Employing a more environmentally friendly battery chemistry than previous iterations Celestron PowerTank Lithium 84.4Wh Power Supplygives 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, gives you the illumination you need to get to your observation point and set, and a separate red LED light allows you to perform tasks like swapping eyepieces or attaching filters without affecting your night-adjusted vision. The PowerTank has a compact form factor at 7.5 x 3" and weighs 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.

84.4Wh Capacity    Lithium Iron Phosphate Chemistry    Evironmentally Friendly, No Toxic Metals    Dedicated Celestron Mount Power Port    Two 5 VDC USB Charging Ports    Separate White and Red Flashlights    High/Low Outputs for Each Light    IP65-Rated, Weather and Dustproof    Weight: 2.25 Pounds    Compact: 7.5 x 3"

• 84.4Wh capacity
• Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry
  • Uncharged shelf life of 10 years
  • Performance degrades at a much slower pace than other chemistries
  • Can be charged and discharged up to 2000 times
• Uses phosphates instead of environmentally hazardous elements like cobalt or lead commonly found in other rechargeable batteries

• One 5 VDC, 1000mA USB port
• One 5 VDC, 2100mA USB port
• Use to charge small electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and cameras

• White LED flashlight to navigate and set up
• Red LED light to preserve night-adjusted vision while performing tasks during observation sessions
• Each color has two brightness settings, Low and High

• Compact 7.5 x 3" form factor
• IP65-rated, dustproof and water resistant against driving rain
• Includes two straps: one to hang and one to connect to a telescope tripod
• Integrated carrying handle
• Weight: 2.25 pounds

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How long wil this power pack last, just using a Nexstar 5se telescope?

A: The Celestron PowerTank Lithium LT Power Pack can power the Celestron NexStar 5SE 125mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope for an average of 8 hours.

Q: 2. How do I use it to charge a laptop? It doesn't have plug holes.

A: The Celestron PowerTank 17 17 Ah 12 VDC Power Supply was not designed to power a laptop. One could use a car adapter or laptop charger that has a car plug on it.

Q: 3. If I'm getting an advanced vx 6 scmidt-cass will this be enough to power it for at least a couple hours and do I need to buy any other power adapters?

A: It will power it all night and then some. In fact, the smaller version 7-Ah power tank will do that and costs less. A couple of notes: 1) The B&H ad says it's 17-Amp, but it's 17 Amp-Hours. 2) The image shows the old version that had 3V-6V-9V outputs near the top. The current version has replaced them with 2 USB charging ports.

Q: 4. Is the above referenced 2-pin connector synonymous with the 2-pin LEMO-type connector?

A: Yes, that is correct. It is a 2-pin LEMO connector.

Q: 5. Will this work with a Celestron CGEM II? If so, are any additional cables or adapters required? How does the performance of this compare to the other Celestron Power Tank batteries?

A: This battery pack should work with any Celestron that has a 12V input socket. (I can't speak for all of them, but the plug end of its cable fit my CPC perfectly.) The only other Celestron power pack I know of is the Power Tank, a hand carry item that usually sits on the ground under the tripod. This unit is much lighter weight and straps to a tripod leg, so it seems to be a lot more convenient.

Q: 6. Will this work with the RS 4 pro?

A: The Tilta Power Supply Base Plate for Select DJI Gimbals is compatible with the DJI Ronin RS4 Pro.

Q: 7. Do I need to buy an additional cable to use with this to power the Celestron 5se?

A: It's compatible to the 5se out of the box. See this link for the Compatibility chart. https://www.celestron.com/products/powertank-17?_pos=1&_sid=c25b3e762&_ss=r

Q: 8. Is there any chance this works with an 802VLZ4?

A: Yes, the Mackie 0028090-00 External Power Supply is compatible for use with the Mackie 802VLZ4 Ultra-Compact Mixer.

Q: 9. Do I need to buy an additional cable to use with this to power the Meade LX200 12 inch ACF telescope?

A: In the Box Celestron PowerTank 17 17 Ah 12 VDC Power Supply Battery Pack 110V/220V Switchable Universal AC Adapter Cigarette Lighter Adapter Limited 2-Year Warranty You would have to provide an appropriate power cord (12V DC) for your Meade scope

Q: 10. According to a review the security bracked wont fit the rs 3 pro so which is correct,will the security bracked fit the rs 3 pro?

A: That is correct, Tilta Power Supply Base Plate for Select DJI Gimbals' included security bracket will not mount to the DJI RS 3 Pro. Instead you will need to get the Tilta Security Bracket for DJI RS 3 with Power Supply Base (BH #TIGAPBPSB2). See: https://bhpho.to/49mW9ng