CELESTRON powerseeker 60AZ Telescope

The PowerSeeker 60 is a refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing on the go. The PowerSeeker can view the planets, moon, star clusters and brighter deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy at night. The erect image star diagonal makes the optical tube ideal for using as a spotting scope during the day.

Setting up the telescope is a breeze, so you can begin observing in no time. Even on your first time out, you can assemble the telescope and its accessories in just a few minutes. The adjustable tripod legs allow you to customize the telescope’s height or place it on raised surfaces like a picnic table. 

Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope

Navigate the sky with a pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing. Move the clutch in an up/down, left/right fashion to track your object in the eyepiece.

Accessories Included

The PowerSeeker 60 comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm), erect image diagonal, finderscope, and a Barlow lens. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications to view your intended object. The 3x Barlow lens triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece. The erect image diagonal allows for right-side-up viewing ideal for terrestrial subjects but can also be used for celestial objects. The finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing.

Starry Night Software

Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond. 

OPTICAL TUBE INFO:

Optical Design: Refractor

Aperture: 60mm (2.36")

Focal Length: 700mm (28")

Focal Ratio: f/12

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

Finderscope: 5x24

Star Diagonal: 1.25" Erect Image Diagonal

Highest Useful Magnification: 142x

Lowest Useful Magnification: 8.57x

Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.4

Resolution (Rayleigh): 2.32 arc seconds

Resolution (Dawes): 1.93 arc seconds

Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 73x

Optical Coatings: Fully Coated

Optical Tube Length: 522mm (20.6")

Optical Tube Diameter: 63mm (2.48")

Optical Tube Weight: 1.8 lbs (0.82 kg)

Dovetail: CG-3 Dovetail bar

MOUNT INFO:

Mount Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth

Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51")

Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25") steel

Accessory Tray: Yes

Tripod Weight: 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg) includes weight of mount

Slew Speeds: Manual

Dovetail Compatibility: CG-3 saddle plate

Software: Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App

Total Kit Weight: 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)

Solar Warning

• Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.

• Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.

• Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.