Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ Telescope

Product Description

The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ is a versatile and powerful telescope designed for beginners and hobbyists who want to explore the night sky in detail. With a large 127 mm aperture and a 1000 mm focal length, this reflector telescope provides bright, clear, and sharp images of the Moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects. Its German Equatorial Mount ensures smooth tracking of celestial objects, making it an excellent learning tool for anyone serious about astronomy.

Key Specifications

• Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector (Bird-Jones type)

• Aperture: 127 mm (5″)

• Focal Length: 1000 mm

• Focal Ratio: f/7.9

• Resolution: 1.1 arcsec (Rayleigh) / 0.91 arcsec (Dawes)

• Limiting Magnitude: ~13 (under dark skies)

• Mount: German Equatorial with slow-motion controls

• Tripod: Adjustable aluminum with accessory tray

• Finderscope: 5×24

• Eyepieces Included: 20 mm (50×), 4 mm (250×)

• Barlow Lens: 3× (triples magnification)

Features & Highlights

• Powerful 127 mm Aperture: Collects more light for brighter, clearer images of planets, the Moon, star clusters, and bright nebulae.

• German Equatorial Mount: Allows precise tracking of celestial objects with slow-motion controls once polar aligned.

• Versatile Viewing: Ideal for lunar and planetary observation, plus brighter deep-sky targets.

• Complete Starter Kit: Comes with two eyepieces, a 3× Barlow, finderscope, tripod, and accessory tray — ready to use out of the box.

• Educational Value: A great way to learn astronomy fundamentals such as mount alignment, tracking, and optics handling.

Who is it Best For?

• Beginners & Hobbyists looking for a serious step up from small refractors.

• Students & Schools as an educational tool to study celestial objects.

• Families & Enthusiasts who want to enjoy stargazing together.

• Gift Buyers who want to inspire curiosity with the ability to see Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s bands, and lunar craters.

Why You Should Buy It

• Great Value for Money: A true 5-inch telescope with good accessories at an affordable price.

• Trusted Brand: Backed by Celestron’s quality and warranty.

• Learning Friendly: Perfect for beginners who want to grow into astronomy with hands-on experience.

• Dual Purpose: Can be used for celestial and limited terrestrial viewing with the right eyepiece.

• Inspires Exploration: Opens up the universe, from lunar landscapes to planetary details and beyond.