Celestron Powerseeker 60AZ Refractor Telescope
- Making it a good choice for beginner stargazers, children, and families
- Simple to operate and suitable for tracking objects in the sky, such as the Moon, planets, and star clusters
The Celestron Powerseeker 60AZ Refractor Telescope is an entry-level telescope with a 60mm aperture. It is designed to be easy to set up and use, making it a good choice for beginner stargazers, children, and families. With its lightweight and portable design, it can be easily transported for outdoor use.
The Powerseeker 60AZ features an alt-azimuth mount, which is simple to operate and suitable for tracking objects in the sky, such as the Moon, planets, and star clusters. It comes with two eyepieces, a 20mm, and a 4mm, which provide 30x and 150x magnification, respectively. The telescope also includes a 3x Barlow lens and a finderscope for easier object location.
The Celestron Powerseeker 60AZ Refractor Telescope is a decent choice for beginners or anyone looking for a simple, affordable telescope for exploring the night sky. The telescope is compact and lightweight, making it easy to take on camping trips or stargazing adventures.
Product Features in Detail
Celestron Powerseeker 60AZ Refractor Telescope
The Celestron Powerseeker 60AZ is a refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing on the go. 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 with a pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing. Move the clutch in an up/down, left/right fashion to track your object in the eyepiece.
Smartphone Adapter
Image celestial or terrestrial objects with this smartphone adapter. With its light, rigid frame, this accessory allows you to connect any smartphone to any telescope eyepiece with an outside diameter of 34mm. The additional magnification provided by the eyepiece allows your phone to capture great images of the Moon and planets. This adapter installs easily by placing the smartphone over the telescope eyepiece and tightening the knobs to securely lock your phone in place. The adapter accommodates most phones with the case on, but some large and/or bulky phone cases (including folio style cases) may need to be removed for the phone to fit in the adapter.
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.
OPTICAL TUBE INFO | |
Optical Design | Refractor |
Aperture | 60mm (2.36") |
Focal Length | 700mm (28") |
Focal Ratio | f/12 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 20mm (0.79") |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 35x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 | 4mm (0.16") |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 175x |
Finderscope | 5x24 |
Star Diagonal | 1.25" Erect Image Diagonal |
Highest Useful Magnification | 142x |
Lowest Useful Magnification | 8.57x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 11.4 |
Resolution (Rayleigh) | 2.32 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes) | 1.93 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 73x |
Optical Coatings | Fully Coated |
Optical Tube Length | 522mm (20.6") |
Optical Tube Diameter | 63mm (2.48") |
Optical Tube Weight | 1.8 lbs (0.82 kg) |
Dovetail | CG-3 Dovetail bar |
MOUNT INFO | |
Mount Type | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) | 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51") |
Tripod Leg Diameter | 31.75mm (1.25") steel |
Accessory Tray | Yes |
Tripod Weight | 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg) includes weight of mount |
Slew Speeds | Manual |
Dovetail Compatibility | CG-3 saddle plate |
Software | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
Total Kit Weight | 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) |
Solar Warning | Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. |
Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it. | |
Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present. |
This product comes with 12 Months Australian Manufacturer Warranty. Our products are sourced from authorised Australian suppliers and therefore come with genuine Australian warranty. Camera Warehouse does not participate in 'Grey Market' or 'Parallel Import' activities.
Celestron Powerseeker 60AZ Refractor Telescope

SKU: Celestron 21041
UPC: 050234210416