PowerSeeker telescopes are a great way to open up the wonders of the Universe to the aspiring astronomer! Offering exceptional value, these telescopes feature portable yet powerful designs with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy. Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Telescope is designed to give the first-time telescope user the perfect combination of quality, value, features and power. Amateur astronomy is a great family hobby that can be enjoyed year round, and Celestron's PowerSeekers are the ideal choice for an affordable and high quality telescope that will provide many hours of enjoyment for the entire family. Enhance the View Fully coated optical glass paired with high transmission coatings creates enhanced images with increased brightness and clarity. This telescope also provides correctly oriented images. This feature makes it the ideal telescope for both terrestrial and celestial viewing. The PowerSeeker 80EQ comes with a 3x Barlow lens which triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece. The equatorial mount of the PowerSeeker 80EQ makes it easier to track objects as they move across the night sky. With slow motion controls, the PowerSeeker telescope gives you smooth tracking of your favorite celestial objects. The sturdy aluminum tripod features an accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories. Rounding up the telescope is the Bonus Astronomy Software download with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images offering you an extensive knowledge of the night sky. No-Tool Setup Celestron wants you to see the stars and quickly! With a no-tool setup, the PowerSeeker telescope is ready for use with minor assembly. Simply remove the telescope and tripod from the box, attach the telescope tube to the tripod, and insert an eyepiece. In just minutes, celestial objects begin to come in clear.