Telescope Celestron PowerSeeker 60 AZ

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.

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 SkyX First Light Edition astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images

Optical Design  Refractor

Aperture (mm) 60 mm (2.36 in)

Focal Length 700 mm (28 in)

Focal Ratio 12

Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) 20 mm (0.79 in)

Magnification of Eyepiece 1  35 x

Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) 4 mm (0.16 in)

Magnification of Eyepiece 2 175 x

Barlow Lens 3 x

Finderscope  5x24

Star Diagonal  1.25'' Erect Image Diagonal

Mount Type  Altazimuth

Accessory Tray  No-Tool Tray with Eyepiece holder

Tripod  Aluminum

Highest Useful Magnification  142 x

Lowest Useful Magnification  8.57 x

Limiting Stellar Magnitude  11.4

Resolution (Rayleigh)  2.32 arc seconds

Resolution (Dawes)  1.93 arc seconds

Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)  73 x

Apparent Field of View  1.2 ?

Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)  61 ft (19 m)

Optical Coatings  Fully-Coated

Optical Tube Length  28 in (711 mm)

Total Telescope Kit Weight  7 lbs (3.18 kg)