Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ Telescope

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Refractor. Objective lens diameter: 90mm. Focal length: 900mm

Refractor

Optical design

3.5

Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens (refractors and catadioptric) or mirror (reflectors) that the telescope uses to collect light

Availability

Product ID	24297
Brand	Levenhuk, Inc., USA
Warranty	lifetime
EAN	0611901508955
Package size (LxWxH)	16.9x44.9x9.1 cm
Shipping Weight	39.7 kg

Description

Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ is a refractor with a large aperture. You will be able to see planets, double stars, globular clusters and diffuse nebulae. Uranus and Neptune appear in the form of small disks, but closer planets will be visible in more detail. For example, you will be able to distinguish Mars’ polar caps, the structure of sunspots and granulation on the Sun. Also, the telescope is good for lunar exploration if you want to see the craters. Under good conditions, all the Messier objects and bright NGC can be observed. The model is suitable for astrophotography.

Features:

The telescope has a factory default adjustment and does not require additional and frequent adjustment;
Contrast and sharp images in high resolution without chromatic aberration;
Highly detailed pictures even at large aperture;
Can be used for photographing the Moon and planets;
Suitable for both terrestrial and astronomical observations;
Ideal for planetary observations and observations of binary stars;
Suitable for beginners.

The kit includes:

Telescope optical tube (optical elements inside)
SUPER 25 and SUPER 10 eyepieces
Equatorial mount EQ2
Aluminum tripod
Diagonal mirror
User manual and lifetime warranty

The equatorial mount, as opposed to an azimuth one, when being hovered compensates for the rotation of the Earth and allows more precise tracking of astronomical objects, keeping them within sight through the eyepiece. This mount is perfect for astronomical observations and indispensable for astrophotography. The aluminum tripod has adjustable height.

Two achromatic eyepieces SUPER 10 and SUPER 25 with a 31.75-millimeter (1.25-inch) diameter are included in the package and serve as powerful image correction tools. The optics used in the eyepiece are glass with a special coating. Field of view is 50–52 degrees.

specifications

Product ID	24297
Brand	Levenhuk, Inc., USA
Warranty	lifetime
EAN	0611901508955
Package size (LxWxH)	16.9x44.9x9.1 cm
Shipping Weight	39.7 kg
Optical design	refractor
Optical scheme	achromat
Objective lens diameter (aperture), in	3.5
Highest practical power, x	180
Aperture ratio	f/10
Resolution threshold, arcseconds	1.5
Limiting stellar magnitude	11.8
Eyepieces	SUPER 25mm (36x), SUPER 10mm (90x)
Eyepiece barrel diameter, in	1.25
Finderscope	optical, 6x30
Focuser	1.25", rack & pinion
Tripod	aluminum
Tripod height (adjustable), in	27.95–49.21
Mount	equatorial
User level	for children, beginners
Observed object	planets of the Solar System

References
and downloads

User manual: Levenhuk Skyline EQ telescopes (pdf)

(PDF, 832.28 Kb)

High-resolution images (rar)

(X-RAR, 70.98 Mb)

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Questions and Answers

Frank P (2016.08.07)

Hi. Are there any plans to offer a larger achromatic refractor: 102mm or 120mm?
Thanks.

Customer service:

Hi Frank, thank you for interest in Levenhuk products!
Yes, we do have more powerful models in stock: Levenhuk Ra R115 ED Triplet OTA & Levenhuk Ra R102 ED Triplet OTA.
Is there any additional information you might need?

Zoran Savic (2016.04.11)

own this scope, thinking about buying a barlow. So if I use 2x barlow with 5mm lens, will I get 360x?

Customer service:

Levenhuk Skyline 90х900 EQ Telescope has a highest practical power of 180x. Exceeding this magnification leads to distortions. 5mm eyepiece alone is what you should use to get the telescope to its highest practical power, the use of Barlow lens is not necessary.

Michael (2016.01.24)

Can I use this telescope in winter? What is the lowest operating temperature?

Customer service:

Operating temperature range: -31/+104°F.

Paul Day (2016.01.14)

What features should I consider when choosing between this model and Skyline PRO 90 MAK?

Customer service:

Levenhuk Skyline PRO MAK 90 is a better choice due to a larger focal length. Catadioptric telescopes also provide better image quality thanks to reduced chromatic aberrations.

Ted Keller (2015.09.09)

Hi! What would you suggest for getting more quality views during planetary observations? Barlow 2x ({{ {{ https://www.levenhuk.com/catalogue/accessories/levenhuk-barlow-lens2x/.link.link }} }}) with 10-millimeter eyepiece from the kit or just one 5-millimeter eyepiece ({{ {{ https://www.levenhuk.com/catalogue/accessories/levenhuk-ra-ler-5mm-eyepiece/.link.link }} }})

Customer service:

Levenhuk Ra LER 5 mm Eyepiece will be a preferable choice. It will give you images of higher quality.

