The Professional's Source 800.606.6969 / 212.444.6615
The B&H SuperStore will be open on Memorial Day from 9:00AM EDT - 7:00PM EDT

Celestron Power Tank 17 (12-Volt, 17-Ah Power Supply)

  • Price: $109.95
  • B&H # CEPTQ
  • Mfr# 18777

Product Highlights

  • Includes Spotlight & Red Light
  • Includes Car Lighter Port
  • Includes Car Booster Cables
  • Includes AM/FM Radio
 

What item is right for you?

Ask our Experts!

800.606.6969
Live Chat
Close

A versatile instrument, the Power Tank 17 doubles as an emergency illuminator or as a power supply for telescope computers, electronic focusers, or other devices which employ a standard cigarette lighter socket.  It is a popular choice for powering many different telescopes from many different manufacturers.  It is switchable between 110v or 220v AC power for recharging its internal battery, and the Power Tank 17 provides 250 amps of power for five seconds to get your car started in a jam.

800,000 Candlepower spotlight (only for navigating to/from observing location, far too bright to retain night-adapted pupil dilation)
Incorporated circuit breaker
Cigarette lighter adapter
AM/FM Radio and siren
17 Amp hour, 12-volt DC power
Two 12-volt DC car jack sockets
Switchable 110-220 volt AC adapter for recharging internal battery
Dimensions 13.6 x 14.0 x 5.2" (345 x 355 x 132mm) WxHxD
Weight ~20.0 lbs (9.1 kg)
Celestron Power Tank 17 (12-Volt, 17-Ah Power Supply)
  • Adapter Charge Plug
  • DC Power Cord
  • Jumper Cables
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    CelestronPower Tank 17 (12-Volt, 17-Ah Power Supply)
     
    4.5

    (based on 2 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (0)

    Reviewed by 2 customers

    Sort by

    Displaying reviews 1-2

    Back to top

     
    5.0

    unknown quantity

    By new kid on block

    from edmonds wa

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy
    • Astrophotography

    Comments about Celestron Power Tank 17 (12-Volt, 17-Ah Power Supply):

    I'm a beginner and the battery lasted through my multiple re-tries and manual adjustments and light source uses no dimming.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Share this review

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great Product

    By JerryMac

    from New Jersey

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Widely Compatible Adapter

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy
    • Astrophotography

    Comments about Celestron Power Tank 17 (12-Volt, 17-Ah Power Supply):

    Works great and has every kind of bell and whistle you can think of.

    Share this review

    Displaying reviews 1-2

    Back to top

    REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    CelestronPower Tank 17 (12-Volt, 17-Ah Power Supply)
     
    4.5

    (based on 2 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (0)

    Reviewed by 2 customers

    Sort by

    Displaying reviews 1-2

    Back to top

     
    5.0

    unknown quantity

    By new kid on block

    from edmonds wa

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy
    • Astrophotography

    Comments about Celestron Power Tank 17 (12-Volt, 17-Ah Power Supply):

    I'm a beginner and the battery lasted through my multiple re-tries and manual adjustments and light source uses no dimming.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Share this review

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great Product

    By JerryMac

    from New Jersey

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Widely Compatible Adapter

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy
    • Astrophotography

    Comments about Celestron Power Tank 17 (12-Volt, 17-Ah Power Supply):

    Works great and has every kind of bell and whistle you can think of.

    Share this review

    Displaying reviews 1-2

    Back to top

     
     
    See any errors on this page? Let us know.

    Close

    Close

    Close