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Celestron AstroMaster 70EQ 70mm f/13 Refractor Telescope with German Equitorial Mount

SKU: CNAM70EQ

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Celestron AstroMaster 70EQ Specifications

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  • Optical Design

    Refractor

  • Aperture

    2.75" (70mm)

  • Focal Length

    35.43" (900mm)

  • Focal Ratio

    f/13

  • Focal Length of Eyepiece 1

    0.78" (20mm)

  • Magnification of Eyepiece 1

    45x

  • Focal Length of Eyepiece 2

    0.4" (10mm)

  • Magnification of Eyepiece 2

    90x

  • Finderscope

    Built-on StarPointer red dot finderscope

  • Star Diagonal

    Erect Image Diagonal - 1.25" (31.7mm)

  • 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

    100x (Compared to human eye)

  • Optical Coating

    Fully Coated

  • Optical Tube Length

    36" (914mm)

  • Dovetail

    CG-2 Dovetail bar

  • Mount Type

    CG-2 Equatorial

  • Height adjustment range

    32 - 51" (812.8 - 1295.4mm) (includes mount and tripod)

  • Tripod Leg Diameter:

    1.25" (31.75mm) steel

  • Accessory Tray

    Yes

  • Slew Speeds

    Manual

  • Dovetail Compatibility

    CG-2 saddle plate

  • Weight

    Tripod: 7.6 lbs (3.44kg)

  • UPC Code

    050234210621

About Celestron AstroMaster 70EQ

Discover our Solar System with the Celestron AstroMaster 70EQ! You'll be ready to observe in minutes thanks to the quick and easy no-tool setup. The 70EQ provides bright, clear images of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more for great nighttime viewing.

Manual German Equatorial telescope
The AstroMaster mount comes with two slow motion control knobs that allow you to make fine pointing adjustments to the telescope in both Right Ascension and Declination axes, also referred to as RA and DEC.

Accessories Included
Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, erect image diagonal, and a finderscope. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and high powered views.

Starry Night Software
Download Celestron's Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond.

Note: Solar Warning
• Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result
• Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it
• Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present

Celestron AstroMaster 70EQ Features

  • Manual German equatorial mount with setting circles - to locate and track sky objects
  • Adjustable, full height steel tripod with deluxe accessory tray
  • Quick and easy no-tool setup
  • Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, erect image diagonal, and a finderscope
  • Download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies

Key Features

  • Manual German equatorial mount with setting circles - to locate and track sky objects
  • Adjustable, full height steel tripod with deluxe accessory tray
  • Quick and easy no-tool setup
  • Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, erect image diagonal, and a finderscope

What's in the box:

  • Celestron AstroMaster 70EQ 70mm f/13 Refractor Telescope
  • Optical Tube
  • Tripod and Mount
  • 20mm Eyepiece
  • 10mm Eyepiece
  • Erect Image Diagonal
  • StarPointer Red-Dot Finderscope
  • Manual
  • (Barlow Lens Not Included)
  • Celestron 2 Year Limited Warranty