The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ
This telescope is the perfect way to discover the wonders of the Universe to the aspiring backyard astronomer. The PowerSeeker 127EQ was designed to give beginner telescope users the perfect combination of quality, features and value. This telescope is easy to setup and requires no tools for assembly.
This telescope has enough aperture for breathtaking views of the moon and planets. View the cloud bands on Jupiter, Saturn's rings, and take a good long look at the wispy glow of the Orion Nebula. The Andromeda galaxy is unmistakable through the included 20mm eyepiece, as you contemplate the thought of life on other solar systems and galaxies.
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What's Included?
The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ includes 2 eyepieces and a 3X barlow lens. The 20mm eyepiece is great for wide field views of star clusters and a full view of the moon. The 4mm eyepiece is reserved for a close up of the moon craters or the rings of Saturn. Use the 3X barlow lens to triple the magnification in either eyepiece.
The 3X barlow lens will drastically increase the magnification, but
the objects will also become much dimmer and less sharp. This is true
of all telescopes and eyepieces.
It also includes a 5 x 24 finderscope. This is a smaller telescope that is used to find and locate objects. Once you have found your target in the finderscope, you simply have a look through the telescope eyepiece for a closer look. This finderscope can be easily calibrated in a under a minute.
Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ Specifications
Telescope Type: Newtonian Reflector
Aperture: 127mm (5 inches)
Focal Length: 1000mm
Focal Ratio: F/7
Weight: 17 lbs
Finderscope: 5 x 24
Mount Type: German Equatorial
Tripod: Aluminum
The PowerSeeker series of telescopes
The PowerSeeker series was designed for beginners, so that they have a positive first experience observing the night sky. These telescopes are very easy to setup so that you can be outside enjoying the stars in your backyard in a flash. Clear nights don't happen all the time, so you want to make sure that when the clouds part, you are ready!
The inlcuded equatorial mounts is sturdy, and perfect for effortlessly tracking objects in the night sky. The collapsible tripod makes transporting and storing the entire rig in and out of the house a breeze. The Newtonian reflector tube is held securely in the provided tube rings.
Overview of the PowerSeeker 127EQ
- Quick and easy setup
- No tools required
- Slow motion tracking controls
- Erect image optics
- Fully coated glass optical components
- High transmission coatings
- 3x Barlow lens Included
- Eyepiece Accessory tray
- “TheSkyX” astronomy software
Overall Impressions
The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ was built to last by a trusted manufacturer. Beginners looking for their first telescope will be very pleased with the quality and value in this telescope package. Backyard astronomers looking to get into astrophotography can also dabble in the hobby by taking pictures of the moon through the 20mm eyepiece.
Actual photo using the Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ:
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The smooth tracking controls on the sturdy mount are what make this telescope stand above the rest in terms of quality at this price point. This telescope and tripod are light weight, so aspiring astronomers young and old will be able to handle the load.
With the included eyepieces, barlow lens, tripod, finderscope and equatorial mount, the Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ telescope packages lets you start enjoying the night sky from your own backyard right away.
