Description
Celestron PowerTank Overview
Designed specifically for the unique needs of computerized telescopes, the Celestron PowerTank Lithium LT Power Pack is built with a rechargeable lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide [Li(NiMnCo)O2] battery that delivers a steady charge over long periods and requires less maintenance than traditional sealed lead-acid batteries. A built-in 12 volt regulated circuit provides your telescope with up to 8 hours of consistent power at the proper voltage for optimum performance, and to keep your other gear like phones, cameras, or handheld GPS units going while you’re out observing there is a rapid-charge USB port. Ideally suited for off-the-grid applications, the housing is compact and lightweight so it won’t take up a lot of space in your kit. The PowerTank comes with a 6.5-foot telescope power cord and an AC charger.
Output
Telescope Power:
Standard 5mm power port is used to output power to telescope and to charge the internal battery
6.5′ (2m) long Celestron telescope power cable included
12 VDC output at 3A
Regulated output maintains consistent power throughout battery charge
USB:
Standard USB-A charging port for small electronics such as smartphones, tablets, GPS units
5 VDC at 2.1A
Battery
73.3 Wh capacity
Lithium nickel cobalt manganese [Li(NiCoMn)O2] chemistry
Charge from 100-240V 50/60Hz AC house power using the included charging adapter
Includes a set of four international plug adapters for near-global use
Battery charges in about 4 hours
Integrated battery level indicator has four LEDs that illuminate when first powered on to display 100%/75%/50%/25% charge
Auto-off if no load is detected for 1 hour
Broad -40°F to 140°F operating temperature to handle cold winter nights
Reverse-polarity protection, charging/discharge protection, over-current protection, and short circuit protection
Use and Handling
Integrated tripod leg mount and 2″ (5.1cm) wide strap to attach battery pack to most tripod legs
Compact at 7.5x4x2″, it’s easy to pack and carry to remote off-the-grid locations
Light 22.2-ounce weight won’t be cumbersome when you need to carry all your gear
Celestron Telescope Compatibility
- Advanced VX
- LCM series
- Astro Fi
- CPC, CPC DX
- CG-5 (with CG-5 Aux. splitter)
- NexStar Evolution
- CGE
- NexStar GT (2015 models and newer with Aux. splitter)
- NexStar SE Series
- SkyProdigy
- CGEM II
- NexStar SLT
- CGEM, CGEM DX
