Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ Telescope: Effortless Stargazing for Enthusiasts

Discover the wonders of the night sky with the Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ Telescope, a perfect choice for those seeking a portable and straightforward stargazing experience. This telescope is designed for quick, no-tool setup, allowing you to start your celestial observations in no time. It comes with a StarPointer, making it easier to navigate the night sky.

The AstroMaster LT 70AZ features a quick-release dovetail attachment and a pan handle Alt-Az control with a clutch, ensuring smooth and precise pointing to your desired celestial objects. The sturdy pre-assembled tripod, made of steel tube legs, offers a stable and reliable platform for observation, essential for clear, undisturbed viewing.

The telescope boasts all coated glass optics, delivering crisp and clear images of celestial bodies. Whether you're observing Jupiter's moons and belts or the rings of Saturn, the clarity is unmatched. The deluxe accessory tray adds a layer of convenience, providing easy and accessible storage for your astronomical accessories.

Enhance your stargazing with the included Starry Night Basic Software, featuring a comprehensive database of 36,000 celestial objects, along with printable sky maps and advanced 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies. This telescope is not just an instrument but a gateway to breathtaking views of brighter deep-space objects like galaxies and nebulae, especially when opting for a model like the Newtonian Reflector with a larger aperture and greater light-gathering ability. The Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ Telescope is your companion in exploring the vastness of the cosmos.

Specifications

OPTICAL TUBE INFO:

Optical Design:

Refractor

Aperture:

70mm (2.76"

Focal Length:

700mm (28")

Focal Ratio:

f/10

Focal Length of Eyepiece 1:

20mm (.8")

Magnification of Eyepiece 1:

35x

Focal Length of Eyepiece 2:

10mm (.4")

Magnification of Eyepiece 2:

70x

Barlow Lens:

Not Included

Finderscope:

Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope

Star Diagonal:

Star Diagonal – 1.25"

Optical Tube:

Aluminum

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 Length:

485mm (19.1")

Optical Tube Diameter:

73mm (2.87")

Optical Tube Weight:

2.5 lbs (2.14 kg)

Dovetail:

CG-5 Dovetail bar

MOUNT INFO:

Mount Type:

Manual Alt Azimuth

Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):

812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51")

Tripod Leg Diameter:

31.75mm (1.25") steel

Accessory Tray:

Yes

Tripod Weight:

4.7 lbs (2.14 kg) includes weight of mount

Slew Speeds:

Manual

Dovetail Compatibility:

CG-5 saddle plate

Software:

Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App

Total Kit Weight:

7.2 lbs (3.27 kg)

Included Items:

Optical tube
Tripod and mount (preassembled)
20mm and 10mm eyepiece
Red-dot finderscope
Star Diagonal – 1.25"
Manual

Solar Warning

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.

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