Looking for a portable and easy to assemble telescope for astronomy, then the Celestron Astromaster LT 70AZ Astro Telescope is just for you. The Astromaster LT 70AZ produces bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. Easily observe the belts and moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments.
Features:
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Permanently mounted StarPointer for convenience
- Quick release dovetail attachment
- Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth andacurate pointing
- Rugged pre-assembled tripod with steel tube legs provides a rigid and stable platform
- All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
- Deluxe accessory tray for convenient and accessible storage of accessories
- The SkyX - First Light Edition astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
Specifications:
Optical Design: Refractor
Aperture (mm): 70 mm (2.76 in)
Focal Length (mm): 700 mm (28 in)
Focal Ratio: 10
Eyepiece 1 (mm: 20 mm (0.79 in)
Magnification 1: 35 x
Eyepiece 2 (mm): 10 mm (0.39 in)
Magnification 2: 70 x
Finderscope: Built-on StarPointer
Mount: Altazimuth
Tripod: 12" steel tubes
Highest Useful Magnification: 165 x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 10 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.7
Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.99 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 1.66 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power: 100 x
Angular Field of View (deg): 1.7 deg
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 89 ft (27 m)