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COSMOS 60AZ Telescope
COSMOS 60AZ Telescope
COSMOS 60AZ Telescope
COSMOS 60AZ Telescope
COSMOS 60AZ Telescope
COSMOS 60AZ Telescope

COSMOS 60AZ Telescope

$99.95

Item #: 22073
Warranty: 2 Years
  • 60 mm refractor with special edition COSMOS eye nebula graphic. Fully coated achromatic glass lenses for clear, crisp images. Suitable for astronomical and terrestrial use.
  • Quick and easy no-tool setup: permanently mounted finderscope for convenience, rugged tripod with steel legs.
  • Pan handle Alt-Azimuth control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing.
  • A portion of the proceeds from this telescope benefits the International Dark-Sky Association to minimize light pollution.
  • Includes a red dot finderscope, 2 Kellner eyepieces, mirror star diagonal, free planetarium app, and Cosmic Calendar poster.

Overview

  • 60 mm refractor with special edition COSMOS eye nebula graphic. Fully coated achromatic glass lenses for clear, crisp images. Suitable for astronomical and terrestrial use.
  • Quick and easy no-tool setup: permanently mounted finderscope for convenience, rugged tripod with steel legs.
  • Pan handle Alt-Azimuth control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing.
  • A portion of the proceeds from this telescope benefits the International Dark-Sky Association to minimize light pollution.
  • Includes a red dot finderscope, 2 Kellner eyepieces, mirror star diagonal, free planetarium app, and Cosmic Calendar poster.

Description

***If you purchased a COSMOS 60AZ and would like to claim your free membership to the International Dark-Sky Association, please click HERE.

Watch COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey this spring on FOX and National Geographic Channel, then take your explorations to the next level with this special edition 60 mm refractor telescope from Celestron! This full-size telescope includes fully coated glass lenses for bright, sharp views of the Moon, planets, deep sky objects, and more. And thanks to its simple construction, you’ll be up and observing in minutes!

When you purchase the COSMOS 60AZ Telescope, you’re also helping future generations enjoy the hobby of astronomy. A portion of the proceeds from your purchase benefits the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), a nonprofit committed to minimizing light pollution and preserving the night sky. You even get a complimentary one-year membership in IDA!

Inspired by COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey, the COSMOS 60AZ’s telescope tube is adorned with a custom, special-edition graphic featuring the COSMOS eye nebula design. You’ll also receive a beautiful Cosmic Calendar poster with images from the show, and a free planetarium app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Specifications

General
Optical Design: Refractor
Aperture: 60mm (2.36")
Telescope Type: Manual
Focal Length: 700mm (28")
Focal Ratio: f/12
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm (0.79")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 35x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 10mm (0.39")
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 70x
Finderscope: Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
Mount Type: Altazimuth
Tripod: 1" steel tubes
Highest Useful Magnification: 142x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 8.57x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.4
Resolution (Rayleigh): 2.32 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 1.93 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 73x
Apparent Field of View: 1.7°
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 89 ft (27 m)
Optical Coatings: Fully Coated
Optical Tube Length: 711mm (28")
Total Telescope Kit Weight: 13 lbs (5.9 kg)

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