power bank for celestron 8SE

[littlemermaid26]

Hello, I have recently bought a Celestron 8se. I'm looking for a nice portable way to power it, I don't use starsense or anything else that needs power.

found this qualcomm li-ion power bank, it has 2 USB outputs, one of them is quickcharge which should have a few options:

5V = 3A / 9V =2A / 12V = 1.5A

Can I use it for the 8SE? for example to buy a US to DC adapter?

here's a picture of the specs on the power bank.

 

thanks,

 

[Cosmic Geoff]

Most people use an astro power tank, or a Celestron LiFePo power tank, or a car starter unit with 12v output (the latter unit is also useful for starting your car).

The device you cite may be underpowered for a C8 SE and looks more suited for recharging mobile phones.  There was a thread on a similar topic recently, but I cannot find it right now. Also many previous threads.

[Skipper Billy]

How about a simple 12v battery - something like this

Easy to charge, cheap, plenty of power for several hours in the field.

[Mick H]

1 hour ago, littlemermaid26 said:

I'm looking for a nice portable way to power it.

I use this with my 8se, TalentCell Rechargeable 36W 12V/6000mAh 5V/12000mAh DC Output Lithium Ion Battery Pack It will last for several sessions.

If you velcro it to the mount then no more cord wrap.

Found here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0713T4XT9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Edited October 9, 2022 by Mick H

[littlemermaid26]

thanks for your help everyone, unfortunately, none of the options is available in my country 😔

According to Celestron's official website, the 8se requires "8-AA batteries (not included) and 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)",

does it mean that the power bank I have (one of the outputs is 12V 1.5A) would be too much current which could ruin my mount? worth trying or too dangerous?

thanks again,

[StevieDvd]

The 12V 1.5A output can support a device drawing up to 1.5A,  the mount will only draw what it needs.  Though 12v 750mA seems a bit low I thought they supplied/recommend either a 2A or 5A supply, but though as you say it does have 750mA on the specifications section more is not an problem.