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Telescope AC 70/900 Astromaster 70 AZ

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Product description

More about the series Astromaster...

This instrument is a very nice, extremely well made beginner's telescope. The high quality of the optical elements employed offers an unusually sharp, high-contrast image for this class of telescope. The permanently mounted red dot finder allows you to quickly and easily find object you wish to observe. The 1.25" rack and pinion focuser lets you smoothly adjust the focus. The telescope is ideal for the natural watching and terrestrial observing as well as for astronomical applications such as lunar and planetary observing. The OTA fixes onto the mount using the usual dovetail rail. The instrument can be completely assembled within a few minutes, without any specialist knowledge and without needing any tools.

The AC 70 telescope:

With its 70mm aperture, this telescope gathers 100X more light than the naked eye and significantly more light than the slightly smaller 60mm aperture typical of a beginner's telescope. This means it also has a higher resolution and, with its maximum magnification of 140X, can show you detail on the large planets Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars. The cratered landscape of the Moon is also well worth observing, and you can watch this changing with the different lighting conditions arising from the different phases. Fascinating nature watching during daylight hours is also made possible by adding an erecting lens or an Amici prism. Focusing is carried out by means of an adjustment knob on the rack and pinion focuser. This allows the focusing sharpness to be always precisely set and for it to remain fixed during observing.

This is also a useful acquisition for advanced astronomers or when changing to a more powerful system as the optics are well suited for use as a guide scope which can be mounted on top of a larger telescope and used to take pictures or to guide with.


The Celestron AZ mount:

This altazimuth mount is sufficient for telescopes of up to 3kg total weight. A handle is used to move the mount by hand and align and fix it on any object. The height-adjustable, completely preassembled tripod has tubular 1.25" diameter steel legs and provides a stable and vibration-free platform for mount and telescope. You can keep all your important accessories on the tray provided and so always have them close at hand.

Included with the mount:


  • AZ altazimuth mount
  • adjustable tubular steel tripod
  • accessory tray

Includes:

  • Telescope
  • Mount
  • Stainless steel tripod
  • Accessory tray
  • Eyepieces with focal lengths of 20mm and 10mm
  • Red dot finder
  • Amici prism
  • Mounting rails

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.
  • We also provide an edition of the exciting astronomy magazine, “Sterne und Weltraum” with each telescope.

Our expert comment:

Find more telescopes for astronomy beginners in our comprehensive buying guide. The best telescopes for beginners

Specifications

Optics


Type
Refractor
Type of build
Achromat
Aperture (mm)
70
Focal length (mm)
900
Aperture ratio (f/)
12,9
Resolving capacity
1,64
Limit value (mag)
11
Light gathering capacity
100
Max. useful magnification
140
Tube construction
Full tube

Focuser


Type of build
Gear rack
Connection ( to eyepiece)
1,25"

Mount


Type of build
AZ-C
Mounting type
Azimuthal
GoTo control
no

Tripod


Type
Tripod
Material
Steel

Included accessories


1.25'' eyepieces
20mm, 10mm
Software
TheSky
Deviating optics
1.25", 90°Amici prism
Finder scope
Red dot finder

General


Total weight (kg)
8,16
Series
Astromaster

Area of application


Moon & Planets
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Nature Observation
yes
Astrophotography
no
Sun
no (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for


Beginners
yes
Advanced
no
Observatories
no

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John Wiley & Sons Astronomy For Dummies

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Astronomy (2)

Baader Sun filter foil 20 x 29 cm

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Continental map

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Solar Observation (1)
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Baader AstroSolar telescope solar filter ASTF 80mm

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Maintenance & Cleaning > Lens cleaners (3)

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*All prices include VAT plus shipping costs.

Celestron Telescope AC 70/900 Astromaster 70 AZ
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Celestron Telescope AC 70/900 Astromaster 70 AZ

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Celestron Telescope AC 70/900 Astromaster 70 AZ

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