Wade (2015.03.26)

Hello! what is the length of the assembled optical tube? Which telescope is better for observations from a balcony and for terrestrial observations? This one or Levenhuk Skyline PRO 90 MAK?

Customer service:

The length of the assembled optical tube is about 1 meter (3 ft). Both models are perfect for observations in urban conditions. Levenhuk Skyline PRO 90 MAK Telescope takes less place due to the smaller size. Moreover, Levenhuk Skyline PRO 90 MAK provides high-quality views with minimum aberrations.

ghassan Sabayon (2015.03.21)

Do I need to purchase the Levehuk 1.25" 45-degree erecting prism in order to view terrestrial objects when using the Skyline 90x900 EQ Telescope?

Customer service:

Dear Ghassan, thank you for your inquiry. This model comes with a diagonal mirror, so it provides a mirrored image. In order to observe terrestrial objects, you may buy the erecting prism. Currently, we do not have this prism in stock.
Is there any additional information you might need?

Kirk Sharp (2015.01.09)

Hello! My question is... if I buy Barlow lens and use it with super 10mm eyepiece (from the kit), will I achieve the highest practical power of 180x?

Customer service:

Yes, using specified accessories, you will obtain the maximum useful magnification of the Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ telescope.

Casey Howell (2014.09.11)

Which eyepiece is better for this telescope, 5 or 6 mm ? I mean for lunar and planetary observations. And is it really necessary to get the highest magnification (180x)?

Customer service:

The best choice for the Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ telescope would be 5mm eyepiece, since it allows you to get your telescope to its highest practical power.

Aubrey Cook (2014.05.28)

Hello! I've recently bought a telescope and I have some difficulties with using finderscope - the image is inverted and mirrored at the same time. So is there any possibility to make it at least not inverted? Do you have any other models that give direct images? Thanks!

Customer service:

All finderscopes work that way. The telescope is designed for observing celestial objects. And when observing the sky - it's not important if the image is inverted or mirrored.

luis bean (2014.01.26)

Hi! Is there an erecting prism (for an erect image) in the Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ kit?

Customer service:

Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ Telescope comes with a diagonal mirror! It provides not inverted but mirrored image. Erecting prism is used to observe terrestrial objects and it's purchased separately.

Valentina Franco (2014.01.11)

bought for my boyfriend who is an enthusiast. He said it was one of the best choices for beginners who actually knew a thing or two about telescopes. Its very complete and unlike other telescopes it can be moved with out it being unaligned.

Customer service:

Thank you for your feedback on Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ Telescope.

Hector (2013.12.25)

I'm thinking bout purchasing this one. Is it possible to equip the mount with a motor drive?

Customer service:

Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ allows a motor drive installation. Unfortunately there are no compatible drives in our stock right now.

Ronnie (2013.12.10)

Which telescope should I choose this one or strike 90 plus? Why?

Customer service:

These models have the same magnification. Levenhuk Strike 90 PLUS comes with an advanced kit of accessories. There's a learning kit, a case and additional optical accessories. Skyline 90x900 EQ model has more advanced equatorial mount and as consequence provides more precise pointing.

Mark Waller (2013.12.03)

Hi, what's the magnification of this telescope?

Customer service:

The highest practical power of the Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ telescope is 180x.

Michelle (2013.11.04)

Hello!
Is this model appropriate for city people?
what objects I will be able to see properly?
Thanks in advance!

Customer service:

Yes, this model is a good choice for urban stargazing. You will be able to observe the Moon and Solar System planets

Dale Fisher (2013.11.01)

Could you please list everything that is included in the kit of Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ Telescope?

Customer service:

There's a telescope tube, a tripod, an equatorial mount, SUPER 10 mm and SUPER 25 mm eyepieces, user manual and lifetime warranty in the kit.

Dave Patel (2013.10.20)

Is there a big difference between 90-mm and model with aperture of 102 mm in the context of image quality.

Customer service:

The difference in highest practical power for these models is 24x.

Rebecca (2013.10.11)

I would like to buy this telescope but I'm a bit uncertain about it - tell me what's the country of origin? Please don't tell me that it's States, I know for sure that it's made in China!

Customer service:

Our telescopes are produced in PRC under careful quality control of Levenhuk, Inc. (USA).

Melanie (2013.10.07)

always black and way?
isn't there a way to get color?

Customer service:

During visual observations you will see black and white images. You can get colorful images using photo technique.

Logan Bishop (2013.10.04)

will I be able to see colorful images?
will the planets appear as small colorful dots?

