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B&H assembled this Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ 127mm f/8 Reflector Telescope with Accessory Kit to enhance your views of the moon and planets by combining a powerful telescope rig with an eyepiece and filter accessory kit. The telescope features a Newtonian reflector optical tube assembly (OTA), a manual German equatorial mount, and a sturdy tripod. The accessory kit comes with two eyepieces that complement the two that come with the telescope, a moon filter, two planetary filters, and a hard carrying case.
Ideal for near and deep-sky observation, Celestron's PowerSeeker 127EQ 127mm f/8 Reflector Telescope features a respectable focal length and a large, parabolic mirror that produces detailed images of the moon, clear views of the planets, and the ability to resolve bright distant objects such as nebulae and galaxies. The scope is outfitted with a 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser and two eyepieces to get new users started, and a 3x Barlow lens that effectively triples the magnification of any eyepiece.
The included manual equatorial mount features slow-motion control cables with large knobs to make it easy to track objects even when wearing gloves, while also minimizing vibrations caused by handling the mount with your hands; and clearly visible indicators on the Right Ascension and Declination axes. An adjustable-height aluminum tripod rounds out the rig with a tray for accessories such as eyepieces, filters, and lights.
- 127mm aperture
- f/7.87 focal ratio
- 1000mm focal length
- High-transmission multicoated mirrors improve light transmission, color rendition, and contrast
- Resolution: 1.1 arcsec, Rayleigh; 0.91 arcsec, Dawes
- 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser
- Mount:
- Manual German equatorial
- Dual slow-motion control cables enable fine adjustments with reduced vibrations
- Altitude adjustment screws locks setting
- Etched Right Ascension and Declination scales
- Removable counterweight bar
- 7.5 lb counterweight to properly balance OTA and accessories for smooth movement
- Dovetail plate enables fast assembly and break-down
- Tripod:
- Adjustable height
- Aluminum-alloy legs
- Tray to hold eyepieces, lights, and accessories
- Spiked feet add stability on uneven/soft ground
- Eyepieces:
- 1.25" diameter barrel
- Accepts most 1.25" astronomical filters
- 4mm focal length produces 250x
- 20mm focal length produces 50x
- 20mm eyepiece has integrated prism to correct image horizontally and vertically for terrestrial use
- Barlow lens:
- Triples the magnification of any eyepiece used
- Finderscope:
- Low 5x magnification has a wide field of view for easier set up, alignment, and star navigation
- 24mm aperture can resolve bright objects without being too big or heavy
The PowerSeeker Accessory Kit from Celestron enhances your planetary viewing experience on any telescope that accepts 1.25" eyepieces and filters. It features two fully coated eyepieces and two of the most popular planetary filters that reveal details of various planets. Also included with this kit is a Moon filter that allows you to safely view the Moon's surface with enhanced contrast and a foam-lined hard case to safely store and transport your accessories.
- 1.25" diameter barrels
- Accepts most standard 1.25" eyepiece filters
- Anti-reflection multi-coated optics improves light transmission, color rendition, and contrast
- 9mm offers highest magnification potential
- 15mm produces a comfortable mid-range magnification on most OTAs
- Colored optical glass, no films that can wear off
- Anti-reflection coating prevents ghosting or glaring
- Fits standard 1.25" eyepieces
- #80 Blue:
- 30% transmittance
- Most popular for the study of detail on Jupiter and Saturn
- Enhances the contrast on Jupiter's cloud belts
- Enhances details of the Great Red Spot
- Brings out detail in Saturn's belts and polar features
- Also very useful for lunar observing
- #25 Red:
- 14% transmittance
- Blocks the transmission of blue and green wavelengths
- Sharply defines the contrast between the cloud formations and the lighter-toned surface features on Jupiter
- Useful for definition of the Martian polar ice caps and maria
- Moon:
- 21mm clear aperture
- 18% transmittance
- Makes viewing the Moon safe when at, or near full-phase
- Reduces glare to bring out more surface detail and improve contrast
- Also useful to bring out surface details on Venus
- Hard plastic shell
- Snap closure
- Custom-cut foam to fit the two eyepieces and filters
- Foam-line lid to prevent shifting during transport