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.
Optical Design |
Refractor |
Aperture (mm) |
50 mm (1.97 in) |
Focal Length |
600 mm (24 in) |
Focal Ratio |
12 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) |
20 mm (0.79 in) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 |
30 x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) |
12 mm (0.47 in) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2 |
50 x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 3 (mm) |
4 mm (0.16 in) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 3 |
150 x |
Barlow Lens |
3 x |
Finderscope |
5x24 |
Star Diagonal |
0.96" |
Mount Type |
Altazimuth |
Tripod |
Aluminum |
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 |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) |
51 x |
Apparent Field of View |
1.4 ° |
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) |
72 ft (22 m) |
Optical Tube Length |
24 in (610 mm) |
Warranty |
2-year Telescope Warranty |