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Celestron 2008 - PowerSeeker 50 AZ

2008 - PowerSeeker 50 AZ Telescope Item #21039

FEATURES

General

  • 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
DESCRIPTION

Celestron PowerSeeker telescopes are a great way to open up the wonders of the Universe to the aspiring astronomer. The PowerSeeker series 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 (land) 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.

Erect Image Optics are ideal for terretrial (land) and astronomical (sky) use.

The Sky Level 1 SoftwareLocate and identify thousands of celestial objects on your laptop or PC with “The Sky®” Level 1 software included FREE with every PowerSeeker model.

SPECIFICATIONS
OPTICAL DESIGN Refractor
APERTURE 50 mm (1.97 in)
FOCAL LENGTH 600 mm (23.62 in)
FOCAL RATIO 12
EYEPIECE 1 20 mm (0.79 in)
MAGNIFICATION 1 30 x
EYEPIECE 2 12 mm (0.47 in)
MAGNIFICATION 2 50 x
EYEPIECE 3 4 mm (0.16 in)
MAGNIFICATION 3 150 x
BARLOW LENS 3 x
FINDERSCOPE 5x24
STAR DIAGONAL 0.92 in
MOUNT Altazimuth
TRIPOD Aluminum
CD ROM "The Sky®" Level 1
WEIGHT 6 lb (2.72 kg)
LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE 11
RESOLUTION 2.79 arcsec
RESOLVING POWER 2.32 arcsec
PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION 167 line/mm
LIGHT GATHERING POWER 51 x
ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW 1.4 °
LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS) 72 ft (21.95 m)
LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 m) 24 m
OPTICAL COATINGS Fully-Coated
OPTICAL TUBE LENGTH 24 in (609.6 mm)