
Resolving power, limiting magnitude, maximum useful magnification and light grasp are derived from the aperture — the standard formulas, not marketing claims.
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