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Celestron PowerTank Lithium LT Power Pack

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Celestron PowerTank Lithium LT Power Pack
Key Features
  • Compact and Lightweight Power Solution
  • Rechargeable Li(NiCoMn)O2 Battery
  • 12 VDC 3A Telescope Power Port
  • Standard 5V DC 2.1A USB Charging Port
Designed specifically for the unique needs of computerized telescopes, the Celestron PowerTank Lithium LT Power Pack is built with a rechargeable lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide [Li(NiMnCo)O2] battery that delivers a steady charge over long periods and requires less maintenance than traditional sealed lead-acid batteries. A built-in 12 volt regulated circuit provides your telescope with up to 8 hours of consistent power at the proper voltage for optimum performance, and to keep your other gear like phones, cameras, or handheld GPS units going while you're out observing there is a rapid-charge USB port. Ideally suited for off-the-grid applications, the housing is compact and lightweight so it won't take up a lot of space in your kit. The PowerTank comes with a 6.5-foot telescope power cord and an AC charger.
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Celestron PowerTank Overview

Designed specifically for the unique needs of computerized telescopes, the Celestron PowerTank Lithium LT Power Pack is built with a rechargeable lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide [Li(NiMnCo)O2] battery that delivers a steady charge over long periods and requires less maintenance than traditional sealed lead-acid batteries. A built-in 12 volt regulated circuit provides your telescope with up to 8 hours of consistent power at the proper voltage for optimum performance, and to keep your other gear like phones, cameras, or handheld GPS units going while you're out observing there is a rapid-charge USB port. Ideally suited for off-the-grid applications, the housing is compact and lightweight so it won't take up a lot of space in your kit. The PowerTank comes with a 6.5-foot telescope power cord and an AC charger.

Output
Telescope Power:
  • Standard 5mm power port is used to output power to telescope and to charge the internal battery
  • 6.5' (2m) long Celestron telescope power cable included
  • 12 VDC output at 3A
  • Regulated output maintains consistent power throughout battery charge
USB:
  • Standard USB-A charging port for small electronics such as smartphones, tablets, GPS units
  • 5 VDC at 2.1A
Battery
  • 73.3 Wh capacity
  • Lithium nickel cobalt manganese [Li(NiCoMn)O2] chemistry
  • Charge from 100-240V 50/60Hz AC house power using the included charging adapter
  • Includes a set of four international plug adapters for near-global use
  • Battery charges in about 4 hours
  • Integrated battery level indicator has four LEDs that illuminate when first powered on to display 100%/75%/50%/25% charge
  • Auto-off if no load is detected for 1 hour
  • Broad -40°F to 140°F operating temperature to handle cold winter nights
  • Reverse-polarity protection, charging/discharge protection, over-current protection, and short circuit protection
Use and Handling
  • Integrated tripod leg mount and 2" (5.1cm) wide strap to attach battery pack to most tripod legs
  • Compact at 7.5x4x2", it's easy to pack and carry to remote off-the-grid locations
  • Light 22.2-ounce weight won't be cumbersome when you need to carry all your gear
Celestron Telescope Compatibility
  • Advanced VX
  • LCM series
  • Astro Fi
  • CPC, CPC DX
  • CG-5 (with CG-5 Aux. splitter)
  • NexStar Evolution
  • CGE
  • NexStar GT (2015 models and newer with Aux. splitter)
  • NexStar SE Series
  • SkyProdigy
  • CGEM II
  • NexStar SLT
  • CGEM, CGEM DX
UPC: 050234187633

Celestron PowerTank Specs

Battery Chemistry
Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese, Li(NiCoMn)O2
Capacity
73.3 Wh
Charge Time
4 Hours
Output
1 x Telescope Power Port, 12 VDC @ 3A
1 x USB Port, 5 VDC @ 2.1A
Waterproofing
None
Operating Temperature
-40 to 140°F / -40 to 60°C
Dimensions
7.5 x 4.0 x 2.0" / 19.1 x 10.1 x 5.1 cm
Weight
22.2 oz / 630.0 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.38 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.7 x 8.1 x 3"

Celestron PowerTank Reviews

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How long wil this power pack last, just using a ...

How long wil this power pack last, just using a Nexstar 5se telescope?
Asked by: A,E.
The Celestron PowerTank Lithium LT Power Pack can power the Celestron NexStar 5SE 125mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope for an average of 8 hours.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2022-05-24
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