Ideal for lunar and wide-field astronomical viewing, the white Explore One CF600 50mm f/12 Carbon Fiber AZ Refractor Telescope comes equipped with an easy-to-use manual alt-azimuth mount and adjustable-height tripod to enjoy views of the moon or constellations and meteor showers. The mount is equipped with a locking pan handle that makes finding subjects faster, and tracking moving targets easier. Explore One includes two eyepieces to give you a choice of magnifications, and a 90° star diagonal that places your head in a comfortable position when pointing the telescope straight upward. Its carbon fiber optical tube is lighter than aluminum and stronger than plastic, to make it easy to transport and handle without sacrificing durability.

50mm Refractor Design    600mm Focal Length, f/12 Focal Ratio    Strong and Durable Carbon Fiber OTA    Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount with Pan Handle    1.25" Rack-and-Pinion Focuser    9.7mm and 26mm Eyepieces    90° Star Diagonal    Red-Dot Finder with Bracket    Adjustable-Height Aluminum Tripod

• 50mm aperture
• f/12 focal ratio
• 600mm focal length
• Refractor-style optical path
• Carbon fiber optical tube reduces weight versus aluminum, without sacrificing strength and durability
• Rack-and-pinion focuser with 1.25" drawtube

• Manual alt-azimuth mount with locking pan handle for easier tracking
• Adjustable-height tripod with aluminum legs accommodates a variety of users and observation positions

• 9.7mm eyepiece produces 62x power
• 26mm eyepiece produces 23x power
• 90° diagonal places head in a comfortable viewing position when the telescope is aimed straight upward
• Red-dot finder has an un-magnified view to make finding subjects fast and star-hopping navigation easier, with a simple aiming dot that won't obstruct dim or small targets

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this scope be used with a camera?

A: The PowerSeeker 80AZ is best used with a smartphone camera and can be easily attached and aligned using Celestron's Basic-Smartphone Adapter: https://www.celestron.com/products/basic-smartphone-adapter-1-25

Q: 2. What software does this come with?

A: It was a year ago I bought this. I dont remember it coming with any software. Check the manufacturer website. Being a tech geek I would be inclined to view any software that came with it. So Im strongly on the side of it not coming with software when I purchased it.

Q: 3. I believe this doesn't come with a bag? Which carrying bags are recommended for this?

A: The Celestron Soft Tripod Bag (34") is a recommended carry bag for the Celestron PowerSeeker 80AZ 80mm f/5 AZ Refractor Telescope: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1616179-REG/celestron_94028_tripod_soft_bag_34.html

Q: 4. Hi, I would like to know The dimensions of the tube, the Ota, in cm please?

A: The OTA is 74.168 cm in length and 19.05 cm in diameter or 29.2 inches in length and 7.5 inches in diameter. It weighs 6.3 lbs ( 2857.63 grams)

Q: 5. Hello, does the 120 AZ3 come with a dew shield, and if so is it removable?

A: Yes, the Sky-Watcher StarTravel 120mm f/5 AZ Refractor Telescope comes with a non-removable dew shield.

Q: 6. is this a spotting scope that can be used for bird watching?

A: I really don't recommend using this for Bird Watching. This is really more so for Celestial use. This would work, but might be inconvenience with 1 fixed focal length eyepiece. I would recommend going with the Celestron Ultima 80 3.1 /80mm Spotting Scope Kit. Website link: https://bhpho.to/2jl9m8N

Q: 7. Can the altaz base be removed from the tripod , and can I used another photo tripod with it; one that has 3/8-16 screw on top?

A: For the Powerseeker 80AZ the base is not designed to be removed from the Tripod. It voids any warranty.

Q: 8. Isn’t it possible to sell Celestron PowerSeeker 80mm with an Equatorial mount?

A: Unfortunately they do not make this scope with an EQ mount. The most similar option with an EQ mount would be this version: https://bhpho.to/2qEfmBL

Q: 9. What adapters can you buy for it can you realy see plants clearly ?

A: The Scope has a very small Objective. So adding magnification won't help. Ideally you should go with a larger objective scope to actually see Planets. It also all depends on if you have no Light Pollution too.

Q: 10. What planets can you see with this telescope?

A: Mercury Venus, Distinguishable phases Moon, Major craters visible Mars Jupiter Saturn, No rings