Celestron PowerSeeker 767 Reflector - Beginner Astronomy Telescope

The Celestron PowerSeeker 767 is designed to make getting started in astronomy straightforward.

Its 76mm reflector optics give you genuine views of the brighter objects that make a first telescope exciting. Saturn's rings are recognisable through the eyepiece, Jupiter's four major moons are easy to follow, and its main cloud belts can become visible when conditions are good. The Moon reveals an enormous amount of crater, mountain and shadow detail, while star clusters and brighter nebulae give you more to explore as you become familiar with the night sky.

One of the PowerSeeker 767's biggest advantages is how uncomplicated it is to use. The Alt-Azimuth mount moves in familiar directions, so you simply point the telescope towards the part of the sky you want to observe. There are no electronic alignment routines, motors, coordinates or external power supplies to manage.

Setup is quick and requires no tools, making this an easy telescope to take outside when the sky clears and start observing without a lengthy preparation process.

For someone wanting an affordable first step into astronomy, the PowerSeeker 767 offers a very appealing combination of simple operation and genuine views of the Solar System and brighter night-sky objects.

Why Choose the Celestron PowerSeeker 767?

• Quick and straightforward to use — simple manual controls and no complicated setup routine.
• 76mm reflector optics — well suited to the Moon, bright planets, star clusters and brighter nebulae.
• Saturn and Jupiter within reach — see Saturn's distinctive rings and follow Jupiter's four major moons.
• Simple Alt-Azimuth mount — point naturally around the sky without needing to learn an equatorial mounting system.
• No telescope power required — no motors, batteries or external power supply to manage.
• Useful observing accessories included — supplied with 20mm and 4mm eyepieces, 5x24 finderscope and 3x Barlow lens.
• Quick no-tool assembly — designed to get you observing with minimal fuss.

What Can You See?

The PowerSeeker 767 is at its best on bright astronomical targets.

Saturn appears small through the eyepiece, but its ringed shape is clearly recognisable. Jupiter shows its four bright Galilean moons as points of light around the planet, and its main cloud belts can become visible when atmospheric conditions are favourable.

The Moon is an outstanding target, with crater walls, mountain ranges, ridges and changing shadows becoming dramatically clearer through the telescope.

Open star clusters provide attractive fields of individual stars, while brighter southern clusters such as the Jewel Box and Southern Pleiades give you plenty to seek out from New Zealand. Bright nebulae such as the Orion Nebula can also appear as soft areas of nebulosity under suitable skies.

Moving away from strong artificial lighting reveals more stars and improves the visibility of fainter targets, but the Moon, planets and many star clusters remain worthwhile from towns and cities.

Simple From the Start

The PowerSeeker 767 uses a manual Alt-Azimuth mount, so getting around the sky is intuitive.

Use the finderscope to aim towards a bright target, move the telescope by hand until it is in view, then observe through the eyepiece.

There is no need to align the mount with the celestial pole, enter coordinates or understand any electronic system before you begin. That simplicity is one of the reasons the PowerSeeker 767 works so well as an accessible first astronomy telescope.

FAQ's

Is the Celestron PowerSeeker 767 suitable if I have never used a telescope before?

Yes. Its Alt-Azimuth mount is simple to operate, setup requires no tools, and there are no motors or electronic alignment procedures to learn before you begin observing.

What will Saturn and Jupiter look like?

Saturn's rings are recognisable through the telescope, while Jupiter's four major moons are easy to see. Under favourable atmospheric conditions, Jupiter's main cloud belts can also become visible. These are direct visual views through the eyepiece rather than photographic images, but seeing them with your own eyes is one of the great experiences of owning a telescope.

Does the PowerSeeker 767 need batteries or electricity?

No. The telescope and mount are completely manual and require no external power supply.

The Celestron PowerSeeker 767AZ Reflector Telescope features the following:

• 76mm aperture
• 700mm focal length
• 2x 1.25" eyepieces (4mm, and 20mm) giving a broad range of magnification 
• 5x24 finderscope
• 3x Barlow

Is this telescope suitable for beginners? Yes

• *2 Year limited warranty covered by Celestron*

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