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Celestron AC Adapter for use with all computerized telescopes.

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★★★★☆
4.5

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Easy to use (22)
  • Quality construction (20)
  • Widely compatible adapter (15)
  • Good padding (4)
  • Waterproof (2)
  • A good replace ment (1)
  • Conserves batteries (1)
  • Great optics (1)
  • Long cord (1)
  • Power to spare (1)
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Cons

  • Bulky (3)
  • Adds no function (1)
  • Connection fits loosly (1)
  • Cord gets in the way (1)
  • Everything is wonderful (1)
  • Extremly slow (1)
  • Fragile do not drop (1)
  • Poor fit (1)
  • Save money (1)

Best Uses

  • Astronomy (40)
  • Astrophotography (6)
  • Terrestrial viewing (3)
  • Bright conditions (2)
  • Travel (2)
  • Wildlife viewing (2)
  • At-home observing (1)
  • Door stop (1)
  • Power tank charger (1)
 
 
 

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Get the most out of your nighttime skywatching with the Celestron AC Adapter for Computerized Celestron Telescopes. This AC adapter is a plug-in power source for all of Celestron's NexStar equipped telescopes, as well as Celestar 8, Ultima 2000, CI 700, CGE, SLT, and Advanced series scopes. The adapter transforms standard, 110-volt, AC house current to 12 volts DC, eliminating the need for batteries. Output is rated at 2.5 amperes.

Specification Description
Model 18776, 18778
UPC 050234187787
Brand Celestron
Scope Accessories Power Supplies & Accessories
Telescope Accessories Series Celestron Power Supplies

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Last update: Nov 17, 2009

Celestron AC Adapter for use with all computerized telescopes. Reviews

 
 
 

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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
A Must Have

"If you've purchased a motorized Goto scope from Celestron, this is an absolute necessity if you plan on observing from your deck/patio often. However, if the majority of your planned observing will take place in a field (i.e. far from an outlet). I would bypass this and go straight for the Power Tank or car adapter. Also, if you plan on doing a lot of observing from a deck, I highly recommend the vibration supp..." Read Full Review »

Oct 23, 2007 by Matt

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Celestron burns me again!

"I purchased my telescope and saw how fast it went through batterys. To fix this I purchased a Power Pack for $80 bucks thinking that would be the answer, Wrong! the thing runs out of power very fast and takes a week to charge up with the cigarette lighter charger, (the wall plug-in will not work) So to fix this I bought the ac adapter and find that my telescope works much faster with the 8 double A's. I'm back t..." Read Full Review »

Jul 17, 2008 by Russ

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Celestron AC Adapter for use with all computerized telescopes. Review

A Must Have

★★★★☆
4.0

Super Informative

Super Informative

    Pros

  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Should Have Been Supplied

    Best Uses

  • At-home Observing
 

"If you've purchased a motorized Goto scope from Celestron, this is an absolute necessity if you plan on observing from your deck/patio often.



However, if the majority of your planned observing will take place in a field (i.e. far from an outlet). I would bypass this and go straight for the Power …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 23 2007
Matt
Richmond, VA
I am:
  • Amateur Astronomer
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Price: $26.98
 
 

Celestron AC Adapter for use with all computerized telescopes. Review

AC Power for CPC

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Astronomy
 

"The AC Power supply works as advertised. The plug offers a snug fit on my Celestron CPC. I have read numerous reviews that suggest you get a power supply from the same manufacturer as the telescope, so I found this AC Power supply at a good price through Telescopes.com. I received the product in les …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 27 2009
PeterPan
Lynchburg, VA
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  • Casual/ Recreational
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Price: $26.98
 
 

Celestron AC Adapter for use with all computerized telescopes. Review

What can I say, it works!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Astronomy
  • Astrophotography
 

"When I'm home or have access to AC power in the field, this power adapter works great! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 17 2009
NKT
CT
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  • Casual/ Recreational
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Price: $26.98
 
 

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Celestron AC Adapter for use with all computerized telescopes. Review

Celestron burns me again!

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Adds No Function
  • Extremly slow

    Best Uses

  • Door stop
 

"I purchased my telescope and saw how fast it went through batterys. To fix this I purchased a Power Pack for $80 bucks thinking that would be the answer, Wrong! the thing runs out of power very fast and takes a week to charge up with the cigarette lighter charger, (the wall plug-in will not work) So …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jul 17 2008
Russ
Aberdeen SD
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  • Casual/ Recreational
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Price: $26.98
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Celestron AC Adapter for use with all computerized telescopes. Review

A Necessity for home observing

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Conserves batteries
  • Provides ample power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Astronomy
  • Astrophotography
  • Travel
 

"This AC adapter should really be part of the Nexstar package; turning/tracking goes through a lot of batteries, and as long as you are observing at home or near a 120 v outlet, this saves plenty on batteries. While you can get non-celestron adapters with the same voltage rating, this is fairly price …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 9 2009
Gigantor
Mahopac, NY
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  • Casual/ Recreational
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Price: $26.98
 
 
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