Levenhuk Spotting Scope is for those who prefer the best! Levenhuk Strike NG Series of Telescopes for Beginner Astronomers

  • 25.05.2020

LEVENHUK Strike 80 NG Refractor Telescope is best suited for novice astronomers and for fans of field observations, since it weighs very little (only 7 kg), it is easy to assemble and Complete with absolutely everything you need, including specialized literature, 2 eyepieces, Red dot finder, Barlow lens, software. Thanks to large aperture 80mm and high magnification allows you to view the surface of the Moon with craters up to 5 km and see objects of deep space (galaxies, clusters, nebulae). You can observe not only celestial, but also terrestrial objects, as well as take pictures with your camera(landing diameter of eyepieces is 1.25").


The antireflection coating gives a greenish reflection on the lens of the Levenhuk Strike 80 NG telescope and guarantees high image quality

Looking for a telescope in a rich configuration? With "Levenhuk Strike 80 NG" you will get everything you could wish for!

A good telescope supports many features, but in order to fully realize them, you have to buy a lot of everything: eyepieces, special literature, computer programs, etc. Don't want to spend money? Pay attention to the "Levenhuk Strike 80 NG" model! This is a light, practical and quite powerful telescope that will suit even those who have never done astronomy. It comes with everything you might need to observe and study the starry sky: 2 eyepieces, a Barlow lens, special software, a reference book, colorful posters, a compass and much more. No need to buy anything, just open the box!



Surface of the Moon through Levenhuk Strike 80 NG telescope (Canon EOS camera)

Advantages of Levenhuk Strike 80 NG Telescope:

  • Lightweight and easy to assemble- ideal for outdoor observations of the city, where the stars are best seen! The telescope with all accessories weighs only 7 kg, fits perfectly in a car or in a bag and assembles in a matter of minutes.
  • Wide magnification adjustment allows you to observe various celestial and terrestrial objects. The included interchangeable eyepieces provide magnifications of 36x and 120x, or 108x and 360x with a Barlow lens. Telescopes can see more than just planets solar system, but also galaxies, clusters, and binary stars.
  • High image quality thanks to double achromatic lenses with a special anti-reflective coating. Observed objects are seen clearly and without chromatic aberrations.
  • Can take photos, since the telescope is compatible with SLR cameras and other cameras (eyepiece diameter 1.25"). Keep unforgettable pictures of distant space as a keepsake!
  • Rich package especially for beginners: 2 eyepieces, compass, Barlow lens with 3x magnification, reference book about working with a telescope and astrology, bright posters, a star map, detailed instructions and software disk. You do not need to buy anything or look for additional materials!



The Levenhuk Strike 80 NG telescope comes with 2 eyepieces, a Barlow lens, etc.

Levenhuk Strike 80 NG telescope features:

  • Simple focus images by rotating a special knob on the case.
  • Alt-azimuth mount provides simple and quick targeting - you only need to set the elevation and azimuth. A great option for beginners and experienced astronomers who do not want to spend extra time searching for objects.
  • Smooth pipe alignment with the help of special screws and stops allows you to fine-tune the telescope to observe even the smallest and most distant objects.


"Levenhuk Strike 80NG" comes with all the necessary literature and software

  • Removable hood protects the lens from dew, glare and light (if there are lights nearby) and guarantees the most comfortable viewing in any conditions.
  • Red dot finder allows even a beginner to quickly "catch" an interesting object and point the telescope at it. If necessary, the finder can be enabled/disabled and calibrated.



