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With this Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ Reflector Telescope with EclipSmart Solar Filter Kit from B&H, you'll have a versatile optic—a Newtonian reflector for observing the moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and the extraordinary phenomenon of a solar eclipse. The telescope comes with two eyepieces and a Barlow magnifying lens. The filter is ISO certified safe for solar observation and has tabs and touch-fastener strips to ensure it stays on while in use.
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
Adapt your Newtonian reflector telescope to safely view the sun with Celestron's EclipSmart White-Light Solar Filter. The filter's retaining ring is modeled on the scope's original lens cap for a safe and snug fit, with the filter aperture off-set from center to avoid interference with the OTA's secondary mirror assembly. For enhanced safety, the filter comes with two touch-fastener strips and four tabs that adhere to the filter and retaining rings to make sure the filter doesn't accidentally come off.
Made of a proprietary Mylar film, the filter is ISO 12312-2 compliant for safe solar viewing, blocking 99.999% of intense light across the entire visible spectrum and 100% of harmful ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation; resulting in high-contrast views of the sun in a neutral color. At just 3.1 ounces, the filter will provide the safety required to observe the sun and all phases of a solar eclipses without adding significant weight to the front of your OTA.
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