Celestron
Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope
Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope
SKU:21061
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Discover the wonders of the night sky with the Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ telescope! With fully coated glass optics, a sturdy yet lightweight frame, and quick no-tool setup, this beginner-friendly refractor is perfect for exploring the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more.
The manual Alt-Azimuth mount with pan handle and clutch ensures smooth navigation, making it simple to track celestial objects. The included StarPointer™ red dot finderscope helps you center objects quickly, while two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm) provide both wide-field and close-up views.
Also included is Celestron’s Starry Night software, an interactive astronomy program with a 36,000-object database and 3D renderings of celestial objects to help plan your observing sessions.
- 70mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics
- Manual Alt-Azimuth mount with panning handle and clutch
- Quick, no-tool setup – start observing in minutes
- Includes 20mm (45x) and 10mm (90x) eyepieces
- StarPointer™ red dot finderscope and erect image diagonal included
- Comes with Starry Night Basic Software (36,000+ celestial objects)
- 2-Year Warranty
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Optical Tube Info
| Optical Design | Refractor |
| Aperture | 70mm (2.76") |
| Focal Length | 900mm (35") |
| Focal Ratio | f/13 |
| Eyepiece 1 | 20mm (45x magnification) |
| Eyepiece 2 | 10mm (90x magnification) |
| Barlow Lens | Not Included |
| Finderscope | StarPointer™ red dot |
| Star Diagonal | 1.25" Erect Image |
| Optical Tube Material | Aluminum |
| 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 | 100x (compared to human eye) |
| Optical Coatings | Fully Coated |
| Tube Length | 685mm (27") |
| Tube Weight | 2.9 lbs (1.31 kg) |
| Dovetail | CG-5 |
Mount & Tripod Info
| Mount Type | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
| Height Range | 32" – 51" (812mm – 1295mm) |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 1.25" (31.75mm) steel |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Tripod Weight | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Total Kit Weight | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) |
| Software | Starry Night Basic + SkyPortal App |
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
- Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Optical Tube
- Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount with Panning Handle
- StarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope
- 1.25" Erect Image Diagonal
- 20mm Eyepiece (45x magnification)
- 10mm Eyepiece (90x magnification)
- Adjustable 1.25" Steel Tripod
- 1.25" Rack & Pinion Focuser
- User Manual
