Looking for a portable and easy to assemble telescope for celestial viewing? Then the Celestron Astromaster LT 70AZ Telescope is just for you! The AstroMaster Series produces bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. Easily observe the belts and moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For breathtaking views of brighter deepspace objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light-gathering ability of the Newtonian Reflector.
Features
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Permanently mounted StarPointer for convenience
- Quick release dovetail attachment
- Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth andacurate pointing
- Rugged pre-assembled tripod with steel tube legs provides a rigid and stable platform
- All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
- Deluxe accessory tray for convenient and accessible storage of accessories
Specifications
| Optical Design | Refractor |
| Aperture (mm) | 70 mm (2.76 in) |
| Telescope Type | Manual |
| Focal Length | 700 mm (28 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 35 x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) | 10 mm (0.39 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 70 x |
| Finderscope | Built-on StarPointer |
| Mount Type | Altazimuth |
| Tripod | 1” steel tubes |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 165 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 10 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 11.7 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.99 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 1.66 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to Human Eye) | 100 x |
| Apparent Field of View | 1.7 ° |
| Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Optical Coatings | Fully-Coated |
| Optical Tube Length | 28 in (711 mm) |
| Total Telescope Kit Weight | 16 lbs (7.26 kg) |
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |