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Celestron PowerSeeker 60 Telescope

Celestron PowerSeeker 60 Telescope

Item#: CELE013

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List Price : $86.95

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  • Ideal for novices and children
  • Sturdy refractor telescope design
  • 60mm objective lens provides optimum light allowance
  • Alt-azimuth mount
  • Rack-and-pinion focusing
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Description

The Celestron PowerSeeker 60 Telescope PowerSeeker telescope is ideal for the young or novice astronomer. This fully featured scope is designed to give the first-time buyer the perfect combination of quality, value, and power.


For the ultimate in night-sky imaging, the PowerSeeker 60 features high-quality, all-glass lenses and mirrors. The lenses feature high-transmission optic coatings that provide optimum light allowance and enhance image brightness and clarity. The scope also includes one 20mm (35x) and one 4mm (175x) eyepiece, as well as a 3x Barlow lens that triples viewing power.   Additionally, a sturdy altazimuth mount provides both stability and easy maneuvering. These features combine to make the PowerSeeker 60 an excellent introductory scope for any budding astronomy enthusiast.


Supplier Sku:
21041
What's Included:
tripod, accessory tray, glow-in-the-dark stickers
Shipping Restrictions:
Available for shipment to the USA and Canada only.
Dimensions & Specifications

Recommended Usage

Viewing the Moon , Viewing the Planets

Brand

Celestron

Weight Complete

7 lbs.

Finderscope

5x24

GPS

No

GoTo

No

Telescopes Series

Celestron PowerSeeker Telescopes

Optical Design

Refractor

Aperture

60mm

Focal Length

700mm

Focal Ratio

f/12

Mount Design

Altazimuth

Eyepiece 1

20mm (35x)

Eyepiece 2

4mm (175x)

Highest Useful Magnification

175x

Limiting Magnitude

11.4

Resolution

2.31 Arc Seconds

Resolving Power

1.93 Arc Seconds

Star Diagonal

1.25 inch

Objective Lens Size Code

60

User Level

For Kids , For the Beginner

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Celestron PowerSeeker 60 Telescope
 
3.9

(based on 23 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Accurate (12)
  • Compact (11)
  • Quality lenses (10)
  • Lightweight (9)
  • Strong construction (9)

Cons

  • Unstable (5)
  • Difficult to focus (3)

Best Uses

  • Astronomy (19)
  • Bird watching (5)
  • Bright conditions (3)
  • Hiking (3)
  • Travel (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (18)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes (8)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

good economical telescope

excellent, economical telescope for a novice, lightweight yet powerful enough to see Jupiter and it's moons, Saturn and rings and the moonview is spectacular. a con would be the 4mm eyepiece. it should...Read complete review

excellent, economical telescope for a novice, lightweight yet powerful enough to see Jupiter and it's moons, Saturn and rings and the moonview is spectacular. a con would be the 4mm eyepiece. it should come with a 9-12mm eyepiece.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

don't expect too much

I purchased this product for my daughter. It's very hard for her to use due to instability. If she touches the telescope while observing it shakes too much for her get any detail. Don't...Read complete review

I purchased this product for my daughter. It's very hard for her to use due to instability. If she touches the telescope while observing it shakes too much for her get any detail. Don't plan on seeing much more than the moon (detail very high). Other objects are just bigger bright blurs. Overall an inexpensive tool to observe the moon.

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Reviewed by 23 customers

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Jan

29

2012

 
5.0

love this telescope

By Em

from colorado

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy to Use
  • Good for Beginners
  • Lightweight
  • Quality Lenses
  • This was my 1st telescope

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy

    Comments about Celestron PowerSeeker 60 Telescope:

    Really easy to use and good for beginners:)

    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Jan

    9

    2012

     
    5.0

    So far so good!

    By Rookie Space Dad

    from Winston-Salem, NC

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Lightweight
    • Quality Lenses

    Cons

    • Unstable

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy
    • Bird Watching

    Comments about Celestron PowerSeeker 60 Telescope:

    This was a gift for my 5 1/2 year old son. Easy to put together, took about 10-15 mins. First clear night, took it out on our deck to look at the moon first before trying to locate any planets or stars. Once I got the moon located, had a gorgeous viewing...first time for myself to see the moon through a telescope and my son and I were extremely pleased and excited with what we saw!

    Service and delivery comments:

    Delivered on the day it was scheduled. Telescope box was in a package box. Everything was neatly packaged.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Jan

    8

    2012

     
    1.0

    Must be me!!

    By New at this

    from Chicago il.

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Difficult To Focus

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy

    Comments about Celestron PowerSeeker 60 Telescope:

    Must be me? Tried for about half an hour could not focus or see a thing. Eye piece way too small not comfortable. Going to try binoculars.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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    Dec

    15

    2011

     
    5.0

    Great starter telescope

    By Rus

    from Dallas, Texas

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Compact
    • Easy to Use
    • Lightweight
    • Quality Lenses

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy
      • Bird Watching
      • Bright Conditions

      Comments about Celestron PowerSeeker 60 Telescope:

      I purchased this PowerSeeker 60 for my nephew who is six years old and very interested in astronomy. I am convinced that my choice in a Celestron PowerSeeker was the right choice. This telescope was a breeze to setup and use. I am simply blown away by the images that this telescope produces at such a resonable price. You simply can't go wrong with this one. My nephew loves it!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Nov

      29

      2011

       
      4.0

      Great Gift for Budding astronomer

      By Ky Cat Eyes

      from Madisonville, Ky

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accurate
      • Compact
      • Easy to Use
      • Lightweight
      • Quality Lenses
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy
        • Bird Watching
        • Hiking/Backpacking
        • Hunting
        • Travel

        Comments about Celestron PowerSeeker 60 Telescope:

        This was a gift for a young man who goes to my church. Being a Celestron owner myself, I knew the *Quality* of this product, and that it would/will bring him yrs of enjoyment, and open doors that he may not have had opened. One can't go wrong with ^ANY^ Celestron Product, seeing is believing....and Hayneedle with thier low prices bring's seeing into reach for many who otherwise wouldnt have a oppertunity to do so.

        Service and delivery comments:

        After having some issues that were "Promptly" resolved, Both items arrived when promised. One has to keep a watch on the bottom of the order box as to when delivery says it will be delivered. In My case, Both items said In-Stock- shipped for delivery on Saturday if purchased before noon on Friday. I/we ordered on Thanksgiving Day, as that day also said Both items would be delivered on Saturday, not as a customer service tech said "Estimated"...Estimated wasnt even in the equasion. After a hour on the phone, about 20min after hanging up; I recieved a email from another Hayneedle specialist stating Both Items were shipped and the Order was closed. This was all for a youngster in my church who's Birthday was this past sunday...the gleem in his eyes when he recieved both items was un-imaginable....totally delighted. Hayneedle Came through as always, delivered as Promised, and all I can say is Thank You for keeping your word.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Customer Q & A

        Q1: I am interested in the Celestron PowerSeeker 60. Do I need to buy a erect image prism to see land objects?

        A: An erecting prism will not be needed with this scope to see terrestrial objects.

        Q2: Is the 3X Barlow lens included as indicated in the writeup for the Celestron PowerSeeker 60 or just the 20mm and 4mm lens?

        A: The Celestron PowerSeeker 60 telescope includes the 3X Barlow lens.

        Q3: Along with the mount, is the tripod included?

        A: The Celestron PowerSeeker 60 telescope includes the tripod.

        Q4: Is it possable to see the moon and the planets with this telescope?

        A: You will definitely be able to view the moon with this telescope. As for planets, you would be able to see the largest planets in our solar system, Jupiter and Saturn.

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