Levenhuk Strike 80 NG telescope tripod has a convenient table

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  • lens telescope (achromatic refractor) for night and day observations;
  • metal two-section tripod adjustable from 630 to 1080 mm;
  • altazimuth symmetrical English mount with yoke and declination axis;
  • aperture (light diameter) - 80 mm;
  • focal length - 720 mm;
  • aperture ratio - 1:9;
  • useful magnification - from 36x to 160x;
  • the highest possible magnification is 360x;
  • visible stellar magnitudes - up to 11.5 magnitudes;
  • resolution - 1.6 ";
  • landing diameter for eyepieces - 1.25";
  • finder - 3x20 (LED point);
  • focuser - plastic 31.25 mm (1.25 "");
  • packaging dimensions - 86.0x36.0x16.0 cm;
  • weight - 7 kg.
  • optical tube;
  • mount;
  • focuser;
  • 3x LED finder;
  • 20mm and 6mm eyepiece;
  • Barlow lens (3x);
  • diagonal mirror;
  • posters "Moon", "Sun and other stars", "Solar system";
  • book "You have a telescope. What to do next?";
  • star chart;
  • compass;
  • disk with software "Stellarium";
  • instruction;
  • package.

Which has great optical capabilities. This is an achromat refractor with a light azimuthal mount, which is well suited for beginner astronomers of any age.

Levenhuk Strike 80 NG – astronomical observations

With this telescope, you can see many details on the lunar surface (craters and other surface details larger than 5 kilometers), Saturn's rings, cloud belts and Jupiter's satellites, Venus phases, bright comets, nebulae and galaxies, many double and multiple stars, star clusters and others interesting objects.

Seeker

A convenient red dot type finder is mounted on the telescope tube, with the help of which aiming at objects does not take much time.

focuser

Unlike the younger models in the series, this telescope is equipped with a 1.25” rack and pinion focuser of the common standard. This allows you to use a large number of additional accessories with it (including a T-adapter for attaching a SLR camera).

mount

The telescope is mounted on a light azimuth mount, which has a soft and smooth ride. For ease of reference, the mount is equipped with a micrometer screw along the vertical axis. The mount is mounted on a two-section metal tripod with adjustable height, so that even a child can reach the eyepiece of the telescope. The tripod is supplied with a shelf for accessories.

Optics Features

The telescope objective is a long-focus achromat with an air gap. Due to the small relative aperture, the number of distortions and aberrations that degrade image quality is reduced.

The objective lenses are made of high-quality optical glass, they are coated with a multi-layer antireflection coating - this helps to reduce light losses in the optics and increase the brightness and contrast of the image.

The telescope lens is equipped with a lens hood that protects it from dew on cool nights and prevents glare from nearby light sources.

Ease of use

The telescope package includes all the necessary set of accessories, and also comes in a beautiful gift box, which is very important if you choose it as a gift for a child or teenager. colorful cardboard box will attract everyone's attention, and rich equipment will allow you to start observations at the first opportunity. Due to the unique rich set, which includes everything necessary for conducting observations, it will be a great gift for an inquisitive teenager.

Levenhuk Strike 80 NG Telescope Package Contents


1. The book “You have a telescope. What to do next?". This amateur astronomer's handbook contains the information you need to plan and make observations. Written in simple language, it will help you take your first steps in amateur astronomy and not get lost among thousands of stars. The book contains maps of the starry sky, on which the most interesting objects are plotted. The expert's comments will help you orient and correctly direct the telescope to the desired point in the celestial sphere. After reading this book, you will learn how to quickly find 280 astronomical objects in the sky, get basic knowledge about the planets of the solar system, the moon, stars, galaxies and nebulae. You will learn how to navigate the night sky, easily find familiar stars and constellations.

2. 3D planetarium Stellarium allows you to see the starry sky on a computer monitor, both in real time and at any time anywhere on the earth's surface. The program can show you over 600,000 stars, the moon and planets, comets and asteroids, galaxies and nebulae. In addition, it can simulate realistic sunrises and sunsets and even rare events such as solar and lunar eclipses. All this you can see without leaving your home - and regardless of the weather outside the window!

