Celestron Powerseeker DS 127EQ Telescope (21049)

Main Features of    Main Features Of Celestron Powerseeker DS 127EQ Telescope (21049) Manual German equatorial mount with setting circles to accurately locate and track sky objects Adjustable, full height tripod with deluxe accessory tray Quick and easy no-tool setup Accessories include a 20mm and 4mm eyepiece, a finderscope, and a Barlow Lens 3x Barlow lens triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece Download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies Includes These Celestron Technologies   Discover our Solar System with the Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ! You’ll be ready to observe in minutes thanks to the quick and easy no-tool setup. The 127EQ provides bright, clear images of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more for great nighttime viewing. Manual German Equatorial telescope The PowerSeeker mount comes with two slow motion control knobs that allow you to make fine pointing adjustments to the telescope in both Right Ascension and Declination axes, also referred to as RA and DEC. Accessories Included Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, a finderscope, and a 3x Barlow lens. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and high powered views.  The 3x Barlow lens triples the magnifying power of each 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.  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 produce 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 used with it to expand the usability. 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. Optical Tube 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 arc sec, Dawes 1.25″ rack-and-pinion focuser Mount and Tripod 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 Included Accessories 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