Celestron Astromaster 70AZ Astro Telescope

Easy to set up and straightforward to use, the Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ is a refractor telescope with a 70mm aperture, 900mm focal length and manual alt-azimuth mount. Its dual-purpose format suits both terrestrial observing and introductory astronomy, with fully coated glass optics and a lightweight aluminium optical tube.

The pan handle and alt-azimuth clutch control allow smooth manual aiming and tracking, while the supplied 20mm and 10mm eyepieces provide 45x and 90x magnification. An erect image 1. 25-inch 90 diagonal supports upright viewing, and the StarPointer red dot finderscope helps with locating subjects. With no-tool assembly, an adjustable tripod and included Starry Night Basic Edition software and SkyPortal App, it offers a well-rounded starting point for learning more about the Moon, planets and star clusters.

Key features

• 70mm refractor telescope with 900mm focal length
• Manual alt-azimuth mount with pan handle and clutch control
• Fully coated glass optics
• Supplied with 20mm and 10mm eyepieces
• Includes 1. 25-inch erect image 90 diagonal
• StarPointer red dot finderscope included
• No-tool setup
• Starry Night Basic Edition software and SkyPortal App included
• 2-year warranty
• Model number: 21061-CGL

Specifications

Optics

• Optical design: Refractor
• Aperture: 70mm (2. 76")
• Focal length: 900mm (35")
• Focal ratio: f/13
• Eyepiece 1 focal length: 20mm (0. 8")
• Eyepiece 1 magnification: 45x
• Eyepiece 2 focal length: 10mm (0. 4")
• Eyepiece 2 magnification: 90x
• 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: Aluminium
• Finderscope: StarPointer red dot finderscope
• Star diagonal: Erect image diagonal - 1. 25"
• Dovetail: CG-5 dovetail bar

Mount

• Mount type: Manual alt-azimuth
• Slew speeds: Manual
• Dovetail compatibility: CG-5 saddle plate
• Accessory tray: Yes
• Tripod leg diameter: 31. 75mm (1. 25") steel
• Weight: 8. 53kg
• Tripod weight: 7. 6 lbs (3. 44 kg)

Sizing

Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 812. 8mm - 1295. 4mm (32" - 51")

Optical tube length: 914mm (36")

In the box

• Tripod and mount (preassembled)
• 20mm eyepiece
• 10mm eyepiece
• StarPointer red dot finderscope
• Erect image 90 diagonal
• Manual

Support & warranty

• 2-year warranty

Safety information

• 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.

Rackhams Reference : 9EC29YTEIZ