Celestron Power Tank Lithium Power Supply

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Description

The Celestron Power Tank Lithium Power Supply keeps the charge going for the astronomer on the go. The Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery chemistry has significant advantages over other battery chemistries.

The PowerTank battery employs more environmentally-friendly battery chemistry than previous iterations Celestron's PowerTank Lithium 86.4 Wh.

The power Supply gives you the power required to run your motorized Celestron mount with the added capability of charging small electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and cameras. An integrated white LED flashlight, with two output settings, and gives you the illumination you need to get to your observation point and set. With a separate red LED light this allows you to perform tasks like swapping eyepieces or attaching filters without affecting your night-adjusted vision.

The PowerTank has a compact form factor of 7.5 x 3" and weighs in at just 2.25 pounds. Two straps are included, so you can either hang it or attach it to the tripod, but if you want to leave it on the ground it has an IP65 rating making it dustproof and water-resistant.

Features

• Portable power pack for your computerized Celestron telescope using Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO) chemistry
• Smaller, lighter, safer, and easier to maintain than lithium-ion and sealed lead acid designs
• Up to 2000 charge cycles, four times more than lithium-ion and 7 times more than sealed lead-acid designs
• Undercharged shelf life of up to 10 years, 3 times better than lithium-ion and 10 times better than sealed lead-acid designs
• Environmentally friendly does not use toxic heavy metals

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