Celestron PowerSeeker telescopes are 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´s PowerSeekers are the ideal choice for families looking for an affordable and 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´s PowerSeekers include a full range of eyepieces plus a 3x 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 terretrial (land) and astronomical (sky) use. Locate and identify thousands of celestial objects on your laptop or PC with The SkyX Planetarium Software included FREE with every PowerSeeker model.
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Aperture: | 76mm (2.99") |
Focal Length: | 700mm (28") |
Focal Ratio: | f/9.21 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 20mm (0.79") |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 35x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 4mm (0.16") |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 175x |
Barlow Lens: | 3x |
Finderscope: | 5x24 |
Mount Info: | |
Mount Type: | Altazimuth |
Accessory Tray: | No-Tool Tray with Eyepiece holder |
Tripod: | Aluminum |
Highest Useful Magnification: | 180x |
Lowest Useful Magnification: | 11x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 11.9 |
Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.83 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes): | 1.53 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 118x |
Apparent Field of View: | 1.2° |
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): | 62 ft (19 m) |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 19mm (0.75") |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 25% |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 6.28% |
Optical Coatings: | Aluminum |
Optical Tube Length: | 686mm (27") |
Total Telescope Kit Weight: | 14 lbs (6.35 kg) |
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- Model: Celestron 21044 PowerSeeker 76 Reflector Telescope