Sky-Watcher AC 70/700 Mercury AZ-2 Telescope

The Optical Power of the AC 70/700:

Featuring a 70mm aperture, this refractor boasts light-gathering abilities surpassing the naked eye by a staggering factor of 100, outperforming typical beginner telescopes with its slightly larger aperture compared to the standard 60mm. This substantial light collection translates to enhanced resolution, enabling observations of prominent surface features on planets such as Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars at a maximum magnification of 140X. Explore the captivating lunar landscape with its ever-changing appearance across different phases, offering a rewarding viewing experience. Additionally, delve into daylight nature observations facilitated by an erecting lens or an Amici prism. The rack and pinion focus wheel at the focuser ensures precise adjustment of image sharpness, maintaining stability during observation sessions.

Moreover, these optics serve as an excellent guide scope for astrophotography or guiding in tandem with larger telescopes.

The AZ-2 Mount:

This mount is favored by astronomy beginners for its user-friendly operation. Offering easy maneuverability in both azimuth and elevation, it eliminates the need for complex alignment procedures, making it ideal for novice users. Setting up the telescope is a breeze – simply erect the tripod and mount, attach the telescope, and you're ready to explore the cosmos! The mount features fine adjusters lockable in both axes, ensuring tracked objects remain within the field of view. It is securely mounted on a height-adjustable aluminum tripod.

Included in the Package:

• Sky-Watcher AC 70/700 OTA with 70mm aperture and 700mm focal length
• 6x24 finder scope
• Super 25mm and Super 10mm (1.25") eyepieces
• 2X Barlow lens (1.25")
• 90° star diagonal (1.25")
• AZ-2 altazimuth mount
• Sturdy aluminum tripod (height-adjustable from 67cm to 119cm)
• Accessory tray

Specifications:

Optics:

Type: Refractor

Build Type: Achromat

Aperture (mm): 70

Focal Length (mm): 700

Aperture Ratio (f/): 10

Resolving Capacity: 1.64

Limit Value (mag): 11

Light Gathering Capacity: 100

Tube Construction: Full tube

Tube Weight (kg): 1.4

Focuser:

Build Type: Gear rack

Connection to Eyepiece: 1.25"

Mount:

Type of Build: AZ-2

Mounting Type: Azimuthal

GoTo Control: No

Weight (kg): 1.5

Load Capacity (kg): 1.5

Tripod:

Height (cm): 67-119

Type: Tripod

Material: Aluminum

Accessory Plate: Yes

General:

Total Weight (kg): 4

Series: AZ-2

Special Recommendation: Yes

Shipping Weight (kg): 6.7

Area of Application:

Moon & Planets: Yes

Nebulae & Galaxies: Not Recommended

Nature Observation: No

Astrophotography: Not Recommended

Sun: No (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended For:

Beginners: Yes

Advanced: No

Observatories: No