Celestron PowerSeeker 50 AZ Telescope

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• The PowerSeeker 50 AZ Telescope by Celestron is designed to give the first-time telescope user the perfect combination of quality, value, features, and power. Amateur astronomy is a great family hobby that can be enjoyed year round, and Celestron's PowerSeekers are the ideal choice for families looking for an affordable and high-quality telescope that will provide many hours of enjoyment for children and adults alike. PowerSeekers are quick and easy to set up, even for the novice. No tools are required for assembly! Their sturdy equatorial mounts are perfect for tracking objects in the night sky, and the collapsible Alt-Azimuth mounts are perfectly suited for terrestrial viewing as well as astronomical use.

  All of Celestron's PowerSeekers include a full range of eyepieces plus a 3x Barlow lens that provides an increase in viewing power hundreds of times greater than that of the unaided eye! PowerSeekers are designed and manufactured using all fully coated glass optical components with high transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity. Their Erect Image Optics are ideal for both terrestrial and astronomical use. You can even locate and identify thousands of celestial objects on your laptop or PC with 'The Sky' Level 1 software included FREE with every PowerSeeker model!

  Celestron PowerSeeker 50 AZ Refractor Telescope Features

  • Quick and easy no-tool setup.
  • Slow-motion controls for smooth tracking.
  • Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use.
  • Fully coated glass optical components with high transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity.
  • 3x Barlow lens triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece.
  • Accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories.
  • The Sky - Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images.

  OPTICAL TUBE INFO:     

  • Optical Design: Refractor.
  • Highest Useful Magnification: 118x.
  • Lowest Useful Magnification: 7.14x.
  • Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.
  • Resolution (Rayleigh): 2.79 arc seconds.
  • Resolution (Dawes): 2.32 arc seconds.
  • Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 51x.
  • Optical Tube Length:610 mm (24 inches).
  • Barlow Lens: 3x.
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  MOUNT INFO:  

  • Mount Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth.
  • Tripod: Aluminum.
  • Software: Starry Night Basic Edition, SkyPortal App.

  Celestron Product Number: 21039

• specifications

  Aperture	50 mm (2")
  Computerized	Manual
  Eyepieces	0.965"
  Focal Length	600 mm
  Focal Ratio	f/12
  Focuser Style	Rack & Pinion
  Free Shipping	Yes
  Head Design	Altitude Azimuth
  Manual or Electronic Focusing	Manual
  Optical Design	Doublet Refractor
  OTA Length	24"
  OTA Mount Type	Dobsonian Cradle
  Warranty	2 Year Warranty

• included items

  • Optical tube
  • Mount
  • 20mm, 12mm, and 4mm eyepieces
  • 1.5x image erecting eyepiece
  • Star diagonal
  • Finderscope
  • 3x Barlow Lens