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

BH #CEEST50B • MFR #22060
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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.
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ISO 12312-2 Compliant
Warning: Viewing the Sun without proper protection can cause permanent eye damage, blindness, and equipment damage. Always use an approved ISO 12312-2 certified solar filter when observing the Sun through optics or cameras. Never use photographic neutral density filters for direct solar viewing, viewing the sun through an optic, or when using cameras with an optical viewfinder.
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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
Optical Design
Refractor
Aperture
50 mm / 2"
Focal Length
360 mm
Focal Ratio
f/7.2
Focuser
Rack-and-Pinion
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter
1.25"
Type
Manual: Alt-Azimuth
GoTo Capability
No
Battery
No
Optical Tube Assembly
Optical Design
Refractor
Aperture
50 mm / 2"
Focal Length
360 mm
Focal Ratio
f/7.2
Focuser
Rack-and-Pinion
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter
1.25"
Diagonal
90° Star
Finderscope
Yes
Filtration
Filtration Wavelength
White Light / Broadband
Mount
Type
Manual: Alt-Azimuth
GoTo Capability
No
Payload Capacity
No
Altitude Adjustment
No
Latitude Adjustment
No
Counterweight
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
General
Battery
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.65 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
18.2 x 11.6 x 5.7"

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