Description

Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ Telescope

Celestron SKU: 21074 | Helix SKU: CT21074

Overview

• Quick and easy no-tool setup
• Permanently mounted StarPointer for convenience
• Quick release dovetail attachment
• Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth andacurate pointing
• Rugged pre-assembled tripod with steel tube legs provides a rigid and stable platform
• All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
• Deluxe accessory tray for convenient and accessible storage of accessories
• BONUS Astronomy Software download with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images

• Description

  Looking for a portable and easy to assemble telescope for celestial viewing? Then the AstroMaster Series is just for you! The AstroMaster Series produces bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. Easily observe the belts and moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For breathtaking views of brighter deepspace objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light-gathering ability of the Newtonian Reflector.

  Specifications

  Aperture (mm)		70 mm (2.76 in)
  Apparent Field of View		1.7
  Finderscope		Built-on StarPointer
  Focal Length		700 mm (28 in)
  Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 …		20 mm (0.79 in)
  Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 …		10 mm (0.39 in)
  Focal Ratio		10
  Highest Useful Magnification		165 x
  Light Gathering Power (Comp…		100 x
  Limiting Stellar Magnitude		11.7
  Linear Field of View (@1000…		89 ft (27 m)
  Lowest Useful Magnification		10 x
  Magnification of Eyepiece 1		35 x
  Magnification of Eyepiece 2		70 x
  Mount Info:		N.A.
  Mount Type		Altazimuth
  Optical Coatings		Fully-Coated
  Optical Design		Refractor
  Optical Tube Info:		N.A.
  Optical Tube Length		28 in (711 mm)
  Resolution (Dawes)		1.66 arc seconds
  Resolution (Rayleigh)		1.99 arc seconds
  Telescope Type		Manual
  Total Telescope Kit Weight		16 lbs (7.26 kg)
  Tripod		1 steel tubes
  Warranty		2-year Telescope Warranty

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