Hawkko Telescope for Adults & Kids
- 80mm aperture, 500mm optical tube
- 20X to 150X magnification
- 10mm and 25mm eyepieces, 3X Barlow lens
- Altazimuth mount, aluminum alloy tripod
- Phone adapter and straight-through finderscope
- 2-year manufacturer warranty
Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A beginner refractor kit with a tripod, two eyepieces and a Barlow lens. Details of the glass coatings and the maximum useful magnification are not given.
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ASIN: B0FDGNH4FCModel: Hawkko-80500-USCategory: Telescopes
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Overview
A front objective lens gathers light and bends it down the tube to an eyepiece, which is how a refractor works. This kit rides on an altazimuth tripod, with a straight-through finderscope for aiming and a phone adapter for photos.
The reason to buy is a complete starter kit with spare eyepieces and stickers for younger users. The limit is that the listing gives no coating information and a Barlow lens at higher power demands steady air and a firm tripod.
Who it's for
Imagine a backyard evening with a child learning to find the moon. An observer who wants fine detail on faint objects, or an equatorial mount for tracking, should look at a larger instrument.
Pros and cons
- Kit includes two eyepieces and a Barlow
- Phone adapter for pictures
- Aluminum alloy tripod included
- Manual focus is simple
- Altazimuth mount cannot track stars easily
- Coating details are missing
- Eyepiece types are basic
- Phone adapter fit is limited
Performance notes
Image brightness is set by the aperture, and the quality of the view depends on the lens, the eyepiece and the tripod steadiness. The Barlow lens multiplies the eyepiece power but dims and blurs the image when pushed. Seeing conditions in the air limit the useful magnification on most nights.
Specifications
| Brand | Hawkko |
|---|---|
| Model | Hawkko-80500-US |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective lens diameter | 80 millimeters |
| Optical tube length | 500 millimeters |
| Dimensions | 22 x 8 x 4 inches (D x W x H) |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mount | Altazimuth |
| Included components | |
| Eyepieces | 10mm and 25mm |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 2 year manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Barlow lens | 3X |
| Focus type | Manual |
| Eye piece lens description | Kellner |
| Tripod | Aluminum alloy |
| Finderscope | Straight-through |
| Zoom ratio | 20X to 150X |
| Builtin media | Telescope, finderscope, tripod, 2 eyepieces, Barlow lens, phone adapter, stickers, manual |
Frequently asked questions
Is it a reflector or a refractor?
A refractor, per the title, with a lens rather than a mirror at the front.
Can I use it to take phone pictures?
A phone adapter is included. Which phones it fits is not described.
Does it come with eyepieces?
Yes, two eyepieces and a Barlow lens are listed in the box.