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Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ Refractor Telescope
The Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ Refractor Telescope is perfect for beginners, offering a 70mm aperture and 700mm focal length for clear views of the moon, constellations, and brighter celestial objects. Its easy-to-use pan-handle Alt-Azimuth mount allows for smooth adjustments, making stargazing simple and enjoyable.
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Begin your journey into astronomy
Enjoy stunning views of the night sky with the Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ Refractor Telescope. Featuring a 70mm aperture and 700mm focal length, it’s perfect for viewing the moon, stars, and more. The easy-to-use pan handle controls the Alt-Azimuth mount, ensuring smooth adjustments, while the sturdy steel tripod provides excellent stability. Ideal for beginners, this telescope offers both simplicity and versatility for your stargazing journey.
Features
- 70mm aperture
- 700mm focal length
- Alt-Azimuth mount with steel tripod
- Includes 2 eyepieces: 10mm and 20mm and a StarPointer Red Dot Finder.
Specifications
| Optical Design | Refractor |
| Aperture | 70mm (2.76") |
| Focal Length | 700mm (28") |
| Focal Ratio | f/10.0 |
| Finderscope | Built-In StarPointer Red Dot Finderscope |
| Optical Tube | Aluminium |
| 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 | 2.14kg |
| Mount Type | CG-5 German Equatorial (EQ) |
| Tripod Adjustment Range | 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51") |
| Total Kit Weight | 3.27kg |
| Warranty | Celestron 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
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saxon Optical Lens Cleaning Kit Keep your telescope free from dust and debris and cleaned regularly! |
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Saxon Moon Filter 1.25-inch Improve the contrast and detail of the Moon's surface and craters with the Saxon Moon Filter. Fits all 1.25" focusers. |
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Celestron NeXYZ Smartphone Adapter Take images or videos through your telescope eyepiece using your smartphone. This is a great way to get started in astrophotography. |
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saxon Optical Lens Cleaning Kit Keep your telescope in top shape by protecting it from dust and debris! |
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About Celestron
Celestron was founded by Tom Johnson whose first telescope design was a simple 6-inch reflector, built for his young son. He gradually progressed to making larger scopes in more sophisticated designs. Today, the Celestron company is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing optical equipment including telescopes (computerised and non-computerised), binoculars, spotting scopes and its accompanying accessories. Celestron's legacy spans 50 years, and has grown to enjoy recognition from amateurs to serious astronomers globally. The company seeks to remain innovative by growing its product offerings, while supporting science education around the world.
Product Code: 21074
| Optical Design | Refractor |
|---|---|
| Aperture | 70mm |
| Focal Length | 700mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Highest Practical Magnification | 165x |
| Faintest Stellar Magnitude | 11.7 |
| Mount Type | Alt-Azimuth mount |
| Motor Drive | No |
| Dovetail Type | Celestron CG5 Mount |
| Finderscope Make | Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscop |
| Autoguide Port | No |
| Electronic Hand Control | No |
| Warranty Information | years |
- Optical tube
- Tripod and mount (preassembled)
- 20mm and 10mm eyepiece
- Red-dot finderscope
- Star Diagonal – 1.25"
- Manual