Celestron AC 70/900 Astromaster 70 AZ Telescope

This telescope is a top-notch choice for beginners, crafted with exceptional quality and precision. Its superior optical elements deliver remarkably sharp and high-contrast images, setting it apart in its class. Equipped with a permanently mounted red dot finder, locating desired objects is swift and effortless. The 1.25" rack and pinion focuser ensures seamless focus adjustments for a seamless observing experience. Whether you're into natural or terrestrial viewing or exploring the cosmos, this telescope is your ideal companion. Assembly is a breeze, requiring just a few minutes without any specialized knowledge or tools.

The AC 70 telescope:

Featuring a 70mm aperture, this telescope captures 100 times more light than the unaided eye and significantly more than typical beginner models with smaller apertures. With its maximum magnification of 140X, it reveals intricate details on celestial giants like Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars. Observing the Moon's cratered landscape is equally captivating, especially as it transforms under varying lighting conditions. You can even enjoy nature watching during daylight hours by adding an erecting lens or an Amici prism. Focusing is precise and stable with the rack and pinion focuser adjustment knob.

This telescope is a valuable addition for advanced astronomers or those transitioning to more powerful systems, thanks to its suitability as a guide scope for astrophotography or larger telescopes.

The Celestron AZ mount:

Designed for telescopes weighing up to 3kg, this altazimuth mount offers easy manual adjustments via a handle, allowing quick alignment and fixation on any object. The height-adjustable tripod, with its sturdy tubular steel legs, ensures a stable and vibration-free platform for your telescope. The included accessory tray keeps your essentials within reach for added convenience.

Included with the mount:

• AZ altazimuth mount
• Adjustable tubular steel tripod
• Accessory tray
• Included Accessories: 1.25" eyepieces (20mm, 10mm), Software (TheSky), 1.25" 90° Amici prism, Red dot finder

Specifications:

Optics Type: Refractor

Build Type: Achromat

Aperture: 70mm

Focal Length: 900mm

Aperture Ratio: f/12.9

Resolving Capacity: 1.64 arc seconds

Limit Value: 11 magnitude

Light Gathering Capacity: 100

Max. Useful Magnification: 140x

Tube Construction: Full tube

Focuser Type: Gear rack

Connection to Eyepiece: 1.25"

Mount Type: AZ-C

Mounting Type: Azimuthal

GoTo Control: No

Tripod Type: Tripod

Material: Steel

Total Weight: 8.16kg

Series: Astromaster

Area of Application: Moon & Planets, Nebulae & Galaxies, Nature Observation

Astrophotography: No

Sun: Not recommended (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for: Beginners

Advanced: No

Observatories: No