Celestron 60Az Powerseeker Refractor Telescope with Free Mobile Holder
The Power Seeker 60 is a refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing on the go. The Power Seeker 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 Power Seeker 60 comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm), erect image diagonal, finder scope, 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 finder scope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing.
Starry Night Software
Download Electron’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.
REVIEW of Celestron 60Az Powerseeker Refractor Telescope 👇
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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Eyepieces Included
20mm & 4mm
Highest Useful Magnification
142×
Lowest Useful Magnification
8.57×
Limiting Stellar Magnitude
11.4
Resolution (Rayleigh)
2.32 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)
1.93 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power
73× (vs human eye)
Finderscope
5×24 Optical Finder
Star Diagonal
1.25" Erect Image Diagonal
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 Type
Manual Alt-Azimuth
Height Adjustment Range
812.8mm – 1295.4mm (32" – 51")
Tripod Leg Diameter
31.75mm (1.25") Steel
Tripod Weight
2.4 lbs (1.09 kg)
Software
Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition & 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.