Celestron Telescope AC 70/900 Astromaster 70 AZ R Moon Edition (69656)

This set is ideal for beginners who want to explore both astronomy and nature observation. It features the popular Celestron Telescope AC 70/900 Astromaster 70 AZ, along with a Moon filter and a smartphone holder. These accessories allow you to take captivating photos of the Moon and, during the day, use your smartphone to capture images of wildlife and landscapes through the telescope. The telescope is well-built, easy to assemble without tools or special knowledge, and offers sharp, high-contrast views thanks to its quality optics. The permanently mounted red dot finder makes it easy to locate objects, and the smooth rack and pinion focuser ensures precise focus adjustments. The altazimuth mount and stable steel tripod provide reliable support, making this set perfect for beginners.

 Key Features:

• Suitable for astronomy (Moon and planets), deep sky observation (nebulae and galaxies), and nature observation

• Ideal for beginners, easy to set up and use

• Allows astrophotography with a smartphone, especially for the Moon

• Not suitable for solar observation without a proper Sun filter

Included in the set:

• Celestron AC 70/900 OTA with a 70 mm aperture and 900 mm focal length

• 20 mm and 10 mm (1.25") eyepieces

• Red dot finder

• 90° Amici prism (1.25")

• Dovetail mounting rail

• Moon filter

• Smartphone holder

• AZ altazimuth mount

• Adjustable tubular steel tripod

• Accessory tray

Specifications:
Optics:
Type: Refractor (achromat)
Aperture: 70 mm
Focal length: 900 mm
Aperture ratio: f/12.9
Resolving capacity: 1.64
Limiting magnitude: 11
Light gathering capacity: 100
Maximum useful magnification: 140x
Tube construction: Full tube
Focuser: Rack and pinion, 1.25" connection

Mount:
Type: AZ-C (azimuthal)
GoTo control: No

Tripod:
Material: Steel
Leg diameter: 32 mm
Accessory plate: Yes

Included accessories:
Eyepieces: 20 mm, 10 mm (1.25")
Diagonal: 90° Amici prism (1.25")
Finder scope: Red dot finder
Moon filter: Yes
Camera adaptor: Smartphone holder

General:
Total weight: 8.16 kg
Series: Astromaster

Recommended for:
Beginners: Yes
Advanced users: No
Observatories: No