Levenhuk Skyline BASE 80S

• 76mm Newtonian reflector: The mirror-based optical design gathers noticeably more light than small entry-level scopes, making the Moon, bright planets, and many deep-sky targets easier to see with useful contrast.
• 700mm focal length at f/9.2: This longer focal ratio helps keep lunar and planetary views well controlled and easier to focus, which is especially helpful for beginners learning to observe at higher magnifications.
• AZ-1 altazimuth mount: Simple up-down and left-right movement makes pointing intuitive, so the telescope is quick to set up for casual evening sessions and first steps in visual astronomy.
• Complete starter accessory set: With 10mm and 25mm eyepieces, a 2x Barlow lens, and a 6x24 finderscope, the telescope arrives ready for a range of magnifications without needing immediate add-ons.
• Adjustable aluminum tripod: The lightweight support keeps the system portable while allowing a more comfortable viewing height, which matters during longer observing sessions.

About the Levenhuk Skyline Series

Levenhuk Skyline is a telescope family built around easy visual observing for people who want a straightforward route into amateur astronomy. The series is aimed at stargazers who value uncomplicated setup and practical operation, and it covers both newcomers and more experienced observers looking for accessible manual instruments. Within the lineup, Levenhuk offers both refractor and Newtonian reflector models, along with a choice of altazimuth or equatorial mounts, so the series spans everything from simple grab-and-go lunar viewing to more methodical sky observation.

A defining characteristic of the Skyline range is its focus on familiar optical formats and user-friendly mechanics rather than unnecessary complexity. Depending on the model, the series is suited to observing Solar System objects as well as brighter deep-sky objects, giving users room to grow as their interests expand. That broad coverage makes Skyline a practical part of Levenhuk’s telescope range: it sits as an approachable visual-observation series with enough variety to match different observing styles, while keeping operation clear and manageable for regular home use.

About the Levenhuk Skyline BASE 80S

Levenhuk Skyline BASE 80S is a 76mm Newtonian reflecting telescope designed for beginners who want more than a Moon-only starter scope. Its combination of a 700mm focal length and f/9.2 focal ratio gives it a balanced character: it is capable of showing lunar detail and bright planetary targets clearly, while still gathering enough light for first observations of star clusters, nebulae, and other brighter deep-sky objects. That makes it a sensible choice for learning the sky without moving straight to a heavier or more demanding mount.

The AZ-1 altazimuth mount keeps operation intuitive. Instead of dealing with a more technical tracking system, the observer simply moves the telescope vertically and horizontally, which is well suited to casual backyard use and short observing sessions. The included 6x24 finderscope helps with locating targets, while the SUPER 25mm and SUPER 10mm eyepieces provide lower- and higher-power viewing options for different subjects. A 2x Barlow lens expands those magnification choices further, giving the user more flexibility when switching from wider views to closer inspection of lunar features.

The telescope’s 90° eyepiece angle supports a more natural viewing position, and the adjustable aluminum tripod keeps the overall kit manageable at 6.00 kg. Altogether, this model is built as a practical visual telescope for learning observation technique, exploring the Moon in detail, and making first steps into brighter deep-sky viewing.

About Levenhuk

Levenhuk began operations in 2002, initially focusing on markets outside the United States. The company describes itself as an American manufacturer of optical instruments with headquarters in Tampa, Florida, while also stating that its manufacturing facilities are in China. Its catalog covers a broad range of observation equipment, including telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, monoculars, and microscopes, which places the brand firmly in the field of accessible consumer optics.

Within sport optics and observational equipment, Levenhuk is known for maintaining distinct product families for different uses and experience levels. Its range extends from general-purpose binocular lines to more specialized devices such as Fatum thermal scopes and Halo and Atom Digital night-vision devices. That breadth is relevant here because it shows Levenhuk’s emphasis on practical optical tools for both daytime and nighttime observation, with telescope series such as Skyline focused on straightforward visual astronomy.

Main Features

• Optical design: Reflecting telescope
• Aperture: 76.00 mm
• Focal length: 700.00 mm
• Focal ratio: 9.2
• Lowest useful magnification: 11.00 x
• Highest useful magnification: 152.00 x
• Eyepiece 1 focal length: 10
• Eyepiece 1 magnification: 70
• Eyepiece 2 focal length: 25
• Eyepiece 2 magnification: 28
• Light gathering power: 117.80 x
• Limiting stellar magnitude: 11.4
• Resolution Rayleigh: 1.80 Arc seconds
• Resolution Dawes: 1.50 Arc seconds
• Mount type: AZ-1 Altazimuth
• Tracking modes: Manual
• Slew speed: Manual
• Tripod: Adjustable aluminium tripod
• Eyepiece angle: 90°
• Barlow lens: 2x
• Finderscope: 6x24
• Recommended for: Beginners
• Suitable for observing: Moon
• Total kit weight: 6.00 kg

Warranty

Levenhuk Skyline BASE 80S is covered by a 2-year warranty.

In the Box

• Telescope optical tube
• Alt-azimuth mount
• Aluminum tripod with an accessory tray
• 6x24 optical finderscope
• SUPER 10mm (70x) eyepiece
• SUPER 25mm (28x) eyepiece
• 2x Barlow lens
• User manual