Celestron PowerSeeker 60AZ User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
#21057-DS
60AZ

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WARNING
•Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with a telescope (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye
damage may result.
•Never use your telescope to project an image of the sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the telescope and any accessories
attached to it.
•Never use an eyepiece solar filter or a Herschel wedge. Internal heat build-up inside the telescope can cause these devices to crack or break,
allowing unfiltered sunlight to pass through to the eye.
•Do not leave the telescope unsupervised, either when children are present or with adults who may not be familiar with the correct operating
procedures of your telescope.
SOME OF THE MANY STANDARD FEATURES OF THE
POWERSEEKER INCLUDE:
•All coated glass optical elements for clear, crisp images.
•Smooth functioning, rigid altazimuth mount with easy pointing to located objects.
•Preassembled aluminum tripod ensures a stable platform.
•Quick and easy no-tool set up.
•BONUS universal smartphone adapter (part #81060) for taking images of what you see!
•FREE Starry Night Software download with included code.
•FREE Sky Portal APP for your smartphone gives you an interactive map of the night sky.
•All models can be used terrestrially as well as astronomically with the standard accessories included.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a PowerSeeker 60AZ Telescope with Smartphone
Adapter. The PowerSeeker Series is made of the highest quality materials to ensure
stability and durability. All this adds up to a telescope that gives you a lifetime of
pleasure with a minimal amount of maintenance.
The PowerSeeker line of telescopes was designed for the first time buyer offering
exceptional value. The PowerSeeker series features a compact and portable design with
ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy.
In addition, your PowerSeeker telescope is ideal for terrestrial observations which will
open your eyes with its superb high power viewing. PowerSeeker telescopes carry a
two year limited warranty. For details see our website at www.celestron.com.
Take time to read through this manual before embarking on your journey through the
Universe. It may take a few observing sessions to become familiar with your telescope,
so you should keep this manual handy until you have fully mastered your telescope’s
operation. The manual gives detailed information regarding each step as well as needed
reference material and helpful hints to make your observing experience simple and
pleasurable as possible.
Your telescope is designed to give you years of fun and rewarding observations.
However, there are a few things to consider before using your telescope that will
ensure your safety and protect your equipment.

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Figure 1-1 PowerSeeker 60AZ Refractor
1 Objective Lens
2 Telescope Optical Tube
3 Finderscope
4 Eyepiece
5 Diagonal
6 Focus Knob
7 Altitude Slow Motion Rod Assembly
8 Accessory Tray
9 Tripod
10 Alt-Az Mount
11 Altitude Locking Knob
12 Azimuth Lock
13 Smartphone Adapter
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ATTACHING THE TELESCOPE TUBE TO THE MOUNT

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1 Objective Lens
2 Telescope Optical Tube
3 Finderscope
4 Eyepiece
5 Diagonal
6 Focus Knob
7 Altitude Slow Motion Rod Assembly
8 Accessory Tray
9 Tripod
10 Alt-Az Mount
11 Altitude Locking Knob
12 Azimuth Lock
13 Smartphone Adapter
ASSEMBLY
This section covers the assembly instructions for your PowerSeeker telescope. Your
telescope should be set up indoors the first time so that it is easy to identify the
various parts and familiarize yourself with the correct assembly procedure before
attempting it outdoor.
Your PowerSeeker 60AZ telescope comes in one box. The pieces in the box are the
optical tube, altazimuth mount, 20mm eyepiece, 4mm eyepiece, 3x Barlow lens, erect
image diagonal, and a universal smartphone adapter.
SETTING UP THE TRIPOD
1. Remove the tripod from the box (Figure 2-1). The tripod
comes preassembled so that the set up is very easy.
2. Stand the tripod upright and pull the tripod legs apart
until each leg is fully extended and then push down
slightly on the tripod leg brace (Figure 2-2). The very top
of the tripod is called the tripod head.
3. Next, we will install the tripod accessory tray (Figure 2-3)
onto the tripod leg brace (center of Figure 2-2).
4. On the bottom of the tripod tray is a screw attached to
the center. The screw attaches into a threaded hole in
the center of the tripod leg brace by turning it clockwise.
NOTE: Pull up slightly on the tripod leg brace to
make it easy to attach.
Continue turning the tray until hand tight – don’t over
tighten the tray.
5. The tripod is now completely assembled (Figure 2-4).
6. You can extend the tripod legs to the height you desire.
At the lowest level, the height is about 27” (69 cm) and
extends to about 47” (119 cm). You unlock the tripod leg
lock knobs at the bottom of each leg (Figure 2-5) by
turning them counterclockwise and pull the legs out to
the height you want and then lock the knobs securely.
A fully extended tripod looks similar to the image in
Figure 2-6.
7. The tripod will be the most rigid and stable at the
lower heights.
Figure 2-4
Figure 2-2
Figure 2-3
Figure 2-5 Figure 2-6
Figure 2-3a
Figure 2-1

