


Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ Refractor

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: | |
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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 |
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Software and Documentation
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