PowerSeeker 60AZ Refractor with FREE EclipSmart Solar Filter
- SOLAR OBSERVING TELESCOPE KIT: A telescope kit with everything you need to observe the solar eclipse: 60mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics, full height tripod, erect image diagonal, plus lots more
- SOLAR SAFE TELESCOPE FILTER: Filter conforms to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) international safety standard for filters directly viewing the Sun. The ideal tool for viewing eclipses, sunspots, or the Sun any day!
- STURDY MOUNT: Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing.
- SAFE, SNUG FIT: Three safety screws keep your filter securely attached to your telescope’s objective. A safety cap protects the outer surface of the filter when not in use.
- SOLAR FILM MADE IN THE USA: Our Solar Safe film is produced in the USA by American Paper Optics, one of the suppliers recommended by NASA for safe solar viewing. ,li>GET ECLIPSE READY: Accessories include a 20mm and 4mm eyepiece, erect image diagonal, a finderscope, a erect image diagonal, and EclipSmart solar filter
Overview
- SOLAR OBSERVING TELESCOPE KIT: A telescope kit with everything you need to observe the solar eclipse: 60mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics, full height tripod, erect image diagonal, plus lots more
- SOLAR SAFE TELESCOPE FILTER: Filter conforms to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) international safety standard for filters directly viewing the Sun. The ideal tool for viewing eclipses, sunspots, or the Sun any day!
- STURDY MOUNT: Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing.
- SAFE, SNUG FIT: Three safety screws keep your filter securely attached to your telescope’s objective. A safety cap protects the outer surface of the filter when not in use.
- SOLAR FILM MADE IN THE USA: Our Solar Safe film is produced in the USA by American Paper Optics, one of the suppliers recommended by NASA for safe solar viewing. ,li>GET ECLIPSE READY: Accessories include a 20mm and 4mm eyepiece, erect image diagonal, a finderscope, a erect image diagonal, and EclipSmart solar filter
Description
Discover our Solar System with the Celestron PowerSeeker 60AZ! You’ll be ready to observe in minutes thanks to the quick and easy no-tool setup. With the free EclipSmart Solar Filter you will be ready to view the Sun and the upcoming 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. In the evening, the 60AZ provides bright, clear images of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more for great nighttime viewing.
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
This kit comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm), erect image diagonal, finderscope, a Barlow lens, and a free EclipSmart solar filter. 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.
EclipSmart Solar Filter
The Celestron EclipSmart solar filter is custom designed for the PowerSeeker 60AZ telescopes for viewing the Sun. Three safety screws securely hold the filter in place for a safe, snug fit. EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology—the ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation, including IR and UV light, plus 99.999% of visible light. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is SAFE for direct observation of the Sun and has been independently tested to conform to and meet the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2:2015(E), Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun, EN 1836:2005 + A1:2007 (E) for an E15 Filter for the Direct Observation of the Sun and AS/NZS 1338.1:2012, Filters for Eye Protectors.
Important safety note: 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.
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.
Specifications
Optical Tube Info: | |
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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) |
Included Solar Filter | |
Telescope Compatibility: | Celestron PowerSeeker 60 AZ and EQ models |
Filter diameter (external): | 95.5mm (3.76") |
Filter diameter (internal): | 92.1mm (3.62") |
Filter thickness: | 16.8mm (0.66") |
Filter clear aperture: | 38.5mm (1.51") |
Weight of filter: | 1 oz (29 kg) |
Solar image color: | Orange |
Filter material: | Celestron proprietary Mylar filter |
Nylon safety screws: | Three |