Levenhuk Skyline PRO 80 MAK Telescope
Levenhuk Skyline PRO 80 MAK telescope is the “junior” model of the professional series of Skyline PRO telescopes, made on the basis of the Maksutov-Cassegrain mirror-lens system. Such telescopes are distinguished by compact tubes and high quality of transmitted images. To a greater extent, the model is focused on observations of distant space objects, such as clusters and double stars, nebulae and galaxies. However, a lover of planetary exploration will also be pleasantly surprised by the capabilities of the 80 mm lens. The device is mounted on a stable German-type equatorial mount. The Levenhuk Skyline PRO 80 MAK telescope is an excellent tool for field research in suburban areas; its light weight and compact size will allow you to easily take it with you for observations under a dark suburban sky. The lens surfaces of the telescope have an anti-reflective coating, which ensures maximum light transmission, and the reflective surfaces have a protective layer, which increases their service life. The very compact and lightweight aluminum tube is mounted on an equatorial mount, equipped with fine movement knobs and allowing for the installation of an electrically driven clock axis. This mount has special coordinate circles, with the help of which, after simple adjustments, you can find objects according to their equatorial celestial coordinates, and also accompany the daily movement of the object by rotating only one knob. The tripod is height adjustable and has a convenient shelf for accessories. The output sleeve has a standard T-thread, which, through an additional adapter ring, allows you to attach a SLR camera to the telescope and photograph the Moon and other bright objects. The Levenhuk Skyline PRO series was created for trained and demanding observers. It contains various models of telescopes, united by the idea of maximum useful output from the instrument, both for visual and photographic observations, as well as reliability in operation, which is achieved by using reliable materials and high-quality optical components.
- Telescope type: mirror-lens
- Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
- Optics material: optical glass
- Optics coating: standard
- Diameter of the main mirror (aperture), mm: 80
- Focal length, mm: 1000
- Maximum useful magnification, x: 160
- Aperture (relative aperture): f/12.5
- Resolution, ang. seconds: 1.73
- Penetrating power (magnitude, approximately): 12
- Eyepieces included: Super 10 mm, Super WA LER 25 mm
- Mounting diameter of eyepieces, inches: 1.25
- Finder: with red dot
- Focuser: 1.25
- Tripod: aluminum
- Tripod height, mm: 710–1230
- Tray for accessories: yes
- Telescope control type: manual
- Mount type: equatorial EQ1
- Drive type: R.A. axis only (optional)
- Mechanisms of fine movements: on both axes
- Mount weight, kg: 3.6 (without counterweights)
- User level: advanced
- Assembly and setup difficulty level: difficult
- Subject of observation: planets of the solar system and deep space objects