Levenhuk Skyline PLUS 80S

• 76mm Newtonian optics: The reflective optical design gathers enough light for clear views of the Moon, bright planets, and the brighter deep-sky objects while keeping the telescope compact and approachable for regular home use.
• EQ-1 equatorial mount: An equatorial mount is built for astronomical tracking, making it easier to follow objects as they move across the night sky than with a simple alt-azimuth setup.
• Balanced accessory set: The included 25mm and 10mm eyepieces plus the 2x Barlow lens give useful low-, medium-, and higher-power viewing options without needing extra accessories at the start.
• 6x24 optical finderscope: A dedicated finder helps locate targets before switching to the main telescope, which makes first steps in astronomy less frustrating and more efficient.
• Adjustable aluminum tripod: The height-adjustable tripod and accessory tray create a steadier, more practical observing station for use on different surfaces and by different users.

About the Levenhuk Skyline Plus Series

Levenhuk Skyline Plus is a telescope family designed for beginners and more experienced observers who want a step up from the simplest entry-level instruments. The series includes refractors, Newtonian reflectors, and catadioptric telescopes, so it covers a broad range of observing styles, from lunar and planetary viewing to wider-field terrestrial and deep-sky use. One of the defining ideas behind the range is the use of equatorial mounts, which Levenhuk positions as a practical way to track astronomical objects more naturally as they move across the sky.

Within the lineup, the Skyline Plus models are aimed at users who want a more astronomy-focused setup with manual control and room to learn proper sky tracking techniques. The series is intended for astronomical and terrestrial observation, including the Moon and brighter deep-sky targets, and it can also serve as a starting point for astrophotography with a suitable digital camera. Because the family spans several optical designs, its appeal lies in offering different balances of portability, focal length, and observing specialization while keeping the emphasis on practical sky observation rather than automated electronics.

About the Levenhuk Skyline PLUS 80S

Levenhuk Skyline PLUS 80S is a manual Newtonian-style reflecting telescope built around a 76mm aperture and 700mm focal length, a combination that favors controlled magnification and straightforward lunar and planetary observation while still leaving enough light-gathering ability for brighter deep-sky objects. Its f/9 focal ratio helps keep the image manageable for beginners, especially when observing the Moon, where contrast and comfortable magnification matter more than extreme wide-angle views.

The telescope is supplied with 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, delivering 28x and 70x magnification, and the included 2x Barlow lens expands those options for closer inspection of surface detail and smaller targets. This gives the user a practical spread of powers from the start: lower magnification for locating objects and framing larger targets, and higher magnification for studying craters, planetary discs, or tighter features. The 6x24 optical finderscope supports target acquisition, which is especially useful when working with a narrower field at higher power.

The EQ-1 German equatorial mount is one of the model’s most important features. Instead of moving in simple up-down and left-right directions, it is designed for astronomical tracking, so following an object through the sky becomes more intuitive once aligned. Combined with the adjustable aluminum tripod, manual slow-motion controls, and 1.25" accessory format, the Skyline PLUS 80S suits users who want to learn the fundamentals of telescope setup and sky navigation with a more structured mount than a basic beginner telescope.

About Levenhuk

Levenhuk began operations in 2002 and describes itself as an American manufacturer of optical instruments with headquarters in Tampa, Florida. The company works across a broad optics catalog that includes telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, monoculars, and microscopes, which gives it a strong focus on accessible observation equipment for both nature and astronomy use.

Levenhuk says its manufacturing facilities are in China, and its product range extends from general-purpose optical instruments 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 the company’s experience in building observation tools for different users, from entry-level hobbyists to those moving into more specialized optics categories. In telescopes, Levenhuk is particularly known for offering structured product families that make it easier to choose an instrument by observing style and experience level.

Main Features

• Optical design: Reflecting telescope
• Aperture: 76.00 mm
• Focal length: 700.00 mm
• Focal ratio: 9
• Lowest useful magnification: 10.00 x
• Highest useful magnification: 152.00 x
• Eyepiece 1: 10 mm (70x)
• Eyepiece 2: 25 mm (28x)
• Barlow lens: 2x
• Light gathering power: 117.90 x
• Limiting stellar magnitude: 11.4
• Resolution Rayleigh: 1.80 Arc seconds
• Resolution Dawes: 1.50 Arc seconds
• Mount: EQ-1 German Equatorial
• Telescope control: Manual
• Tripod: Adjustable aluminium tripod
• Tripod height: 650.00 mm–1200.00 mm
• Finderscope: 6x24
• Focuser type: 1.25"
• Eyepiece barrel diameter: 1.25'' / 31.75 mm
• Eyepiece angle: 90°
• Lens coating: Fully coated
• Total kit weight: 9.52 kg
• Recommended for: Beginners
• Suitable for observing: Moon

Warranty

2 years. The Levenhuk Skyline PLUS 80S is supplied with a 2-year warranty, providing defined coverage in years for this telescope.

In the Box

• Telescope optical tube
• Equatorial mount
• Aluminum tripod with an accessory tray
• 6x24 optical finderscope
• SUPER 10mm eyepiece
• SUPER 25mm eyepiece
• 2x Barlow lens
• Slow-motion control knobs
• Counterweight
• User manual