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.
- 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
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
|---|---|
| Aperture (mm) | 114 mm (4.49 in) |
| Focal Length | 900 mm (35 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 7.89 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 45 x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) | 4 mm (0.16 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 225 x |
| Barlow Lens | 3 x |
| Finderscope | 5x24 |
| Mount Type | German Equatorial |
| Accessory Tray | No-Tool Tray with Eyepiece holder |
| Tripod | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 269 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 16 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 12.8 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.22 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 1.02 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 265 x |
| Apparent Field of View | 0.9 ° |
| Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) | 48 ft (15 m) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 22% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 4.96% |
| Optical Coatings | Aluminum |
| Optical Tube Length | 34 in (864 mm) |
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |
