The Celestron PowerSeeker 50 AZ Telescope is 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 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 PowerSeekers include a full range of eyepieces plus a 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 terrestrial (land) and astronomical (sky) use.
*Please note, the image through all finder scopes will be upside down.
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Includes 20mm, 12mm and 4mm eyepieces
- Usable for terrestrial and sky viewing
- Enhanced image brightness & Clarity with fully coated glass optics
- Convenient accessory tray for storage of eyepieces etc
- Celestron 2 Years Limited Warranty
Specification
| Product Weight (KG) |
2.35 |
| 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 |
0.96" |
| Mount |
Altazimuth |
| Tripod |
Aluminium |
| Software |
Starry Night Basic Edition, SkyPortal App |
| Weight |
6 lb (2.72 kg) |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
11 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) |
2.79 arcsec |
| Resolution (Dawes) |
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) |
| Optical Coatings |
Fully-Coated |
| Optical Tube Length |
24 in (609.6 mm) |
|
| Telescope Type |
Achromatic-Refractor |
| Aperture Size |
50mm |
| Focal Length |
600mm |
| Focal Ratio |
f/12 |
| Highest Practical Magnification |
118x |
| Finderscope |
5x24 |
| Eyepieces |
12mm & 20mm |
| Mount Type |
Alt-Azimuth Mount |
| Tripod |
Aluminium |
| Warranty |
2 Years Limited Warranty |
| User Level |
For Kids |
