Let me give you the perfect review .,first of all i wasn't very convinced about buying this product at first due to all the bad reviews but then i read some guides on astronomy from small telescope etc.., which showed a number of objects to see from small scope and to me that was very convincing and i bought this. First of all the finder is really cheap and bad quality which makes star hopping impossible secondly clusters and other DSOs are very faint in it ..The tripod is steady enough but the real shakiness comes due the long tube like structure of the scope which makes it shake very much on slightest touch which in turn makes focusing and star hopping a near impossible task..Trust me if you have fairly clear skies and don't care about seeing the rings on Saturn or any other planetary details then 10x50 binoculars are way better start as they are 1000 times easier to handle and carry and u can still see tons of clusters and a few DSOs with it which is sure a way better start..
When to buy this telescope:-
1.This can be a perfect buy for someone just interested in seeing the craters on the moon or rings on saturn or jupiter with its four moons.
2.Gift for a child to get him interested in astronomy
3.Occasional viewers.
When not to buy
1. First of all this is absolutely not for the impatient people
2. If someone is already interested in astronomy and is sure of pursuing the hobby.
3. Living in light polluted area
4. Want to see clusters or DSOs aka beyond the solar system
CONCLUSION-in a nutshell if u just want to get a telescope and have a jist of what astronomy is really like or want to get that spark ignited then it might be a choice as will show good views of the moon and moderate of planets but to someone who wants to spend some quality time and is very keen on taking up astronomy as a hobby for sure and is on a tight budget then 10x50 binoculars are way and way better choice (as long as there is no desire of planetary detials) and later you can buy a 5" reflector or possible a 6" dob telescope
| Brand | Celestron |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Celestron, Celestron Acquisition, LLC 2835 Columbia St Torrance, CA 90503 |
| Model | 21041 |
| Model Name | Powerseeker |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Product Dimensions | 41.91 x 25.4 x 74.93 cm; 3.4 Kilograms |
| Item model number | 21041 |
| Mounting Hardware | Telescope | two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm) | erect image star diagonal | finderscope |Barlow Lens |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Aperture Modes | Under-80mm |
| Magnification Maximum | 142 |
| Magnification Minimum | 18 x |
| Optical Zoom | 3 X |
| Min Aperture | 51 f |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Device Type | Telescope |
| Real Angle Of View | 1 Degrees |
| Includes Rechargable Battery | No |
| Has Self Timer | No |
| Includes AC Adapter | No |
| Includes External Memory | No |
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
| Imported By | A&S Creations, 6/7, Ground Floor, West Patel Nagar New Delhi-110008 |
| Item Weight | 3 kg 400 g |