3. A set of posters "Moon", "Sun and other stars", "Solar system". A series of posters dedicated to the space theme, each containing a large number of useful information about various space objects. The history of the study of the Earth's satellite, what are the lunar seas, what is known about other stars (which can be thousands of times larger than our Sun!), how the planets of the solar system differ from each other - you will find answers to these and many other questions on these posters.
For ease of perception, the information is divided into separate blocks, and colorful pictures will attract the attention of even those who have never been interested in astronomy. The size of each poster is a standard A1 format (84x60 cm), they are printed on varnished coated paper.

4. Planisphere - a moving map of the starry sky. This round star map allows you to find out which constellations will be visible in the sky at a given location at a specified time. To do this, you only need to know the date and time. The card is easy to use, thanks to its small size and light weight, you can take it with you on any trip, and thanks to the double plastic coating, it is not afraid of water and will not be rubbed even with active use.

5. Compass. A compass is necessary for astronomical observations in situations where it is impossible to determine the direction to the cardinal points from the stars - for example, in case of strong illumination or limited visibility from the observation site. It will also be useful for beginner astronomy lovers who have not yet learned how to find the polar star. With the help of a compass, you can easily navigate to the cardinal points and orient yourself by comparing the stars in the sky with a map.

Contents in the box:

  • Telescope telescope Levenhuk Strike 80 NG on a symmetrical English (altazimuth) mount with a yoke and a declination axis.
  • Two piece metal tripod.
  • Plastic rack focuser, 1.25″.
  • Eyepieces 1.25″: F20 mm, F6 mm.
  • Barlow lens 3x.
  • Red dot finder.
  • Diagonal mirror.
  • The book is a guide to action “You have a telescope. What to do next?" with a description of 280 of the most interesting objects in the night sky.
  • Set of posters "Moon", "Sun and other stars", "Solar system".
  • The planisphere is a moving map of the starry sky.
  • The Stellarium disk is a 3D virtual planetarium for easy orientation in the expanses of starry space.
  • Compass.
  • User's manual.
  • Warranty card.

Compact and lightweight refractor that can be easily carried in one hand. The first thing that catches your eye is the colorful original packaging, which not only attracts attention, but also makes you want to get acquainted with its contents as soon as possible. Say what you like, but the telescope can be considered the eighth wonder of the world, because only it is able to please us with beautiful pictures of the starry sky and reveal the secrets of distant constellations and galaxies.

In the presence of a case or cover, such a telescope can be transported even in public transport, since its disassembled dimensions are comparable to the size of a tripod and do not exceed 80 cm. Levenhuk Strike 80NG into a universal telescope suitable for terrestrial observations. Watching barges, yachts, fish in it is a pleasure. Therefore, you can take the telescope with you, going on vacation even in the daytime - there will always be a use for it. This telescope is the eldest in the family LevenhukStrike, which includes two more junior models, and has excellent image quality.


The telescope's tube is painted in a classic white color, which in the daytime does not allow it to get very hot in the sun, and at night it does not get lost against the background of the landscape. In the moonlight, the trumpet sparkles in the dark, drawing the observer's attention and inviting them on a breathtaking walk through the starry sky.


Some photos LevenhukStrike 80NG.



The build quality of the telescope is not satisfactory. The tube is made carefully, immediately after assembly the telescope gives the impression of a reliable and convenient optical instrument. The red dot finder, or "Starpointer" (also known as "Red Dot"), is very convenient to use and allows you to quickly and easily aim at the desired object. Before starting observations, do not forget to align it with the telescope tube in order to correctly aim at objects. The focuser is made of hard plastic, has a soft stroke, no backlash.

The "Starpointer" ("Red Dot") finder produces a bright red dot.


The telescope is mounted on a Yoke alt-azimuth mount, which lightens the weight of the entire set and simplifies control.


The lens hood reliably protects the lens from shock and dew.


Installation on a tripod takes no more than 30 seconds. The tripod itself is lightweight, while the main components are made reliably.