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ATTACHING THE TELESCOPE TUBE TO THE MOUNT
MOVING THE TELESCOPE MANUALLY
The telescope optical tube attaches to the altazimuth mount with the
altitude slow motion rod assembly and the respective knobs. Before starting,
remove the objective lens cap. To mount the telescope tube to the mount:
1. Remove the protective paper covering the optical tube.
2. Put the telescope optical tube inside the yoke
(altazimuth) mount so that the altitude slow motion rod
assembly is on the same side as the altitude locking
screw (see Figure 1-1).
3. Thread the altitude locking knob out so the hole is clear
in the eyebolt (see Figure 2-8).
4. Put the rod of the assembly through the eyebolt and
then tighten the altitude locking knob – Figure 2-9.
5. Thread the two knobs (one on either side of the mount)
through the top of the mount into the threaded holes in
the optical tube and tighten – Figure 2-7.
The PowerSeeker Alt-Az mount is easy to move wherever you want to point it.
The up and down (altitude) is controlled by the altitude locking knob (Figure
2-12). The side-to-side (azimuth) is controlled by the azimuth lock knob (Figure
2-12). When both knobs are loose, you can find your objects easily (through the
finderscope) and then lock the controls.
For fine adjustments in altitude, you turn the knurled ring of the altitude slow
motion rod (when the altitude lock is tight) in either direction – see Figure 2-9.
NOTE: Before tightening the altitude locking knob, the location you are
seeking should be located in the finderscope.
Figure 2-12
Figure 2-7 Figure 2-8
Figure 2-9
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INSTALLING THE DIAGONAL AND EYEPIECE (REFRACTOR)
INSTALLING AND USING THE BARLOW LENS
The diagonal is a prism that diverts light at a right angle to the light path of the
refractor. This allows you to observe in a position that is more comfortable than if you
had to look straight through. This diagonal is an erect image model that corrects the
image to be right side up and oriented correctly left-to-right which is much easier to
use for terrestrial observing. Also, the diagonal can be rotated to any position which is
most favorable for you. To install the diagonal and eyepiece:
1. Insert the small barrel of the diagonal into the 1.25”
eyepiece adapter of the focus tube on the refractor –
Figure 2-13. Make sure the two thumbscrews on the
eyepiece adapter do not protrude into the focuser tube
before installation and the plug-up cap is removed from
the eyepiece adapter. Once in place, tighten the
thumbscrews to hold the diagonal in place.
2. Put the chrome barrel end of one of the eyepieces into
the diagonal and tighten the thumb screw. Again, when
doing this make sure the thumbscrew is not protruding
into the diagonal before inserting the eyepiece.
3. The eyepieces can be changed to other focal lengths by
reversing the procedure in step 2 above.
Your telescope also comes with a 3x Barlow Lens which triples the magnifying
power of each eyepiece. To use the Barlow lens, remove the diagonal and insert
the Barlow directly into the focuser tube. You then insert an eyepiece into the
Barlow lens for viewing. You can also, insert the diagonal into the Barlow lens
and then use an eyepiece in the diagonal, but you may not be able to reach
focus with all eyepieces.
NOTE: Start by using a low power eyepiece as it will be easier to focus.
Figure 2-13
Figure 2-16
3x Barlow Lens

