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A telescope for smartphone photography that fits in your backpack. For your first discoveries and breathtaking shots

Catadioptric
Optical design
3.1
Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens or mirror that the telescope uses to collect light
33.5
Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused

Product ID 86467
Brand Kelvin
Warranty lifetime
EAN 5905555027715
Package size (LxWxH) 33x62x34 in
Shipping Weight 12.2 lb
Description
Kelvin: Optics for smartphones. Focus on What Matters!
Kelvin: Optics for smartphones. Focus on What Matters!

This digital project blurs the lines between the convenience of mobile photography and the power of professional optics.

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
Specifications
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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