Celestron PowerSeeker 60 AZ

1. Refractor Optical Design: This telescope employs a refractor design, which uses lenses to gather and focus light. This construction type provides crisp, high-contrast images with no central obstruction and is known for minimal maintenance requirements, making it ideal for planetary and lunar observation.

2. Easy Assembly and Use: The Celestron PowerSeeker 60 AZ is designed for quick and tool-free setup, allowing even novice users to begin observing in minutes. Its alt-azimuth mount with slow-motion control offers intuitive pointing and smooth tracking of celestial objects, making it a perfect instrument for casual stargazing.

3. Versatile Viewing Capabilities: With its included eyepieces and Barlow lens, this telescope offers a range of magnifications suitable for observing a variety of celestial objects, from the Moon's rugged surface to the rings of Saturn. The inclusion of an erect image diagonal also makes it perfectly suited for daytime terrestrial viewing, such as birdwatching or distant landscape observation.

4. Quality Optics: Equipped with fully coated glass optical components, the PowerSeeker 60 AZ enhances light transmission, resulting in brighter and clearer images. This attention to optical quality ensures a rewarding viewing experience for both astronomical and terrestrial subjects.

ABOUT THE CELESTRON POWERSEEKER 60 AZ

The Celestron PowerSeeker 60 AZ is an ideal entry-level refractor telescope designed for aspiring astronomers. This model distinguishes itself within the PowerSeeker series by offering a superb blend of performance and affordability, making it perfect for both astronomical observations and terrestrial viewing. With its 60mm aperture and achromatic lenses, it delivers clear, bright images of celestial objects like the Moon's craters and Jupiter's prominent moons, as well as captivating terrestrial landscapes. The alt-azimuth mount ensures intuitive pointing and tracking, making setup and operation simple for beginners and young enthusiasts. Constructed with durable materials, including an aluminum optical tube, this telescope is built for longevity and frequent use. Its lightweight, portable design encourages spontaneous backyard stargazing sessions or daytime nature watching, providing a versatile optical instrument for discovering the wonders of the immediate surroundings and the cosmos.

ABOUT CELESTRON

Celestron, founded in 1960 in Torrance, California, is a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-quality optical products. The company is renowned for its innovative contributions to the astronomy community, particularly for pioneering affordable Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes and accessible computerized GoTo mounts. Celestron's philosophy centers on making the wonders of the universe accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced astronomers. Their products are synonymous with reliability, optical clarity, and user-friendly design, earning them a trusted reputation worldwide.

MAIN FEATURES

• Optical Design: Refractor telescope

• Aperture: 60mm (2.4 inches) for good light gathering

• Focal Length: 700mm

• Focal Ratio: f/11.7

• Mount Type: Alt-azimuth mount, easy to set up and use

• Eyepieces: Includes 20mm and 4mm eyepieces (1.25") with a 3x Barlow lens, providing magnifications of 35x, 175x, and 525x (with Barlow)

• Finderscope: 5x24 optical finderscope, for easy object location

• Diagonal: 0.965" Erect Image Diagonal (for terrestrial viewing)

• Optical Coatings: Fully coated glass optics for enhanced brightness and clarity

• Tube Material: Durable aluminum optical tube

• Tripod: Aluminum full-height tripod with accessory tray

• Total Weight: Approximately 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)

• Max Magnification: 142x (theoretical useful)

• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.4

• Resolution: 1.93 arc seconds (Rayleigh); 1.62 arc seconds (Dawes)

• Compatibility: Suitable for beginners and casual observers for astronomical and terrestrial viewing

WARRANTY

This product is covered by a 2-year global warranty that includes defects in materials and manufacturing under normal use.

IN THE BOX

• Main optical tube: Celestron PowerSeeker 60 AZ Refractor Telescope

• Alt-azimuth mount

• Full-height aluminum tripod with accessory tray

• 20mm eyepiece (1.25")

• 4mm eyepiece (1.25")

• 3x Barlow lens (1.25")

• 5x24 optical finderscope

• 0.965" Erect Image Diagonal

• The SkyX – First Light Edition astronomy software

• Instruction manual