In addition to the eyepieces, which will be discussed a little lower, the kit includes a focal length extension - a Barlow lens. In the photo below you see one of the mounting options for the inverting prism, eyepiece and Barlow lens.


And, of course, one cannot fail to note the large amount of reference material that comes with the telescope. A planetarium program, a book for beginner astronomers “See Everything!”, a planisphere, an instruction manual, plus such an indispensable thing in astronomy as a compass (with its help, a telescope is set in azimuth to observe the risings of the moon and planets) will allow you to quickly master the control Levenhuk Strike 80NG. And by purchasing necessary knowledge for further exploration of space, go already to a large aperture.

The tripod unfolds and is fixed with a tray for accessories, which is very convenient for observations, hands do not get confused. We install the compass directly on the tripod spider and orient the telescope in azimuth to the moonrise point calculated in the Stellarium program.


As stated above, LevenhukStrike 80NG belongs to the "light" series, which includes two more telescopes designed as portable and simple tools for observation starry sky. All of them differ slightly in weight and resolution, the latter is related to the angle at which the celestial body is seen.

Levenhuk Strike 80 NG telescope test

The test scheme is shown in the figure below. As an artificial star, a point removed at an appropriate distance, 10 µm in diameter, illuminated by a white LED, is used.

The point is to view the resulting image through a strong eyepiece, that is, to use magnifications from 1,4 D.At the output, we have an image burdened with various aberrations, and so in any optical system. The test uses an ocular projection. The image is recorded using a canon 350D camera, with a focus of 55mm.


Types of out-of-focus lenses and focal points are shown below.




As you can see from the test, the dot is pretty decent, although some astigmatism and spherical aberrations are present. Aberrations worsen the image, not allowing you to set high magnifications. This does not apply to this instance. Since the telescope allows you to attach a reflex camera, it turned out to conduct an additional test.

As expected, at the edge of the field, the point is distorted by aberrations, but it is quite suitable for shooting in focus.

LevenhukStrike 80NG has high quality images, and it can be recommended not only to beginners, but also to self-confident users.

Shooting terrestrial objects and the moon

For photographing astronomical and terrestrial objects to LevenhukStrike 80NG you will need to purchase additional accessories.

In this survey, a “glass” was used from a two-fold metal Barlow lens (the lens must first be turned out) and adapter T-ring from M42 to canon EOS. Installation and landing in the photos below.

Do not forget that the telescope has a plastic focuser, so you should not give excessive load. Canon 1000 series cameras (350d, 400d, 500d, 1000d…) push the focus to the limit. 2" eyepieces are not recommended.

as the stem increases, plus, due to their considerable weight, they can easily deform the focuser tube.


The shooting itself is carried out in the “M” mode with a timer release to dampen the vibrations of the pipe. Below is a shot in focus LevenhukStrike 80NG, in the upper corner of which a fragment of the same image is inserted, but at a focus of 55mm for comparison.

The moon is filmed in the same way. The use of the astro camera for this telescope is limited because an equatorial mount is required.

Brief conclusions

Of course, telescopeLevenhukStrike 80NG is the initial basic setup for transitioning to other aperture (with a large lens diameter) instruments. But, in order to put your hands and not get confused in a more complex model of a telescope, it will fit just right. Lightweight, stylish, not bulky, with a great design, the telescope will immediately fit into the interior of your apartment or cottage. You can always take it somewhere with you as a tool for surveying the surroundings, of course, without forgetting about its main purpose - observing the starry sky, which will give you many hours of great rest while discovering more and more new treasures of our Universe.

And in conclusion, a couple of views of the moon with LevenhukStrike 80NG.



LevenhukStrike 80NG- a great choice to start your passion for astrophotography.

