Celestron Telescope PowerSeeker 127 EQ-MD with Motor Drive and Phone Adapter (22039)

The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ is the perfect tool for exploring the wonders of the Solar System. With its quick and easy no-tool setup, you can start observing in minutes. This telescope provides bright, clear images of celestial objects such as the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more, making it an excellent choice for nighttime viewing.

Manual German Equatorial Telescope
The PowerSeeker mount features two slow-motion control knobs that allow precise adjustments in both Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC) axes. This manual equatorial mount ensures smooth tracking of celestial objects as they move across the night sky.

Included Accessories
This telescope comes with a variety of accessories to enhance your viewing experience:

• Two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm): These provide magnifications of 50x and 250x for low- and high-powered views.

• 3x Barlow lens: Triples the magnification of each eyepiece for enhanced detail.

• 5x24 finderscope: Helps locate celestial objects for observation.

• Smartphone adapter: Enables astrophotography by attaching your phone to the eyepiece.

• Moon filter: Reduces glare for detailed lunar observations.

• RA motor drive: Tracks celestial objects automatically by compensating for Earth’s rotation.

RA Motor Drive Features
The included RA motor drive transforms the manual equatorial mount into a tracking system. It compensates for Earth’s rotation, ensuring that objects remain centered in the eyepiece over time. After proper polar alignment, only occasional adjustments in declination are required. The motor operates on a 9V battery, eliminating the need for cords, and can be used in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres by flipping the N/S switch. A speed adjustment knob allows you to match the motor’s speed to different celestial objects, such as planets or the Moon.

Smartphone Adapter Features
Capture stunning images of celestial or terrestrial objects using the included smartphone adapter. This lightweight accessory fits any telescope eyepiece with an outside diameter of up to 34mm. The adapter securely holds most smartphones, even with cases on, though bulky cases may need to be removed. It is ideal for photographing the Moon and planets.

Starry Night Software
Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software to learn about celestial objects and plan your observing sessions. This astronomy software provides detailed information about stars, planets, and other celestial phenomena.

Included Items:

• Newtonian Reflector optical tube

• Two eyepieces: 20mm (50x) and 4mm (250x)

• 3x Barlow lens

• Finderscope (5x24)

• RA motor drive for tracking

• Smartphone adapter for astrophotography

• Aluminum tripod with equatorial mount

• User manual

Specifications:

Optical Tube Information:

• Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector

• Aperture: 127mm (5")

• Focal Length: 1000mm (39")

• Focal Ratio: f/7.87

• Eyepiece 1 Focal Length: 20mm – Magnification: 50x

• Eyepiece 2 Focal Length: 4mm – Magnification: 250x

• Barlow Lens Magnification: 3x

• Finderscope: 5x24

Performance Details:

• Highest Useful Magnification: 300x

• Lowest Useful Magnification: 18x

• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13 mag

• Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.1 arcseconds

• Resolution (Dawes): 0.91 arcseconds

• Light Gathering Power: 329x compared to the human eye

Physical Details:

• Secondary Mirror Obstruction Diameter: 41mm – Obstruction by Diameter: 32% – Obstruction by Area: 10%

• Optical Coatings: Aluminum-coated mirrors with protective layers

• Tube Length: 508mm (20")

Mount Information:

• Mount Type: Manual German Equatorial

• Tripod Material: Aluminum

• Control Features: Slow-motion control knobs and RA motor drive

Smartphone Adapter Information:
Compatible with most smartphones and eyepieces with a diameter of up to 34mm

This telescope is an excellent choice for beginners looking to explore both planetary and deep-sky objects while also offering basic astrophotography capabilities. Its lightweight design ensures portability without compromising performance or functionality.