Celestron PowerSeeker 50AZ # 21039 - User Manual

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Summary

Assembly

Setting up the Tripod

Instructions for assembling the tripod for the telescope, including leg extension and accessory tray attachment.

Attaching the Telescope Tube to the Mount

Guidance on how to securely attach the telescope optical tube to the altazimuth mount head.

Installing the Diagonal & Eyepiece (Refractor) - 60 AZ

Installing the Diagonal & Eyepiece (Refractor) - 50 AZ

Installing the Eyepiece on the Newtonian

Installing the Finderscope

Aligning the Finderscope

Celestial Observing

Observing the Moon

Observing the Planets

Observing the Sun

Observing Deep-Sky Objects

Telescope Maintenance

Care and Cleaning of the Optics

Detailed instructions for safely cleaning telescope optics, including lens cleaners and methods.

Collimation of a Newtonian

Explanation of the importance and process of collimating Newtonian telescope optics for optimal performance.

Aligning the Secondary Mirror

Aligning the Primary Mirror

Night Time Star Collimating

PowerSeeker Specifications

Celestron PowerSeeker 50AZ # 21039 Specifications

General

Type	Refractor
Aperture	50 mm
Focal Length	600 mm
Focal Ratio	f/12
Mount Type	Altazimuth
Finderscope	5x24
Magnification	30x, 150x
Highest Useful Magnification	118x
Tripod	Aluminum, adjustable height
Eyepieces	20 mm and 4 mm
Accessories	Erect Image Diagonal