Customer service:

During visual observations the images provided by this telescope will be black and white.
The planets will be seen clearly.

George Weilant (2013.08.17)

Please help I'm trying to choose a telescope. I'm a beginner so I want all at once)))
you recommend Levenhuk Skyline PRO 80 MAK and Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ, but my budget is $250 only.
Is it right that the more the objective lens diameter the better? please recommend something up to 200 bucks . thanks!

Customer service:

The Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ Telescope fits your budget and is an excellent choice for a beginner.

Mary Shell (2013.08.09)

With what telescope it's possible to observe the night sky in the city (from the balcony)? Does this telescope provide such possibility?

Customer service:

Yes, Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ is a perfect choice for observing under urban conditions.

Guy Willix (2013.07.22)

What should I buy to use this telescope for astrophotography?
How much should I pay?

Customer service:

This model is not the best choice for astrophotography.

Leslie Jones (2013.07.06)

Lunar craters of what diameter would be seen through this telescope? What is the maximum magnification which is possible to achieve with this telescope and what is required for this?

Customer service:

You will be able to see lunar craters with a diameter of 3 miles and larger. To get this telescope to its highest practical power you need an eyepiece with a focal length of 5 mm.

Alvin Menon (2013.07.04)

what can I see through this telescope

Customer service:

You can observe the following objects through the Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ Telescope:
Binary stars with the separation between their components of 2" and more
Faint stars up to 12 stellar magnitude
Sunspots structure, granulation and facular regions (with aperture filter only)
The phases of Mercury
Lunar craters with a diameter of 3 miles
Polar caps and seas on Mars during opposition
Atmospheric flows of Jupiter and even the Great Red Spot. The shadows of Jupiter's moons on its disc
The Cassini Gap in the rings of Saturn and 4 to 5 of its moons
Uranus and Neptune as small discs without details in them
Dozens of globular clusters; bright globular cluster will fall to star dust at the edges
Dozens of planetary and diffuse nebulae and every object from the Messier catalogue
The brightest objects of the NGC catalogue
Most of the galaxies appear as hazy spots without details

Christine (2013.06.28)

Hi!! got it shipped, I'm very glad))
only one thing: why are the images inverted??

Customer service:

This telescope provides mirrored, not inverted, images, as any other refractor does.

Paul Frandsen (2013.06.23)

I'm waiting for delivery of this telescope, hope I won't be disappointed when it arrives :) Is it possible to use 3x Barlow lens with this telescope? Will it affect image quality?

Customer service:

Yes, you can attach 3x Barlow lens to Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ, the quality depends on which eyepiece is combined with Barlow lens.

Rachael Kelsey (2013.05.31)

Thanks a lot for quick order processing and delivery. The scope is very solid and packed carefully. No signs of looseness in the mount construction and optics quality is on the high level. All in all I'm very happy to own it :))

Customer service:

You are very welcome! Thank you for your feedback on Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ!

Rachael Kelsey (2013.05.27)

Hello.
Why is it 39.7 lbs. at the top of the page? It should be lighter...
And here's another one: why is resolution threshold is so small (1.71") compared to analogues?

Customer service:

This is the weight of the telescope packed in its factory box.
1.71" is an average resolution threshold for telescopes with such specifications.

Rachael Kelsey (2013.05.19)

I didn't get it. Answering one question you say that provided images are upright, answering another - that finderscope provides reversed images. Please clarify, it's very important to me!

Customer service:

This telescope provides mirrored images, but not upside down.

Rose Miller (2013.05.04)

Tell me if I get it right: to get this telescope to its highest practical power 2x Barlow lens is required?

Customer service:

Yes, you are right, 2x Barlow lens is required to get the highest practical power.

Kate Short (2013.04.28)

Yes, this telescope is not bad at all but finderscope provides reversed images what should I do ??? Halp

Customer service:

It's actually done on purpose so you could see the same view you are going to observe through the eyepiece.

Jan (2013.03.18)

are images erect or inverted, I need a refractor starting from 90 mm producing quality upright images, what would you recommend?

Customer service:

The images are correctly oriented. Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ is a good choice.

Mary Leese (2013.03.09)

what's its operation temperature range

Customer service:

The recommended temperature range is -31 to 104 degrees F

Serge (2013.03.09)

How much does it weight with a tripod?

Customer service:

The weight of the Levenhuk Skyline 90x900 EQ Telescope together with a tripod is approximately 29 lbs.

Rose Miller (2013.03.02)

help ! bought this telescope as a gift... hoped for 200x magnification...it appeared to be only 90x...if we buy some lenses, we will get 180x...and there are models with 300x magnification out of the box...do I not understand something here? please explain! thank you

Customer service:

The highest practical power of this telescope is 180x. You can increase it by installing different eyepieces.

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