Useful information for beginners

The purpose of any telescope is to increase the angle at which a celestial body is visible, and to collect as many rays of light coming from it as possible. The principle of operation of the telescope is quite simple: the image of a distant object built by the lens is viewed through the eyepiece. By changing the eyepieces, we change the magnification in the system. Because the LevenhukStrike 80NG primarily intended for beginners in astronomy, first we will focus on simple formulas that everyone uses to determine the magnification, the field of view of the telescope, and the calculation of the exit pupil. In the future, when buying new models, this will allow you to choose additional eyepieces.

The formula for determining magnification is as follows:

M=F/f, where

F- focal length of the lens;

f- focal length of the eyepiece.

To levenhukstrike 80NG The standard delivery includes two Kelner eyepieces - 6mm, 20mm. Substituting these values ​​into the formula, we get: M1= 720mm/20mm= 36x,M2=720mm/6mm= 120x.

In addition to the eyepieces, the set includes a 3rd Barlow lens,

which triples the focal length of the lens, creating two additional magnifications: M3=108x,M4=360x.

The field of view of the telescope G) is calculated as follows:

G(arc min) = 60*W/M, where

W- subjective eyepiece field of view (40 degrees for Kellner)

M- magnification of the telescope created by this eyepiece.

Thus, we obtain the corresponding fields of view

G1\u003d 67 arc minutes for a 20mm eyepiece,

G2= 20 minutes of arc for 6mm eyepiece,

G3= 22 arcminutes for 20mm eyepiece and 3x Barlow lens,

G4= 7 arcminutes for 6mm eyepiece and 3x Barlow lens.

Consider the schematic diagram of the telescope on which the LevenhukStrike 80NG.


At the exit from the eyepiece we have a narrow beam of rays with a diameter d, the so-called exit pupil. Its value needs to be known, since in the literature, to observe one or another type of object, it is often indicated not the magnification of the system, but the diameter of the exit pupil

within the specified range. This is due to the fact that the increase in the system depends on focal lengths lens and eyepiece and is a relative value, and the diameter of the exit pupil is absolute. It is known that the pupil of the eye in the dark has a diameter of 6-7 mm, and in order to collect all the light with LevenhukStrike 50NG, we need to use the smallest increase, which for this model is 35x. Calculate the diameter of the exit pupil using the formula:

D/d=F/f=36 ,d=80/36=2.2mm.

It can be seen that the diameter of the beam of light emerging from the eyepiece falls on the pupil of the eye, while covering the field of just a degree ( G1=67).

Example 1 - Orion Nebula (M42)

In the materials for the telescope you will find an excellent reference book by A.A. Shimbalev for beginners and a moving map of the starry sky. For example, under No. 125 it lists the Orion Nebula (M42). Its dimensions (1 degree) and magnitude are indicated. It is clear that for a comfortable observation of such an object, you need to choose an eyepiece in which it will fit the nebula completely. We look at our table, calculated above. We see one of the suitable calculations: G1=67,M1=36,f=20mm.

Example 2 - globular star cluster in Hercules

Consider another example, #85 - the globular star cluster in Hercules. Angular diameter - 23 minutes, brightness - 5.8m.

To begin with, to find it, we put the weakest eyepiece with f=20mm. Then, using the table, we change it to a 6 mm eyepiece: G2=20,M2=120,f=6mm.

And finally, we come to another important characteristic of the telescope, this is the angular resolution. Determined from the formula: Q=140/D. Measured in arc seconds.

For LevenhukStrike 60NG this value is 1.8"" . If we want to observe beautiful double stars, then we will first of all compare the angular distance between them, indicated in the reference book, with our value Q, to see if this is possible.

Example 3 - double star, alpha Canis Hounds

For example, #10 in the handbook is a double star, alpha Canis Hounds, consisting of two components: 2.9m and 5.6m, spaced 20"" apart. It is clear that Q<20 about once every seven. Such a star couple will be resolved with a margin. Don't forget to also compare the magnitudes of the components in the binary pairs with the penetrating magnitude admissible for observation for LevenhukStrike 80NG. She is equal 11.6 m, anything less is visible.

