Celestron Powerseeker 50AZ Refractor Telescope

The Celestron Powerseeker 50AZ Refractor Telescope is a compact and portable telescope designed for beginners. It features a 50mm aperture and comes with a manual alt-azimuth mount, making it easy to track objects in the sky. The telescope includes several accessories such as a 20mm eyepiece, a 12.5mm eyepiece, and a 3x Barlow lens.

According to reviews, the Powerseeker 50AZ is a budget-friendly option that offers good value for its price. It is often recommended for beginners or as a gift for young enthusiasts. The telescope is lightweight and easy to set up, making it convenient for on-the-go observations. It has dual viewing capabilities, allowing you to observe both astronomical and terrestrial objects.

The Celestron Powerseeker 50AZ Refractor Telescope is a decent entry-level option for beginners who want to explore the night sky and engage in basic stargazing activities.

Product Features in Detail

Celestron Powerseeker 50AZ Refractor Telescope

The Celestron Powerseeker 50AZ Refractor Telescop can view the planets, moon, star clusters and brighter deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy at night. The erect image star diagonal makes the optical tube ideal for using as a spotting scope during the day.

Setting up the telescope is a breeze, so you can begin observing in no time. Even on your first time out, you can assemble the telescope and its accessories in just a few minutes. The adjustable tripod legs allow you to customize the telescope’s height or place it on raised surfaces like a picnic table. 

Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope

Navigate the sky by moving the telescope up/down, left/right fashion to track your object in the eyepiece.

Starry Night Software

Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond. 

Accessories Included

The PowerSeeker 50 comes with four eyepieces (20mm, 12mm, 4mm, and 1.5x image erecting eyepiece), star diagonal, finderscope, and a 3x Barlow lens. The four eyepieces offer different magnifications to view your intended object. The 3x Barlow lens triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece. The star diagonal allows for right-side-up viewing ideal for terrestrial subjects but can also be used for celestial objects. The finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing.