Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope

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If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky.

The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors.

AstroMaster 70AZ - General Features

* Quick and easy no-tool setup
* Permanently mounted StarPointer
* Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
* Quick release dovetail attachment - no tool setup
* Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch - for smooth and accurate pointing
* Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs - Provides a rigid and stable platform
* All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
* Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
* "The Sky^®" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images

Technical Specifications and Dimensions:

Optical Design	Refractor
Aperture (mm)	70 mm (2.76 in)
Focal Length (mm)	900 mm (35 in)
Focal Ratio	13
Eyepiece 1 (mm)	20 mm (0.79 in)
Magnification 1	45 x
Eyepiece 2 (mm)	10 mm (0.39 in)
Magnification 2	90 x
Finderscope	Built-on StarPointer
Star Diagonal	Erect Image Diagonal - 1.25 in
Mount	Altazimuth
CD ROM	The Sky L1
Tripod	1.25" steel tube legs
Weight (lbs)	18 lbs (8.16 kg)
Highest Useful Magnification	165 x
Lowest Useful Magnification	10 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	11.7
Resolution (Rayleigh)	1.99 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	1.66 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power	100 x
Angular Field of View (deg)	1.1 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)	58 ft (18 m)
Optical Coatings	Fully Coated
Optical Tube Length	36 in (914 mm)
Tube Attachment	Dovetail Bar