Observations of double pairs require the use of resolution magnification. It is different for every telescope. In general, a sufficient resolving increase is considered to be the value Mrazr=1.4D, which for our telescope is 112x. Increases more 112x details will not be added, but the aberrations in the classic achromat will grow noticeably. Therefore, the option with an excess increase M4 not needed.

Even when observing the Moon, it is better to buy a lunar filter than to reduce the brightness by increasing the increase. It is also useful to have a solar filter. You can't watch the Sun without it!

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The top model of the Levenhuk Strike 80 NG series is distinguished by its great optical capabilities. This is an achromat refractor with a light azimuthal mount, which is well suited for beginner astronomers of any age. Thanks to an unparalleled rich package that includes everything you need to make observations, this telescope will be a great gift for an inquisitive teenager. With it, you can see a lot of details on the lunar surface (craters and other surface details larger than 5 kilometers), see the rings of Saturn, cloud belts and satellites of Jupiter, phases of Venus, bright comets, nebulae and galaxies, many star clusters and other interesting objects.

The Levenhuk Strike 80 NG telescope is suitable for beginner observers of all ages. A handy red dot finder is mounted on the telescope tube, with which aiming at objects does not take much time. Unlike the younger models in the series, this telescope is equipped with a 1.25” rack and pinion focuser of the common standard. This allows you to use a large number of additional accessories with it (including a T-adapter for attaching a SLR camera). The telescope is mounted on a light azimuth mount that has a smooth and smooth ride. For ease of reference along the vertical axis, the mount is equipped with a micrometer screw. It is mounted on a two-section metal tripod with adjustable height, so that even a child can reach the eyepiece of the telescope. The tripod is supplied with a shelf for accessories.

Levenhuk Strike NG telescopes are a series of telescopes for beginners, while Strike NG telescopes have excellent optical characteristics. The telescope objective is a long-focus achromat with an air gap. Due to the small relative aperture, the number of distortions and aberrations that degrade image quality is reduced. The objective lenses are made of high-quality optical glass, they are coated with a multi-layer antireflection coating - this helps to reduce light losses in the optics and increase the brightness and contrast of the image. The telescope lens is equipped with a lens hood that protects it from dew on cool nights and prevents glare from nearby light sources.

The scope of the telescope includes all necessary accessories., the device and accessories are delivered in a beautiful gift box - this is very important if you choose a telescope as a gift for a child or teenager. A colorful cardboard box will attract everyone's attention, and a rich package will allow you to start observing as soon as possible.


No other telescope has such a complete set:

1. The book “You have a telescope. What to do next?". This amateur astronomer's handbook contains the information you need to plan and make observations. Written in simple language, it will help you take your first steps in amateur astronomy and not get lost among thousands of stars. The book contains maps of the starry sky, on which the most interesting objects are plotted. The expert's comments will help you orient and correctly direct the telescope to the desired point in the celestial sphere. After reading this book, you will learn how to quickly find 280 astronomical objects in the sky, get basic knowledge about the planets of the solar system, the moon, stars, galaxies and nebulae. You will learn how to navigate the night sky, easily find familiar stars and constellations.

2. 3D planetarium Stellarium allows you to see the starry sky on a computer monitor, both in real time and at any time anywhere on the earth's surface. The program can show you over 600,000 stars, the moon and planets, comets and asteroids, galaxies and nebulae. In addition, it can simulate realistic sunrises and sunsets and even rare events such as solar and lunar eclipses. All this you can see without leaving your home - and regardless of the weather outside the window!

3. A set of posters "Moon", "Sun and other stars", "Solar system".
A series of posters dedicated to space topics, each of which contains a large amount of useful information about a variety of space objects. The history of the study of the Earth's satellite, what are the lunar seas, what is known about other stars (which can be thousands of times larger than our Sun!), how the planets of the solar system differ from each other - you will find answers to these and many other questions on these posters.
For ease of perception, the information is divided into separate blocks, and colorful pictures will attract the attention of even those who have never been interested in astronomy. The size of each poster is a standard A1 format (84x60 cm), they are printed on varnished coated paper.

