Celestron PowerSeeker 60 AZ
- 60mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics and a lightweight frame.
- Observe in no time with a quick and easy, no-tool setup.
- Accessories include: two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm), erect image star diagonal, finderscope, and a Barlow Lens.
- Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing.
- Adjustable height tripod includes an accessory tray.
- Download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies
Description
The PowerSeeker 60 is a refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing on the go. The PowerSeeker can view the planets, moon, star clusters and brighter deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy at night. The erect image star diagonal makes the optical tube ideal for using as a spotting scope during the day.
Setting up the telescope is a breeze, so you can begin observing in no time. Even on your first time out, you can assemble the telescope and its accessories in just a few minutes. The adjustable tripod legs allow you to customize the telescope’s height or place it on raised surfaces like a picnic table.
Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope
Navigate the sky with a pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing. Move the clutch in an up/down, left/right fashion to track your object in the eyepiece.
Accessories Included
The PowerSeeker 60 comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm), erect image diagonal, finderscope, and a Barlow lens. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications to view your intended object. The 3x Barlow lens triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece. The erect image diagonal allows for right-side-up viewing ideal for terrestrial subjects but can also be used for celestial objects. The finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing.
Starry Night Software
Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond.
Specifications
OPTICAL TUBE INFO: Optical Design: Refractor Aperture: 60mm (2.36") Focal Length: 700mm (28") Focal Ratio: f/12 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm (0.79") Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 35x Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 4mm (0.16") Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 175x Finderscope: 5x24 Star Diagonal: 1.25" Erect Image Diagonal Highest Useful Magnification: 142x Lowest Useful Magnification: 8.57x Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.4 Resolution (Rayleigh): 2.32 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes): 1.93 arc seconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 73x Optical Coatings: Fully Coated Optical Tube Length: 522mm (20.6") Optical Tube Diameter: 63mm (2.48") Optical Tube Weight: 1.8 lbs (0.82 kg) Dovetail: CG-3 Dovetail bar MOUNT INFO: Mount Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51") Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25") steel Accessory Tray: Yes Tripod Weight: 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg) includes weight of mount Slew Speeds: Manual Dovetail Compatibility: CG-3 saddle plate Software: Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App Total Kit Weight: 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) Solar Warning - Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
- Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
- Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
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