Celestron EclipSmart 50 50mm f/7.2 Alt-Az Solar Telescope with Backpack

BH #CEEST50B • MFR #22060
Print
Celestron EclipSmart 50 50mm f/7.2 Alt-Az Solar Telescope with Backpack
Key Features
  • Dual-Lens, Non-Removable Solar Filters
  • ISO-Certified for Safe Solar Observation
  • 50mm Aperture Refractor Solar Scope
  • 360mm Focal Length, f/7.2 Focal Ratio
The Celestron EclipSmart 50 50mm f/7.2 Alt-Az Solar Telescope is a complete rig for eclipse or general solar viewing. It is outfitted with dual-lens, non-removable glass solar filters that carry multiple ISO certifications for direct solar observation, and reveal images of the Sun's surface in a natural and neutral tone. Included with the scope is a 20mm eyepiece that produces 18x magnification, an adjustable-height photo-style tripod with an extendable center column, a manual alt-az head with control handle, and a backpack that everything fits into with room for more accessories.
More Details
Top Seller
In Stock
No Store Display
Free 2-Day Shipping
Protect Your Gear
Add a protection plan from $19.99
Ask an Expert
800-606-6969

Celestron EclipSmart Overview

The Celestron EclipSmart 50 50mm f/7.2 Alt-Az Solar Telescope is a complete rig for eclipse or general solar viewing. It is outfitted with dual-lens, non-removable glass solar filters that carry multiple ISO certifications for direct solar observation, and reveal images of the Sun's surface in a natural and neutral tone. Included with the scope is a 20mm eyepiece that produces 18x magnification, an adjustable-height photo-style tripod with an extendable center column, a manual alt-az head with control handle, and a backpack that everything fits into with room for more accessories.

Performance
  • Dual-lens, non-removable glass solar filters
  • ISO 12312-2, EN 1836:2005 + A1:2007 (E), AS/NZS 1338.1:2012, compliant for filters for eye protectors and direct solar viewing
  • 50mm objective lens
  • f/7.2 focal ratio
  • 360mm focal length
  • Refractor-style optical path
  • Fully coated optics for improved light transmission
  • Resolution: 2.79 arc sec, Rayleigh; 2.32 arc sec, Dawes
  • Rack-and-pinion focuser with 1.25" drawtube
Mount and Tripod
    Mount:
  • Manual alt-az
  • Control handle with twist-lock
  • Tripod:
  • Four leg sections
  • Easy snap locks per section
  • Adjustable height from 16" to 43"
  • Extendable 6" center column
  • With legs and center column full extended max height to top of mount is 49"
Included Accessories
  • 20mm eyepiece yields 18x magnification
  • 90° diagonal puts head in comfortable viewing position
  • Projection finder allows users to safely put the Sun in the telescope's field of view
  • Backpack holds optical tube, mount/tripod, and accessories for easy transportation and storage
UPC: 050234220606

Celestron EclipSmart Specs

Key Specs
Aperture
50 mm / 2"
Focal Length
360 mm
Focal Ratio
f/7.2
Eyepiece
Yes, Removeable: 1.25" Diameter with 90° Star Diagonal
GoTo Capability
No
Optical Design
Refractor
Aperture
50 mm / 2"
Focal Length
360 mm
Focal Ratio
f/7.2
Focuser
Rack-and-Pinion
Eyepiece
Yes, Removeable: 1.25" Diameter with 90° Star Diagonal
Finderscope
Yes
Filtration Wavelength
White Light / Broadband
Mounting
No
Mount
Type
Manual: Alt-Azimuth
GoTo Capability
No
Tripod
Type
Adjustable, 4-Section
Tripod Height Adjustment Range
16.0 to 49.0" / 40.6 to 124.5 cm
Material of Tripod
Aluminum
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.65 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
18.2 x 11.6 x 5.7"

Celestron EclipSmart Reviews

Not great

By Christopher
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2024-04-17

Not happy with what i received, tripod very unsteady, couldn’t find the sun in the scope, waist of money, better off with the cardboard eclipse glasses

Simple and portable view of the sun

By AZ Engineer
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-12-06

This is a light, simple and fast to set up and very portable device for viewing the sun.� My rating is based on what it is advertised as doing.� It is not a high magnification, tracking devise.� If that is what you want or need, then you will have to spend more,� Some reviewers have complained that the tripod is not more stable.� The telescope is light and the tripod is adequate � If I were going to use it in my backyard then I would probably use one of my more solid camera tripods.� A friend who has one of these sets explained that he uses it to get a fast view of the sun, if there are sun spots then he sets up a larger scope on a tracking mount.� I'll do the same.� The alignment tool is ridiculously simple and fast.

See any errors on this page?

Does this fit the standard 1/4" tripod screws? ...

Does this fit the standard 1/4" tripod screws? Can I attach the scope to the better tripod I use with my D-SLR?
Asked by: David
Yes, the dovetail contains a threaded 1/4"-20 hole, so it can be attached to a standard tripod with a 1/4"-20 screw.
Answered by: Telescope
Date published: 2020-07-02

Can you add a camera or smartphone to take ...

Can you add a camera or smartphone to take pictures of solar flares?
Asked by: Valeria
You can use your smartphone to take images of sunspots (not flares) with the aid of a Smartphone Adapter DX Kit, 1.25” #81037.
Answered by: Telescope
Date published: 2022-01-10

Could I add a Vixen-style dovetail to the scope ...

Could I add a Vixen-style dovetail to the scope to mount it on a budget tracking mount like the Coronado EQS Equatorial Mount with RA Motor (COCEQST)?
Asked by: David
Yes, the EclipsSmart 50 Solar Telescope comes with a threaded ¼”-20 mounting hole, so a short Vixen-style dovetail can be attached to it.
Answered by: Telescope
Date published: 2020-07-03

I have a Canon RF6. What adapter will work with ...

I have a Canon RF6. What adapter will work with this? Is there anything else I would need?
Asked by: stephanie
These 2 adapters are needed to connect the Canon R6 camera to the telescope: https://bhpho.to/40txsSJ plus https://bhpho.to/3zkuHad.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2023-04-01

question

Is this a good telescope for star gazing at night?
Asked by: Anonymous
Not at all usable for the night sky. This telescope is for viewing the sun only.
Answered by: Richard B.
Date published: 2022-01-13

question

Is this only for solar eclipse viewing , or you can also see the sun with it at any time?
Asked by: Anonymous
you can see the sun any time.
Answered by: Perry B.
Date published: 2018-08-27
  • y_2026, m_7, d_10, h_8CST
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvqa, vn_bulk_3.0.47
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasquestionsanswers, tq_6
  • loc_en_US, sid_1284800, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=HAS_STAFF_ANSWERS, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_bhphotovideo
Whatever You Need, We've Got It