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Celestron PowerSeeker 127 EQ Telescope

Item#: CELE018

Sale Price: $149.98 SAVE: $75.97 (34%)

List Price : $225.95

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Perfect for the aspiring astronomer
Easy to assemble 127mm German Equatorial reflector
Pre-assembled aluminum tripod and accessory tray
Slow motion controls for smooth tracking

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Description

PowerSeeker telescopes are a great way to open up the wonders of the Universe to the aspiring astronomer!

The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ telescope is designed to give the first-time buyer the perfect combination of quality, value, features and power. Offering exceptional value, the 127EQ is portable yet very powerful, offering a surfeit of optical performance sufficient to turn on any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy.

The PowerSeeker 127EQ comes with high-quality, all-glass optical components and high-transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity. It offers the larger aperture and greater light-gathering power needed to resolve the faint detail of hundreds of deep-sky and other celestial objects.

Features:

Sturdy equatorial mount for easy sky tracking
20mm (50X) and 4mm (250X) eyepieces
3X Barlow lens to triple your viewing power

The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ - it's a stellar choice for children and families!

Supplier Sku:

21049

What's Included:

Telescope, Tripod, 2 Eyepieces, Finderscope, Astronomy Software

Shipping Restrictions:

Available for shipment to the USA and Canada only.

Dimensions & Specifications

Recommended Usage

For the Beginner , Viewing Galaxies/Star Clusters , Viewing Nebulae , Viewing the Moon , Viewing the Planets

Warranty

2-Year Limited

Features

Equatorial Mount

Brand

Celestron

Weight Complete

17 lbs.

Finderscope

5x24

Lens Coating

Standard

GPS

GoTo

Telescopes Series

Celestron PowerSeeker Telescopes

Optical Design

Reflector

Aperture

127mm

Focal Length

1000mm

Focal Ratio

f/8

Mount Design

German Equatorial

Eyepiece 1

20mm (45x)

Eyepiece 2

4mm (225x)

Highest Useful Magnification

225x

Limiting Magnitude

Resolution

1.09 Arc Seconds

Resolving Power

.91 Arc Seconds

Star Diagonal

1.25 inch

Documentation

Download Celestron Powerseeker Telescopes User Manual

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What's Included: Telescope, Tripod, 2 Eyepieces, Finderscope, Astronomy Software

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Celestron PowerSeeker 127 EQ Telescope

4.2

(based on 75 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Strong construction (40)
Accurate (34)
Quality lenses (24)
Compact (18)
Comfortable eyepiece (15)

Cons

Poor lens quality (13)
Unstable (13)
Difficult to use (5)
Difficult to focus (4)

Best Uses

Astronomy (52)
Bird watching (8)
Travel (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (44), Avid adventurer (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

Most Liked Positive Review

Great Beginner Scope

Great beginner scope. I won this at a raffle and have enjoyed it everyday, I live in AZ so winter month is great stargazing weather. Scope is easy to set up, less than ...Read complete review

Great beginner scope. I won this at a raffle and have enjoyed it everyday, I live in AZ so winter month is great stargazing weather. Scope is easy to set up, less than 10 minutes, and tons of fun for family with kids.
Eyepieces included are good for moon viewing and decent for deep space. invest in other eyepieces. The finder scope is terrible. Mine does not focus but does a OK job of getting you in the area. The mount is solid and light weight and great for traveling. The kids and I truly enjoy this scope and I will soon be upgrading and hey for the money you can't go wrong.

Most Liked Negative Review

Decent scope for beginner

This scope is fairly decent and gives amazing detailed views of the moon! I found that the stand and mount vibrate too much for viewing planets like Saturn and Jupiter under higher power (Venus and Mars aren't worth looking at in my opinion). You can make out the bands and 4 moons of Jupiter on a clear night with the 4mm eyepiece supplied, but it takes a lot of eyestrain to accomplish. This scope just isn't powerful enough to be able to see the band separation lines on the rings of Saturn which I found disappointing.

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Reviewed by 75 customers

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Nov

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellant Scope

By Ky Cat Eyes

from Madisonville, Ky

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Accurate
Compact
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Quality Lenses
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Astronomy
Travel

Comments about Celestron PowerSeeker 127 EQ Telescope:

I just recieved this earlier than Hayneedle's expected delivery date.As always with ^ANY^ Celestron scope, easy to set up. The only small gripe( and not a gripe perse)was the accessory tray was missing from the box, which I contacted Celestron about, and new tray on its way from the factory. Hayneedle is the place to purchase your telescopes from, great low prices, Free shipping, and customer service 2nd to none.

Sep

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good value

By Nate

from Auburn, AL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Compact
Lightweight

Cons

Difficult to Use
Poor Lens Quality
Unstable

Best Uses

Astronomy
Bright Conditions

Comments about Celestron PowerSeeker 127 EQ Telescope:

Wasn't expecting much, but it surpassed my limited expectations. You have to buy the accessory kit and a real barlow lens, only the 20mm included lens is workable.
If your unsure if you'll get into astronomy, this is a good start if you upgrade the lens. People complain too much, its a good value. Be sure to align the finder scope. Once you do that its not difficult to aim it at anything you can find.

