If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ is for you. Use the AstroMaster 70AZ to learn about our solar system! The quick and easy no-tool setup will have you ready to observe in a matter of minutes.For excellent evening viewing, the 70AZ offers brilliant, distinct views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more. The 70AZ has a lightweight frame and completely coated glass lenses are features of this 70mm refractor telescope. It also comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), an erect picture star diagonal, and a finderscope and tripod with adjustable height.
Manual telescope with Alt-azimuth
Fly through the sky with a pan handle. Alt-Az clutch control for a smooth and precise aim.
Track the thing in the eyepiece by moving the clutch up, down, and left, right.
Accessories Included
Two eyepieces 20mm and 10mm for low and high-powered views
Upright image diagonal
Starpointer finderscope
Starry Night Software
Learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to organise your next observing session by downloading Celestron's Starry Night Software. The best astronomy software package available today, Celestron Starry Night Software, offers tools and information for viewing our solar system and beyond. Gives you access to a database of 36,000 objects, print sky maps, and view improved photos with 3D representations of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies.
Technical Specifications Optical Tube:
Optical Design: Refractor
Aperture: 70mm (2.76")
Focal Length: 900mm (35")
Focal Ratio: f/13
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm (.8")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 45x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 10mm (.4")
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 90x
Barlow Lens: Not Included
Finderscope: StarPointer red dot finderscope
Star Diagonal: Erect Image Diagonal - 1.25"
Optical Tube: Aluminium
Highest Useful Magnification: 165x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 10x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.7
Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.99 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 1.66 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 100x
Optical Coatings: Fully Coated
Optical Tube Length: 914mm (36")
Optical Tube Diameter: TBD
Optical Tube Weight: TBD
Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail bar
Technical Specifications Mount:
Mount Type: Manual Alt Azimuth
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51")
Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25") steel
Accessory Tray: Yes
Tripod Weight: 7.6 lbs (3.44 kg)
Slew Speeds: Manual
Dovetail Compatibility: CG-5 saddle plate
Software: Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight: TBD
Included Items: Optical tube
Tripod and mount (preassembled)
20mm and 10mm eyepiece
StarPointer red dot finderscope
Erect image 90° diagonal
Manual
Solar Warning
Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.