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Celestron Power Tank 12 Volt Power Supply for Computerized Telescopes

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Compact and Power-full!

The Celestron PowerTank portable power source is a must-have accessory for any astronomer. Best used with the larger NexStar GPS, Advanced Series, and CGE series telescopes, it also will work with Meade telescopes when used with an adapter. The PowerTank 17 contains a rechargeable, 17-ampere-hour battery to ensure you have a LONG time to view with your telescope! Plug the PowerTank into your car's cigarette lighter socket or a regular AC house-current outlet to recharge.

If you're taking your telescope into the dark, the Celestron PowerTank is equipped for nighttime viewing. It provides power for all your celestial adventures and a flashlight to help you find your way home again. It'll even jump-start your car if you left the ignition on!

Features:

17-ampere-hour battery

Two 12V output cigarette lighter ports

3V, 6V and 9V outputs for accessories

Built-in flashlight with red filter cap

AM/FM radio

800,000 candle power Halogen emergency spotlight

Booster terminal on rear side

Built-in circuit breaker for safety

Cigarette lighter charging adapter

AC recharge adapter

Unit measures 15 x14 x 6 inches.

Note: The Celestron Power Tank will work with 12V Meade Telescopes but will require the Meade to make the proper connection.

About Celestron
Since manufacturing its first telescope in 1960, Celestron has grown to become one of the world’s leading telescope makers, enjoying brand-name recognition among serious amateur astronomers for superior optics, outstanding design, and innovative technology. Celestron is also a leading designer, manufacturer, and importer of other high-quality optical products, including binoculars, spotting scopes, and microscopes in addition to their computerized and non-computerized telescopes and related accessories. Their innovative products continue to receive numerous industry and consumer media accolades, adding to an already impressive list that includes awards for product innovation from Reader’s Digest, Popular Science, PC Magazine, Popular Mechanics, the Consumer Electronics Association, and more. Celestron is a privately held company with corporate offices and manufacturing facilities in Torrance, Calif.

Specification	Description
Model	18777
UPC	050234187770
Brand	Celestron
Scope Accessories	Power Supplies & Accessories
Telescope Accessories Series	Celestron Power Supplies

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4.0

Celestron Powertank 17

"The powertank has very nice features, such as a compartment for carrying the ac adapters and the 12V auto adapter, and a very nice am/fm radio. Recharging is very simple, since it has a built-in auto shutoff. The only cons is that it is a heavy unit, and I wish Celestron had included a padded shoulder strap as an accesory. The built-in red flashlight/flasher does have a cool cable-winding mechanism, so you can p..." Read Full Review »

Feb 08, 2008 by el Zorro

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Works good

"This is the 3rd power tank I have purchased in the past 3 years. Either the charger goes bad or the tank will not hold a charge. It works great initially, but I have 2 bad units in my basement and 2 bad chargers. Would use another power supply, but this one has all the features I want for my telescope and for use during a power outage. I would recommend this power tank but with reservations...." Read Full Review »

Apr 12, 2009 by Lynn

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Feb 8 2008

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5.0

"The Power Tank is a definite must have accessory. I use this to power my Celestron 6SE and I haven't been able to run the output power down even after 6 hours of use. I have read the GoTo 'scopes can run down the 8 "AA" batteries in about 90 minutes of use. Add up the cost of buying "AA" batteries a …" Read Full Review »

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Great so far!

★★★★★

5.0

"I've only used it twice so far, but it has worked perfectly each time - just as advertised. It charged up fully in less than 24 hours. Used with the Meade 607 cord and adapter it provides plently of power to my ETX-125. The red flashlight is kinda hokey, but I don't plan to use it too much. Migh …" Read Full Review »

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"It works just like it says. I run my 16" and my wife's CPC 11, and on occasion, my CCD, guide CCD, heaters, and all the while playing the FM radio, for as many as 9 hours at a time. I even jumped a car and had enough power to finish the night. We have a friend in the everglades, & it will last Fri …" Read Full Review »

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Power Tank 17 12v Power Supply

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5.0

"This product fits a niche that just a power supply misses. The multi-volt adapters work witha myriad of devices and have eliminated carrying around two of everything. The light works great, and a red light is very handy for astromony purposes. I can highly reccomend this device, I bought the big one …" Read Full Review »

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Celestron Power Tank 12 Volt Power Supply for Computerized Telescopes

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