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INSTALLING THE FINDERSCOPE
To install the finderscope:
1. Locate the finderscope (it will be mounted inside the finderscope bracket) –
see Figures 1-1 and 1-2.
2. Remove the knurled nuts on the threaded posts on the optical tube –
see Figure 2-17.
3. Mount the finderscope bracket by placing it over the posts protruding from
the optical tube and then holding it in place thread on the knurled nuts and
tightening them down.
4. Note that the finderscope should be oriented so that the larger diameter lens
is facing toward the front of the optical tube.
5. Remove the lens caps from both ends of the finderscope.
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Figure 2-17
ALIGNING THE FINDERSCOPE
Use the following steps to align the finderscope:
1. Locate a distant daytime object and center it in a low power (20mm)
eyepiece in the main telescope.
2. Look through the finderscope (the eyepiece end of the finderscope) and
take notice of the position of the same object.
3. Without moving the main telescope, turn the adjustment thumb screws
located around the finderscope bracket until the crosshairs of the
finderscope are centered on the object chosen with the main telescope.
Eyepiece
Objective
Lens
Adjustment
Screws
Finderscope
Bracket
Figure 2-18
USING THE BASIC SMARTPHONE ADAPTER
1. Lift the bungee straps and slide your smartphone between the straps and the
adapter so that the camera is looking through the camera opening. The straps
should give plenty of tension to hold the device against the adapter and the
black rubberized surface will give enough friction to prevent the phone from
sliding around.
HINT: Depending on the design of your smartphone, the camera may be in
the middle of the device or in one corner. You may want to change
the angle of the bungee straps to better secure the phone. There
are six different anchor points to choose from around the edge of
the adapter. Simply reposition them to different anchor points to
achieve the best results.
2. Turn the adapter over and make sure your camera lens is centered in the
opening in the lens cap. The better you have this centered, the easier it will
be to take images through the telescope.

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3. Take the 1.25” eyepiece and if necessary remove the rubber eyecup by pulling it straight
off the eyepiece body.
4. Loosen the set screws located on the eyepiece holder on the inside of the adapter. Place
the black portion of the eyepiece into the eyepiece holder and tighten the screws to
secure the eyepiece in place.
5. Now take the adapter with the phone and eyepiece attached and insert the chrome
barrel of the eyepiece into the diagonal on the back of the telescope’s focuser. Secure it
in place by tightening the set screws on the diagonal.
6. Activate your camera app on your smartphone and adjust the focus, just as you would
the eyepiece, this time using the image that appears on your screen.
NOTE: Make sure you turn the phone’s flash off.
7. When the image appears sharp snap your image. It is best to try this in the daytime first,
then, once everything is setup correctly, take it outside and try shooting the Moon. Once
you have practiced and are comfortable using the low power eyepieces, try using the
camera adapter with a more powerful eyepiece for higher magnification.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Optical Design Refractor
Aperture (mm) 60mm (2.36”)
Focal Length (mm) 700mm (28”)
Optical Coatings Fully coated
Focal Ratio 12
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 20mm (0.79”)
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 35x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 4mm (0.16”)
Magnification of Eyepiece 2 175x
Finderscope 5x24
Star Diagonal 1.25” Erect image diagonal
Highest Useful Magnification 142x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 11.4
Resolution (Rayleigh) 2.32 Arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes) 1.93 Arc seconds
Light Gathering Power 73x
Optical Tube Length 711mm (28”)
Barlow Lens 3x
Star Diagonal 1.25” Erect image diagonal
Highest Useful Magnification 142x
Tube Color Black
Total Telescope Kit Weight 7 lb (3.18kg)
Software Starry Night Basic Software