Levenhuk Kelvin MAK80 AZ Phototelescope
A telescope for smartphone photography that fits in your backpack. For your first discoveries and breathtaking shots
| Product ID | 86467 |
| Brand | Kelvin |
| Warranty | lifetime |
| EAN | 5905555027715 |
| Package size (LxWxH) | 33x62x34 in |
| Shipping Weight | 12.2 lb |
With the Levenhuk Kelvin MAK80 phototelescope, astrophotography is within everyone’s reach. Assemble the telescope, point it at your target, attach your phone using the adapter, and you are ready to explore and photograph planets, lunar craters, and bright nebulae. Thanks to the included Bluetooth remote shutter, you don’t even need to touch your smartphone. Snap photos remotely to eliminate camera shake and make blurry images a thing of the past.
During the day, the telescope doubles as a powerful spotting scope for observing wildlife and sweeping landscapes. Both the finder and eyepiece provide a comfortable, upright image, while the ergonomic pan handle lets you point the telescope smoothly without ever touching the optical tube. The high-precision focuser helps you achieve perfect sharpness, delivering crisp, highly detailed images.
The phototelescope is compact and lightweight. Whether you set it up on a city balcony or take it on a countryside getaway, you can discover the universe wherever you are.
Key features:
- The perfect setup for photographing space and the world around you: birds, animals, trees, and architecture
- Bluetooth remote shutter included. Just add your smartphone to be ready for sharp, blur-free shots
- The adapter fits any iOS or Android phone
- Precision focuser delivers smooth focusing, crisp images, and maximum detail
- Smooth manual navigation with an ergonomic pan handle
- Upright image in both the finderscope and eyepiece for comfortable viewing and photography
- The perfect gift: a complete kit for day-to-night viewing and smartphone astrophotography
The kit includes:
- Telescope optical tube
- Smartphone adapter
- Bluetooth remote shutter
- AZ mount with control handle
- 6x21 optical finderscope with correct image
- 90° erecting prism
- 12.5mm eyepiece, 70°
- 20mm eyepiece, 70°
- Aluminum tripod
- Dovetail plate
- User manual and warranty slip
| Product ID | 86467 |
| Brand | Kelvin |
| Warranty | lifetime |
| EAN | 5905555027715 |
| Package size (LxWxH) | 33x62x34 in |
| Shipping Weight | 12.2 lb |
| Optical design | catadioptric |
| Optical scheme | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Optics material | optical glass |
| Optics coating | aluminum, broadband anti-reflection |
| Objective lens diameter (aperture), in | 3.1 |
| Lens (mirror) shape | spherical |
| Focal length, in | 33.5 |
| Highest practical power, x | 160 |
| Aperture ratio | f/10.6 |
| Resolution threshold, arcseconds | 1.5 |
| Limiting stellar magnitude | 11 |
| Eyepiece barrel diameter, in | 1.25 |
| Close focus, ft | 26.2 |
| Barlow lens | no |
| Finderscope | optical, 6x21 with correct image |
| Focuser | precision, with a focus distance indicator |
| Tripod | aluminum |
| Tripod weight, lbs | 3.1 |
| Telescope control | manual |
| Mount | alt-azimuth |
| Drive | 360° worm gear drive |
| Mount attachment | 3/8" threaded socket |
| Mount weight, lbs | 4.4 |
| Maximum payload, lbs | 5.5 |
| Optical tube mounting mode | dovetail plate (Vixen standard) |
| Dovetail mount | ✓ |
| Optical tube material | aluminum |
| Smartphone photography | ✓ |
| User level | beginners, experienced users |
| Observed object | planets of the Solar System and deep-sky objects, terrestrial objects |
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