Levenhuk Skyline Travel 80

1. Refractor Optical Design: This telescope is an achromatic refractor, utilizing lenses to bend light and form an image. This design is renowned for delivering crisp, high-contrast views, especially of the Moon, planets, and bright terrestrial objects, with virtually no mirror obstruction.

2. Exceptional Portability: Designed with the traveler in mind, the Levenhuk Skyline Travel 80 is incredibly compact and lightweight. Its collapsible tripod and included backpack make it simple to transport, allowing for spontaneous observation sessions anywhere from a backyard to a remote campsite.

3. Versatile Viewing Capabilities: With included eyepieces and an erecting prism, this telescope offers versatile magnification ranges suitable for a wide array of observations. It excels in both astronomical observation of celestial bodies and terrestrial viewing of landscapes, wildlife, or distant objects, providing right-side-up images.

4. Easy Setup and Use: The intuitive alt-azimuth mount ensures a straightforward setup and easy manual navigation across the sky. Its user-friendly design makes it an ideal instrument for beginners and young astronomers eager to explore the wonders of the universe without complex procedures.

ABOUT THE LEVENHUK SKYLINE TRAVEL 80

The Levenhuk Skyline Travel 80 stands out in its series as an especially compact and portable refractor telescope, perfectly engineered for both casual astronomy and detailed terrestrial viewing. Unlike heavier, more complex models, its lightweight aluminum tube and alt-azimuth mount ensure effortless transportation and quick setup, making spontaneous observations possible whether you're at home or on an adventure. Its 80mm aperture gathers ample light to reveal stunning details of the Moon's craters, Jupiter's moons, and bright star clusters, while the 400mm focal length provides a wide field of view. This achromatic refractor design guarantees sharp, vibrant images with minimal chromatic aberration, crucial for clear viewing. The included 45-degree erecting prism is a key feature, correcting the image orientation to be true-to-life, transforming it into a high-powered spotting scope for birdwatching, sightseeing, or observing distant landscapes. Its robust yet portable construction makes it an indispensable tool for curious minds of all ages.

ABOUT LEVENHUK

Levenhuk is an international company, founded with a commitment to making optical equipment accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Known for their diverse range of telescopes, microscopes, binoculars, and other optical devices, Levenhuk prioritizes creating user-friendly products without compromising on optical quality. Their philosophy revolves around fostering scientific curiosity and making the exploration of the micro and macro cosmos a seamless experience. Levenhuk has built a strong reputation for offering reliable and affordable optics, widely popular among beginners, students, and hobbyists. While specific manufacturing locations can vary, Levenhuk maintains stringent quality control standards, ensuring consistent performance across its product lines.

MAIN FEATURES

• Optical Design: Achromatic refractor telescope, ideal for both astronomical and terrestrial observations.

• Aperture: 80 mm (3.15 inches), ensuring good light gathering for bright, clear images.

• Focal Length: 400 mm, providing a wide field of view, excellent for observing large celestial objects like the Moon or star clusters.

• Focal Ratio: f/5, making it a fast telescope, well-suited for wide-field astronomy and astrophotography.

• Mount Type: Alt-azimuth mount, designed for simple and intuitive manual tracking of objects.

• Eyepieces Included: K10 (40x magnification) and K20 (20x magnification), offering versatile viewing options.

• Diagonal: 45-degree erecting prism, ensuring corrected images for comfortable terrestrial viewing.

• Finderscope: 5x20 optical finderscope for easy targeting of celestial or terrestrial objects.

• Tube Material: Lightweight aluminum tube, ensuring durability and portability.

• Weight: Approximately 3 kg (6.6 lbs) for the optical tube and mount, making it highly portable.

• Compatibility: Comes with a backpack for easy storage and transport; compatible with standard 1.25-inch eyepieces.

WARRANTY

This product is covered by a lifetime global warranty that includes defects in materials and manufacturing under normal use.

IN THE BOX

• Levenhuk Skyline Travel 80 Refractor Telescope

• K10 Eyepiece

• K20 Eyepiece

• 45-degree Erecting Prism

• 5x20 Finderscope

• Aluminum Tripod

• Carrying Backpack

• User Manual and Warranty Card