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Celestron 60EQ Overview

Designed for intermediate users, Celestron's PowerSeeker 60mm f/15 EQ Refractor Telescope is intended to take astronomic observation to the next level by providing a complete setup for viewing the moon and planets, and brighter deep-sky objects like star clusters and galaxies. Two eyepieces provide 45x and 225x magnifications with a 3x Barlow lens that triples the magnification of each eyepiece for a wider-range of observing possibilities.

Its manual German equatorial mount has precise Right Ascension (RA) and Declination indicators for celestial navigation, and dual slow-motion cables to track your object with accuracy and reduced vibrations. An adjustable-height aluminum tripod provides a stable platform for sky-watching, and the included 90° erect-image diagonal makes looking through the scope more comfortable, especially when aiming the telescope directly overhead. The diagonal's prism corrects images horizontally and vertically, allowing the scope to be used for terrestrial viewing as well.

Optical Performance

• 60mm aperture
• 900mm focal length
• f/15 focal ratio
• Refractor-style optical design
• Anti-reflection fully coated optics improves light transmission, color rendition, sharpness, and contrast
• Resolution: 2.32 arcsec, Raleigh; 1.93 arcsec, Dawes
• 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser
• Integrated dew-shield

Mount and Tripod

Mount:

• Manual German equatorial
• Etched Right Ascension and Declination scales
• Includes 2-pound counterweight and shaft to enable proper balancing for free and easy movement
• Flexible controllers with large knurled knobs allows for precise control with reduced vibrations

Tripod:

• Lightweight and durable aluminum legs
• 2-stage adjustable height allows for easy use by most people
• Tray to hold accessories such as eyepieces, filters, and lights

Eyepieces and Accessories

Eyepieces:

• 1.25" barrel diameter accepts more astronomical filters
• 20mm eyepiece produces 45x magnification
• 4mm eyepiece produces 225x magnification

Barlow Lens:

• 3x magnification
• Triples the power of any eyepiece used with it
• Diagonal:
• 90° angle provides a more comfortable viewing position
• Integrated erecting prism corrects image for land use

Finderscope:

• 5x magnification produces a wide field of view to make finding subjects easy and star-hopping navigation faster
• Straight-through viewing
• Includes mounting bracket