This round star map allows you to find out which constellations will be visible in the sky at a given location at a specified time. To do this, you only need to know the date and time. The card is easy to use, thanks to its small size and light weight, you can take it with you on any trip, and thanks to the double plastic coating, it is not afraid of water and will not be rubbed even with active use.

It is necessary for astronomical observations in those situations when it is impossible to determine the direction to the cardinal directions from the stars - for example, in case of strong illumination or limited visibility from the observation site. It will also be useful for beginner astronomy lovers who have not yet learned how to find the polar star. With the help of a compass, you can easily navigate to the cardinal points and orient yourself by comparing the stars in the sky with a map.

What's in the box:

  • telescope tube
  • Altazimuth mount with yoke and declination axis
  • Metal tripod with accessory tray
  • Eyepieces 6 mm and 20 mm
  • Barlow lens 3x
  • Red dot finder
  • Diagonal mirror
  • Aspiring Astronomer's Guide “You have a telescope. What to do next?" (contains detailed information about 280 space objects)
  • Set of posters "Moon", "Sun and other stars", "Solar system"
  • Planisphere - a moving map of the starry sky
  • The Stellarium disk is a virtual 3D planetarium for easy orientation in the starry spaces
  • Instruction manual and warranty card

Get acquainted with astronomy, study the location of the constellations, see the planets of the solar system, supplement the school course with practical exercises - all this at an affordable price from Levenhuk.

Pay attention to articles and materials:

  • An overview article on how to choose a telescope for a child on the website www.site
  • Levenhuk Strike 80 NG Telescope Review at www.infuture.ru (download pdf version) .
  • Overview of the Levenhuk Strike 80 NG telescope (.pdf) from www.popmech.ru.
telescope type refractor
Optical design achromat
Lens diameter (aperture), mm 80
Focal length, mm 720
Magnification, times 360
Aperture (relative aperture) f/9
Resolution, ang. seconds 1,6
Penetration (magnitude, approx.) 11,5
Eyepieces included F20 mm
F6 mm
Landing diameter of eyepieces, inches 1,25
Seeker with red dot
focuser rack, 1.25
Tripod steel
Tripod height, mm adjustable, 630–1080
Accessory Tray there is
Mount type azimuth
User level for beginners, for children
Subject of observation planets of the solar system
Extended equipment 1

Total reviews and reviews: 5 9 - 9; - 0

Ilya (2015-05-18 03:26):

An excellent telescope, although not yet fully aware of its capabilities, with a barlow lens and a 6 mm eyepiece, Saturn is seen gorgeously with all the details, Jupiter, the Moon and other planets of the solar system are clearly visible, with the exception of Uranus and Neptune, galaxies and some nebulae are visible, in general the telescope is great! 5

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Ilya (2015-03-02 09:07):

I recently bought this telescope. To be honest, I expected more from him. Large craters and seas are visible on the Moon, some galaxies, stars, but in general it is good only for the Moon and Jupiter. For a beginner, it is very useful (which I was), but then you get tired of it and you want a larger and more powerful telescope. 8 telescops out of 10 5

Answer:
Thank you for your review of Levenhuk Strike 80 NG!