After a week with this, I was so impressed by the images of Jupiter that I decided to buy a 10 inch, computerized telescope for photography.

May

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Do not want to spend too much? Buy this!

By VeroN

from Minnetonka, MN

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Accurate
Compact
Quality Lenses
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Celestron PowerSeeker 127 EQ Telescope:

cover with a whole can be used as a moon filter.

Jan

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice Starter scope

By Astro-Daddy

from St Michaels, MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Established product line
Good value
Strong Construction

Cons

Poor Finder Scope
Spherical mirror

Best Uses

Astronomy

Comments about Celestron PowerSeeker 127 EQ Telescope:

Wanted an entry-level scope for my daughter and I to share a new astronomy hobby which could be a platform for growth as we develop more skills. Chose the 127eq for it's affordably large aperture, and GEM mount (for future astrophotography) With the exception of the very poor finder scope, I am quite pleased with this scope. Star test reveled collimation to be quite good right out of the box, and once I ditched the useless finder scope and mounted a red-dot, star-gazing with my little girl has been a blast!
Be advised that this scope has a spherical primary mirror and a barlow focuser so, there are some compromises for the price. Would have given it 5-stars except for the spherical mirror and cheesey finder but, still a good solid scope!

Dec

2010

5.0

BETTER THAN EXPECTED

By the watcher

from Irvine,Ca.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Accurate
Compact
Easy to follow directions
Easy to use
Looks nicer in real life
Quality Lenses
Strong Construction

Cons

None

Best Uses

Astronomy
Bird Watching
Just watching
Low Visibility

Comments about Celestron PowerSeeker 127 EQ Telescope:

Great scope for the money

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Q1: Does this telescope come with a tripod? Is this a good choice for viewing planets (i.e. good enough to get good pictures of Saturn's rings)?

A: The Celestron PowerSeeker 127 DOES come with a tripod. You should be able to get fairly nice, short-exposure photos of Saturn's rings through a short-focal-length eyepiece, using a digital camera. You'll need an adapter, though. Zhumell makes a good one, the Universal Digital Camera Adapter (small).

Q2: Will I be able to experience decent views of nebulae and galaxies with this scope? Is there a motor drive available?

A: Yes, with the Powerseeker 127EQ you will be able to see many nebulae and galaxies. There is no motor drive available, however.

Q3: Is their a solar filter for this telescope?

A: The Solar Filter for C5, N5, etc., should fit and work just fine.

Q4: I am a first-time telescope buyer and am not sure if I want to purchase this scope or the Celestron Starhopper 6in Dobsonian. Is the extra $100 really worth the improved quality of the Dobsonian? Which would you recommend?

A: The PowerSeeker 127 EQ is a good beginner's scope. However, the 6-inch aperture of the Starhopper will give you brighter, crisper views. It's worth the extra money.

Q5: Would I be able to view from inside our home? Our windows are double glazed and also tinted.

A: Yes, you would be able to use the Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ telescope to some degree inside your home. Bear in mind, though, that magnification magnifies EVERYTHING, including imperfections in window glass. That means you'll want to use lower magnification levels inside.

Q6: Could this scope be mounted on a smaller "table-top" tripod. I am looking for a nice beginner table-top sit down scope to look out an open 2nd story window and show my son the moon and planets.

A: Unfortunately, the Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ Reflecting Telescope cannot be mounted on a tabletop tripod.

Q7: Can I see the crators on the moon up close.

A: The great thing about astronomy is just about any telescope can view the moon in amazing detail. The crators of the moon are very visible and the moon is a great target for this telescope. Even Jupiter with its moons and Saturn and its ring structure are all very visible in this telescope.

Q8: I was wondering if I can equip the "Celestron Motor Drive for AstroMaster/PowerSeeker EQ Telescopes" with this telescope (Celestron PowerSeeker 127 EQ Telescope)?

A: Sure can! The motor drive is a fantastic accessory for this telescope. The motor drive will allow you to automatically track objects in the sky. No more will you need to constantly adjust the mount to keep objects in your field of view. The motor drive will do that for you - a simple upgrade that can make a big difference in your telescope

Q9: Can the Celestron Power seeker be connected to our home computer?

A: Not likely. The Celestron PowerSeeker series telescopes are an entry-level telescope that is great for beginners getting started in astronomy. For connection to a computer - you would want to look for telescopes featuring GoTo technology - many of them offer software packages that will allow you to connect directly to your computer. Check out the Celestron NexStar SE series telescopes - they include the cables and software for connection to a PC.

Q10: What is the size of the star diagonal in this scope Is the star diagonal included

A: This telescope does not come with a star diagonal. It will accept any 1.25inch diagonal.

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