Editorial Reviews : The Celestron Firstscope 80 EQ telescope is a good choice for the more serious beginning astronomer. The setting circles and slow-motion controls on both axes allow for greater control in both locating and tracking objects. Since its objective lens is permanently aligned and mounted in a sealed optical tube, this telescope should rarely need any maintenance. The Firstscope 80 EQ works well for both terrestrial and astronomical observing. Comes complete with adjustable tripod and piggyback mount.
Buyer Reviews : Good beginner to intermediate scope. Optics are clean,concise and crisp. Even with poor seeing moon, and planets focused sharply. Splits double stars cleanly- shows nice color of stars. Mount is average- stable - and lightweight to carry. Viewing things at the zenith is hard with many refractors, and this is no different. Finder is not that good. Overall a good scope for the money. Will show better views of double stars, the planets and the moon then any reflector. Ring nebula easily found in semi darkness- M13 looked nice as well.
(by peter s. mizla)
Features/Technical Specs : * 80mm diameter refractor telescope for serious beginners * Comes with two eyepieces, 20mm (45x) and 10mm (90x) * Objective lens permanently aligned and mounted in a sealed optical tube for low maintenance * Includes Starpointer Finderscope * Comes complete with piggyback mount and adjustable aluminum tripod
