Celestron 50AZ PowerSeeker Telescope
The Power Seeker 50 is a refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing on the go. The Power Seeker 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 50 comes with three eyepieces (20mm, 12mm, and 4mm), star diagonal, finderscope, and a Barlow lens. The three eyepieces offer different magnifications to view your intended object. The 3x Barlow lens triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece. The star 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.
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Technical Specification 
Parameter |
Value |
Optical Design |
Refractor |
Aperture |
50mm (1.97″) |
Focal Length |
600mm (24″) |
Focal Ratio |
f/12 |
Eyepiece 1 (Focal Length / Magnification) |
20mm (0.79″) / 30x |
Eyepiece 2 (Focal Length / Magnification) |
12mm (0.47″) / 50x |
Eyepiece 3 (Focal Length / Magnification) |
4mm (0.16″) / 150x |
Finderscope |
5×24 |
Star Diagonal |
0.96″ |
Barlow Lens |
3x |
Highest Useful Magnification |
118x |
Lowest Useful Magnification |
7.14x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
11 |
Resolution (Rayleigh / Dawes) |
2.79″ / 2.32″ |
Light Gathering Power |
51x (compared to human eye) |
Optical Tube Length |
435mm (17.1″) |
Optical Tube Diameter |
54mm (2.12") |
Optical Tube Weight |
1.1 lbs (0.5 kg) |
Dovetail |
CG-3 Dovetail bar |
Mount Info |
Mount Type |
Manual Alt-Azimuth |
Tripod Leg Diameter |
31.75mm (1.25") steel |
Accessory Tray |
Yes |
Tripod Weight |
1.21 lbs (0.55 kg) includes weight of mount |
Slew Speeds |
Manual |
Dovetail Compatibility |
CG-3 saddle plate |
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) |
812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51") |
Software |
Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
Total Kit Weight |
2.31 lbs (1.05 kg) |
Included Items |
Optical tube Mount 20mm, 12mm, and 4mm eyepieces 1.5x image erecting eyepiece Star diagonal Finderscope 3x Barlow Lens |
☀️ 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.