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Celestron PowerSeeker 50 AZ Refractor
Celestron PowerSeeker 50 AZ Refractor
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Product Description
The Celestron PowerSeeker 50 AZ Refractor is a lightweight beginner telescope designed for both terrestrial and celestial viewing. Its 50 mm fully coated refractor optics and 600 mm focal length provide clear views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and brighter deep-sky objects.
The manual Alt-Azimuth mount makes the telescope simple to point and use, while the adjustable steel tripod provides a flexible viewing height. With multiple eyepieces, a 3x Barlow lens, finderscope, and Starry Night software included, it offers a straightforward setup for beginners, students, and families.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Celestron |
| Model | PowerSeeker 50AZ |
| Item Number | 21039 |
| Optical Design | Refractor |
| Aperture | 50 mm (1.97") |
| Focal Length | 600 mm (24") |
| Focal Ratio | f/12 |
| Mount Type | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
| Optical Coatings | Fully Coated |
| 20 mm Eyepiece | 30x |
| 12 mm Eyepiece | 50x |
| 4 mm Eyepiece | 150x |
| Barlow Lens | 3x |
| Finderscope | 5x24 |
| Star Diagonal | 0.96" |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 118x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 7.14x |
| Optical Tube Length | 435 mm (17.1") |
| Optical Tube Weight | 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) |
| Tripod | Adjustable Steel |
| Height Adjustment | 32"–51" |
| Total Kit Weight | 1.05 kg (2.31 lbs) |
| Software | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition & SkyPortal App |
What's in the Box?
- Celestron PowerSeeker 50AZ optical tube
- Manual Alt-Azimuth mount
- Adjustable steel tripod
- 20 mm eyepiece
- 12 mm eyepiece
- 4 mm eyepiece
- 1.5x image erecting eyepiece
- 3x Barlow lens
- 5x24 finderscope
- Star diagonal
- Accessory tray
- Starry Night Basic Edition software
- SkyPortal App
Why Buy from Sky Deep Co.?
Sky Deep Co. is an authorized Celestron dealer and partner in Pakistan, offering genuine astronomy equipment with warranty, secure packaging, local product guidance, and technical support. The PowerSeeker 50 AZ is a practical choice for beginners who want a lightweight telescope for basic Moon, planetary, and daytime terrestrial observation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the Celestron PowerSeeker 50 AZ suitable for beginners?
Yes. Its simple setup and manual Alt-Azimuth mount make it easy for beginners, students, and families to use.
2. What can I see with the PowerSeeker 50 AZ?
You can observe the Moon, planets, star clusters, and brighter deep-sky objects. It can also be used for daytime terrestrial viewing.
3. What magnification does the PowerSeeker 50 AZ provide?
The included eyepieces provide 30x, 50x, and 150x magnification. However, Celestron lists 118x as the highest useful magnification for this telescope.
4. Does the PowerSeeker 50 AZ have an automatic tracking system?
No. It uses a manual Alt-Azimuth mount, so objects are tracked by moving the telescope manually.
5. Can the PowerSeeker 50 AZ be used during the day?
Yes. Its erect-image star diagonal makes it suitable for terrestrial viewing as well as nighttime astronomy.