Vladislav (2014-09-24 02:42):

Hello! I bought this telescope two years ago, when it first appeared. For a beginner, this is a great telescope. And it's good in the city (we have little exposure), and outside the city. How many times have been on the road, and as good as new. Nothing loosened, did not unwind) Thanks for the wonderful telescope) 5

Answer:
Thank you for your review of Levenhuk Strike 80 NG!

vitaly (2014-02-19 01:22):

I really liked the telescope, sorry just black and white 5

Answer:
Thank you for your review of the Levenhuk Strike 80 NG. The image observed by the eye through the eyepiece is usually colored, but not always. The image will be colored when observing terrestrial objects, as well as the Moon and planets, you can see the colors of some stars. At the same time, faintly luminous objects in deep space, such as galaxies or nebulae, are visible through a telescope as grayish clouds. However, when observing in large telescopes with a lens diameter of 250-300 mm or more, barely noticeable colors can be seen in the brightest deep-sky objects. In addition to the aperture of the telescope, much depends on the observation conditions (primarily on the level of illumination), the adaptation of the eyes to darkness, and the individual characteristics of the observer's vision. But even with the largest professional telescope it is impossible to visually (i.e., with the eye) see deep-sky objects as bright and colorful as we are used to seeing them in photographs.

Vlad (2013-12-14 10:50):

Compared to some telescopes, this one is a piece of fluff. Levenhuc strike 80 ng weighs 6 kg, and some can reach 40 kg in weight 5

Answer:
Yes, indeed, thanks to the azimuth mount, the Levenhuk Strike 80 NG telescope weighs a little less than 5kg, which makes its transportation not burdensome and installation easy.

Sergey Borisych (2013-10-19 10:18):

I’m reading your questions and I don’t understand .. is it really not possible to search for answers on the Internet or at least in the product description, or even in the same questions, only a few lines below!? Have we really become such a stupid people that it's easier to ask than to develop yourself .. sadly On the site, there is a wonderful section: http://www.site/articles/telescopes/ - there are answers to 99% of the questions you ask. 5

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Thanks for your feedback!

Tatyana (2012-03-28 10:48):

I bought it, so far I have not been able to try it with a Barlow lens. This miracle weighs with a complete set of 6.5 kg. The program that comes with the kit is great, you don’t even need a telescope with it))). As long as everyone is satisfied. 5

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The telescope model is an entry-level long-focal f/9 achromatic refractor. The optical parameters of the device and a full set of accessories will allow for interesting ground-based and astronomical observations. The illustrated reference book and the Stellarium computer planetarium will help the novice astronomer to make an observation plan and find the desired object in the night sky.

Constellations and binary stars with a resolution of 1.75 arc seconds, lunar mountains and 6-kilometer craters, phases of Mercury, the Cassini gap and Satrun's satellite, Iapetus, changes in Jupiter's atmospheric flows, and polar caps on Mars during oppositions are available for study.

Levenhuk Strike 80 NG Telescope Basic Parameters

  • Achromatic refractor with multilayer coating of optical surfaces
  • Relative aperture 1:9
  • Compensation for spherical aberrations, coma and primary position chromatism
  • Accessory bore - 0.965 in. (24.5 mm)
  • Stainless steel tripod with height adjustment in the range of 63-108 cm, shelf for accessories
  • Azimuthal fork mount with fine motion mechanism

Levenhuk Strike 80 NG Refractor Description

The telescope is mounted on a manual azimuthal fork mount. Pointing is performed using a 3x20 optical finder mounted on a pipe using a dovetail mount. The two-section steel tripod is adjustable in height and quickly exposed to a comfortable position. Complete accessories are placed on the shelf.

The Practical Guide to the Telescope is an illustrated reference book “You have a telescope. What to do next? ”, which contains detailed descriptions and star maps with images of unique celestial objects. Interesting information is also contained on posters with images, characteristics and detailed descriptions of the largest stars, the Moon, the Sun and the planets of the solar system,

The 3D planetarium program Stellarium will show the planets of the solar system and more than 600 thousand stars and nebulae in the Milky Way. The software recreates a panoramic image of the starry sky in real time, and allows you to watch sunsets and sunrises, eclipses and comets without leaving your home. The compass and planisphere will help you manually, without the help of gadgets and a computer, to determine the current location of the observer and show the constellations that are available for study at the current time of the year at a certain latitude