Powerseeker 76AZ Telescope

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Powerseeker 76AZ Telescope

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  • $186.00

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 Celestrons 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!

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2008 PowerSeeker 76 AZ - General Features
  • Easy to assemble 76 mm Newtonian reflector
  • Pre-assembled aluminum tripod and accessory tray
  • 3x Barlow Lens-triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece
  • Finderscope: 5x24
  • Includes two 1.25\" eyepieces
  • Includes CD-ROM The SkyX Astronomy Software

PowerSeeker telescopes are a great way to open up the wonders of the Universe to the aspiring astronomer!

The Celestron PowerSeeker series of telescopes is designed to give the first-time buyer the perfect combination of quality, value, features and power. Offering exceptional value, these telescopes feature portable yet powerful designs with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy.


Optical Design   : Newtonian Reflector
Aperture             : 76 mm (2.99 in)
Focal Length      : 700 mm (27.56 in)
Focal Ratio         : 9.21
Eyepiece 1          : 20 mm (0.79 in)




Magnification 1  : 35 x
Eyepiece 2          : 4 mm (0.16 in)
Magnification 2  : 175 x
Barlow Lens       : 3 x
Finderscope       : 5x24
Mount                   : Altazimuth
Tripod                  : Aluminum
Accessory Tray  : No-Tool Tray with Eyepiece holder
CD ROM                : \"The Sky®\" Level 1

Weight                 : 14 lbs (6.35 kg)
Limiting Stellar Magnitude  : 11.9
Resolution (Rayleigh)           : 1.83 arcsec
Resolution (Dawes)               : 1.53 arcsec
Photographic Resolution      : 217 line/mm
Light Gathering Power          : 118 x
Angular Field of View            : 1.2 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)  : 62 ft (18.9 m)
Optical Coatings                     : Aluminum
Secondary Mirror Obstruction  : 0.75 in (19.05 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area  : 6.3 %
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter  : 25.1 %
Optical Tube Length               : 27 in (685.8 mm)
Telescope Weight                    : 14 lbs (6.35 kg)

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