Celestron AstroMaster 90AZ Refractor
Celestron AstroMaster 90AZ Telescope: A Stellar Viewing Experience
Step into the world of astronomy with the Celestron AstroMaster 90AZ Telescope, a perfect companion for stargazers of all levels. This 90mm refractor telescope, featuring fully coated glass optics, promises bright and clear images, all housed in a lightweight and manageable frame. Setting up is a breeze with its quick, no-tool assembly, allowing you to start observing the night sky in just minutes.
The telescope is equipped with a set of essential accessories to enhance your viewing experience. It includes two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm) for different magnification options, an erect image star diagonal for comfortable viewing angles, and a finderscope for easy navigation and object location. The manual Alt-Azimuth telescope is designed with a panning handle and clutch for smooth, accurate pointing, facilitating effortless tracking of celestial objects.
An adjustable height tripod provides a stable base for observations at various angles and altitudes. To further enrich your stargazing sessions, the package includes a download of Celestron’s Starry Night Basic Software. This advanced software features a comprehensive 36,000 object database, along with printable sky maps and enhanced 3D images of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies, making it a great tool for planning your observations and learning more about the universe. The AstroMaster 90AZ is not just a telescope; it’s your gateway to exploring the wonders of space.
Specifications
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design: | Refractor |
| Aperture: | 90mm (3.54") |
| Focal Length: | 1000mm (39") |
| Focal Ratio: | f/11 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 20mm (.8") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 50x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 10mm (.4") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 100x |
| Barlow Lens: | Not Included |
| Finderscope: | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Star Diagonal: | Erect Image Diagonal - 1.25" |
| Optical Tube: | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification: | 213x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: | 13x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 12.3 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.55 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes): | 1.29 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 165x |
| Optical Coatings: | Fully Coated |
| Optical Tube Length: | 770mm (30.3") |
| Optical Tube Diameter: | 90mm (3.54") |
| Optical Tube Weight: | 4.4 lbs (2 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: | 7.9 lbs (3.6 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: | 12.3 lbs (5.58") |
| Included Items: | Optical tube Tripod and mount (preassembled) 20mm and 10mm eyepiece Red-dot finderscope Erect image 90° diagonal Manual |
| Solar Warning |
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| California Residents | View Proposition 65 Warning |