Celestron Astromaster 127EQ Maksutov-Cassegrain Astro Telescope

For a compact telescope with substantial reach, the Celestron AstroMaster 127EQ brings together a 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design, 1500mm focal length and f/12 focal ratio on a manual German equatorial mount. This configuration suits beginners who want a straightforward route into lunar and planetary observing, with no-tool setup and slow-motion controls for fine adjustment on both Right Ascension and Declination axes.

Fully coated glass optics support clear, crisp views, while the pre-assembled tripod uses 1. 25-inch steel tube legs for a stable platform. Supplied 20mm and 10mm eyepieces provide 75x and 150x magnification, and a StarPointer red dot finderscope helps with locating objects. An erect image diagonal is included, and Starry Night Basic Edition software with a 36,000 object database adds a useful digital reference for planning observing sessions.

Key features

• 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube
• 1500mm focal length with f/12 focal ratio
• Manual German equatorial mount with setting circles
• Two slow-motion control knobs for RA and DEC adjustment
• Fully coated glass optics
• Pre-assembled tripod with 1. 25-inch steel tube legs
• Starry Night Basic Edition software with 36,000 object database
• 2-year warranty
• Model number: 22059-CGL

Specifications

Optics

• Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
• Aperture: 127mm (5")
• Focal length: 1500mm (59")
• Focal ratio: f/12
• Highest useful magnification: 300x
• Lowest useful magnification: 18x
• Limiting stellar magnitude: 13
• Resolution (Rayleigh): 1. 10 arc seconds
• Resolution (Dawes): 0. 91 arc seconds
• Light gathering power (compared to human eye): 329x
• Optical coatings: Fully Coated
• Optical tube material: Aluminium
• Dovetail: CG-3 dovetail bar

Mount

• Mount type: Manual German Equatorial
• Slew speeds: Manual
• Dovetail compatibility: CG-3 saddle plate
• Accessory tray: Yes
• Tripod weight: 3. 44kg
• Weight: 12. 61kg

Sizing

Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 812. 8mm - 1295. 4mm (32" - 51")

Tripod leg diameter: 31. 75mm (1. 25 inch)

In the box

• Mount and tripod (pre-assembled)
• 20mm eyepiece
• 10mm eyepiece
• StarPointer red dot finderscope
• Erect image diagonal
• Manual

Support & warranty

2-year warranty.

Safety information

Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it. Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.

Rackhams Reference : E76DDB7W8M