New to Astronomy

After several years looking at the nightsky through binoculars (Pentax 8x20 6.2) I've finally acquired a telescope. What I'd like to know is if it is any good and what would be it's best usage. Model is Celestron Powerseeker 675.
Specs are as follows:
Maximum magnification 675x.Optimum magnification 225x.Full size equatorial mount with fine tracking controls. Fully adjustable aluminium tripod.Precise rack and pinion focussing.Spherical aluminised mirror.Micro altitude control.Accessory tray.114mm (4.5in) objective diameter.900mm focal length.Focal ratio:8.Red dot finderscope for pin point accuracy.Eyepiece 20mm-1.25in (x45).Eyepiece 12mm-1.25in (x75).Eyepiece 4mm-1.25in (x2255).3 x Barlow lens 3 x-1.25in giving 135 x used with 20mm eyepiece, 225 x with 12mm and 675 x with 4mm.CD rom of the sky.Manufacturers 10 year guarantee.

Any help on this much appreciated

Hi there

do you have the aperture of the telescope (diameter of the mirror)? And a name

Cheers
Dave

do you have the aperture of the telescope (diameter of the mirror)? And a name

Accessory tray.114mm (4.5in) objective diameter.900mm focal length.Focal ratio:8.Red dot finderscope for pin point accuracy.

Sounds like a 114mm Synta Newt clone (F=900, f/8 ). Maximum useful magnification 228x. Description written by a camera salesman....

It's still an OK starter telescope for the right price.

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And a name

Model is Celestron Powerseeker 675

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Sounds like this scope with a department store blurb and 12.5mm eyepiece instead of 10mm eyepiece.

www.celestron.com/c2/product.php?CatID=6&ProdID=18