Telescope Celestron PowerSeeker 50

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) 50 mm (1.97 in)

Focal Length (mm) 600 mm (24 in)

Focal Ratio 12

Eyepiece 1 (mm) - ?20 mm (0.79 in)

Magnification 1 - ?30 x

Eyepiece 2 (mm) - ?12 mm (0.47 in)

Magnification 2 ? 50 x

Eyepiece 3 (mm) ? 4 mm (0.16 in)

Magnification 3 ? 150 x

Barlow Lens 3 x

Finderscope 5x24

Star Diagonal 0.96"

Mount Altazimuth

Tripod Aluminum

Weight (lbs) 6 lbs (2.72 kg)

Highest Useful Magnification 118 x

Lowest Useful Magnification 7.14 x

Limiting Stellar Magnitude 11

Resolution (Rayleigh) 2.79 arc seconds

Resolution (Dawes) 2.32 arc seconds

Photographic Resolution 167 line/mm

Light Gathering Power 51 x

Angular Field of View (deg) 1.4

Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) 72 ft (22 m)

Optical Coatings Fully-Coated Optical Tube Length 24 in (610 mm)