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Saxon 707AZ2 Refractor Telescope
The Saxon 707AZ2 Refractor Telescope is a great choice for beginners, suited to both land and sky viewing. Its 70mm aperture and 700mm focal length make it easy to enjoy clear views of the Moon’s craters as well as distant landscapes and objects.
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The Saxon 707AZ2 Refractor Telescope caters for both astronomy and terrestrial viewing in a travel-friendly telescope.
Featuring a 70mm aperture and 700mm focal length, the saxon 707AZ2 Refractor Telescope offers a great light-gathering capacity that provides good resolution of the Moon's craters and bright deep-sky objects. The wide field of view of the Saxon 70/700 AZ2 Refractor Telescope makes it easy to find and track objects, making it the perfect telescope for beginner observers keen to get into astronomy or land viewing. Weighing around 5kg, the saxon 707 AZ2 is light enough for camping and travelling.
For planetary viewing, a barlow lens is highly recommend to get sufficient magnification for looking at the larger planets. A basic barlow lens has been included in this kit.
Note: The barlow lens will be very blurry with the SR4mm eyepiece. Use the 2x barlow with the Super 10mm eyepiece.
Key Features
- 70mm aperture
- 700mm focal length (F/10.0)
- Alt-Azimuth AZ2 Mount with Aluminium Tripod
- Includes 3 eyepieces, 5x24 Finder, 2x Barlow, erect image diagonal)
Included Accessories
This Saxon 70/700 telescope comes complete with a full set of accessories so you can start observing on the first night. The package includes:
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Three 1.25" Eyepieces: A Super 25mm (28x), Super 10mm (70x), and SR 4mm (175x) provide a wide range of magnifications.
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2x Barlow Lens: Doubles the magnification of each eyepiece, giving you even more viewing options.
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5x24 Finderscope: A low-power scope that helps you locate objects in the night sky.
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Erect Image Diagonal: The 90-degree erect image diagonal provides a comfortable viewing angle and a correctly oriented image for land viewing.
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Aluminum Tripod: A sturdy, adjustable tripod with an accessory tray.
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Star/Moon Chart: Helps you learn your way around the night sky.
Full Specifications of Saxon 70/700 AZ2
| Optical Design | Refractor |
| Aperture | 70mm |
| Focal Length | 700mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10.0 |
| Eyepieces | Super 25 (28x Magnification), Super 10mm (70x Magnification), SR4mm (175x Magnification) |
| Finderscope | 5x24 |
| Diagonal | 1.25" 90° Erect Image Diagonal |
| Optical Tube | Aluminium |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 140x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | Not provided |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | Not provided |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | Not provided |
| Resolution (Dawes) | Not provided |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to Human eye) | Not provided |
| Optical Tube Length | 66.5cm |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 7cm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 1.45kg |
| Mount Type | Altazimuth AZ2 |
| Tripod Material | Aluminium |
| Tripod Adjustment Range | Not provided |
| Total Kit Weight | Not provided |
| Warranty | 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
Recommended Accessories
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saxon Moon Filter 1.25-inch Improve contrast of the Moon's craters using a moon filter. Compatible with all 1.25" eyepieces. |
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saxon ScopePix Smartphone Adapter 3s Capture images through your telescope on your smartphone using the ScopePix Smartphone Adapter 3s. Perfect for getting started with astrophotography! |
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saxon 110cm Telescope Padded Carry Bag A convenient carry bag for your new telescope and accessories! Perfect for travel or storing your telescope when not in use. |
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saxon Optical Lens Cleaning Kit Keep your telescope in top shape by keeping it free from dust and debris and cleaned regularly! |
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saxon Moon Filter 1.25-inch Improve contrast of the Moon's craters. |
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saxon ScopePix Smartphone Adapter 3s Easily capture images through your telescope on your smartphone! |
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saxon 110cm Telescope Padded Carry Bag A convenient carry bag for your new telescope and accessories. |
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saxon Optical Lens Cleaning Kit Keep your telescope in top shape by keeping it free from dust and debris. |
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Why Buy saxon Telescopes from Optics Central?
Optics Central is a proud authorised retailer of saxon Telescopes in Australia, offering competitive pricing, fast shipping Australia wide, and unbeatable expertise in saxon products. Our team includes trained and experienced astronomy enthusiasts who actually use telescopes – so we can offer legitimate and helpful advice before and after your purchase.
For local visitors, come visit our showrooms to experience saxon telescopes in person. All saxon items purchased at Optics Central are fully supported with saxon's manufacturer warranty.
Shop saxon with confidence at Optics Central – Australia’s Optics Superstore.
About saxon - High-Quality Optics
The Saxon brand commits to quality and research. The company develops a range of binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and accessories with the understanding of its user’s priorities and needs. Saxon has built each product around the knowledge that everyone’s viewing requirements are different, proven through each precise and well thought out product line. Browse a range of Saxon optical products and you'll find that every glass has been designed to help every viewer see only the best in every situation.
Product Code: 214110
| Optical Design | Refractor |
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| Aperture | 70mm |
| Focal Length | 700mm |
| Focal Ratio | 10.0 |
| Highest Practical Magnification | 140x |
| Mount Type | Alt-Azimuth AZ2 |
| Motor Drive | No |
| Eyepiece 1 | Super 25mm - 1.25" |
| Eyepiece 2 | Super 10mm - 1.25" |
| Eyepiece 3 | SR4 - 1.25" |
| Finderscope Make | 5x24 Finder |
| Tube Length | 66.5mm |
| Autoguide Port | No |
| Electronic Hand Control | No |
| Warranty Information | 5 Years |
| Image | Item | Qty |
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saxon 707 Refractor Telescope - OTA | 1 |
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saxon AZ2 Mount with Tripod | 1 |
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saxon 5x24 Finderscope with Bracket | 1 |
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saxon 4mm/10mm/25mm Super Eyepieces | 1 |
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saxon 1.25" Erect Image Diagonal (90 degree) | 1 |
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saxon 1.25" 2x Short-Focus Barlow Lens | 1 |
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saxon Star / Moon Chart | 1 |
Q1. What is the saxon 707AZ2 Refractor Telescope designed for?
The saxon 707AZ2 is a lightweight and easy-to-use beginner telescope ideal for kids, families and first-time astronomers. Its simple operation makes it perfect as a first telescope for exploring the Moon, planets and bright night-sky objects.
Q2. Is this telescope suitable for kids?
Yes. The 707AZ2 is one of the most popular kids telescopes in Australia thanks to its user-friendly design, stable mount and easy setup.
Q3. What can you see with the saxon 707AZ2?
The 70mm aperture lets you observe the Moon’s craters, Jupiter and its moons, Saturn’s rings, and bright stars. It’s an excellent starter telescope for beginners learning the basics of astronomy. Please note that planetary viewing is limited based on accessories used, atmospheric conditions and visibility at the time of the year.
Q4. Is this a good first telescope for families?
Absolutely. The 707AZ2 is designed as a first telescope for kids and beginners, offering clear views, low maintenance and simple controls—making family astronomy nights easy and fun.
Q5. Is the AZ2 mount easy to use?
Yes. The AZ2 mount moves up-down and left-right like a camera tripod. This makes it intuitive for children and beginners to aim the telescope at the sky.
Q6. How long does the telescope take to set up?
Most users can set it up in 10 minutes. The design requires no specialist tools, making it ideal for kids and new hobbyists.
Q7. Does this telescope support STEM learning?
Yes. The 707AZ2 is commonly chosen as a STEM gift idea for kids, helping them learn about astronomy, optics and science through hands-on exploration.
Q8. Is this telescope good as a birthday or Christmas gift?
Definitely. The 707AZ2 is one of the most popular gift ideas for kids in Australia for birthdays, Christmas and school holiday presents—especially for children interested in space.
Q9. Can the 707AZ2 be used for terrestrial viewing?
Yes. With the correct diagonal included, kids can also use the telescope for birdwatching, landscapes and daytime viewing.
Q10. Is the saxon 707AZ2 portable?
The lightweight design makes it easy to carry, store and transport—perfect for families taking a kids telescope on camping trips, backyard sessions or dark-sky outings.
