Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope

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£179.99
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Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope

Lightweight, Portable, and Ready to Explore the Sky

The Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ is a compact and easy-to-use telescope perfect for beginners and casual observers. With a 70mm aperture and fully coated glass optics, it delivers bright, sharp views of the Moon, planets, and star clusters—plus it's just as useful for daytime terrestrial viewing thanks to its erect image optics.

Key Features

  • 🔭 70mm Refractor Telescope – Great for lunar and planetary viewing with sharp image quality.

  • 🧭 Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount – Pan handle control with clutch for smooth up/down and left/right motion.

  • 🔧 No-Tool Setup – Get up and running quickly with easy assembly.

  • 🪐 Two Eyepieces Included – 20mm (45x) and 10mm (90x) for wide and detailed views.

  • 🌍 Erect Image Diagonal (90°) – Correctly oriented images for both terrestrial and celestial observation.

  • 🎯 StarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope – Easily locate and aim at your targets.

  • 🧰 Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray – Full-height tripod offers stability and convenience.

Day and Night Viewing

Thanks to the included erect image diagonal, the AstroMaster 70AZ doubles as a daytime spotting scope. Whether you’re scanning the peaks of a distant mountain range or admiring the Moon’s craters, this telescope delivers clear and crisp visuals. The f/13 focal ratio makes it particularly well-suited for high-contrast planetary viewing.

Starry Night Software Included

Each AstroMaster 70AZ includes Celestron's Starry Night Basic Edition, giving you access to:

  • A 36,000-object celestial database

  • 3D models of stars, planets, and galaxies

  • Printable star charts

  • Interactive tools for planning your next observing session

Also compatible with the SkyPortal app for mobile stargazing.

Specifications

Optical System

  • Optical Design: Refractor

  • Aperture: 70mm (2.76")

  • Focal Length: 900mm (f/13)

  • Eyepieces:

    • 20mm (45x)

    • 10mm (90x)

  • Star Diagonal: 1.25" Erect Image (90°)

  • Finderscope: StarPointer™ Red Dot

  • Max Useful Magnification: 165x

  • Limiting Magnitude: 11.7

  • Resolution:

    • Rayleigh: 1.99 arc seconds

    • Dawes: 1.66 arc seconds

  • Light Gathering Power: 100x

  • Coatings: Fully Coated Glass Optics

Mount & Tripod

  • Mount Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth with Clutch

  • Tripod Height Range: 812.8mm – 1295.4mm (32" – 51")

  • Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25") steel

  • Accessory Tray: Included

Dimensions & Weight

  • Optical Tube Length: 685mm (27")

  • Total Kit Weight: 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg)

Included in the Box

  • Optical Tube

  • Preassembled Tripod & Mount

  • 20mm and 10mm Eyepieces

  • StarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope

  • Erect Image Diagonal (90°)

  • Manual

  • Starry Night Software Download

Important Safety Notice

Never observe the Sun without a certified solar filter. Doing so can cause permanent eye damage or blindness. Always supervise telescope use around children.

Who Is This For?

The AstroMaster 70AZ is ideal for beginners, families, or anyone seeking a lightweight and portable telescope for casual stargazing or nature viewing. Its ease of use, sharp optics, and dual-purpose design make it a brilliant all-rounder.

Shipping Options

Fast & Reliable UK Delivery

We offer flexible delivery options across the UK, with free shipping available on qualifying orders.

  • FREE Next Working Day Delivery (Mon–Fri)
    On all orders £300 and over
  • FREE Express Delivery (1–3 Working Days)
    On orders £49.99 – £299.99
  • Express Delivery – £3.99
    On orders under £49.99
  • Standard Delivery (2–4 Working Days) – £2.99
    A great value option for smaller orders
  • Priority Shipping – £8.99
    A fully tracked, guaranteed delivery service, including Saturday delivery options

Order Fulfilment

Some items, as clearly stated on the product page, may be fulfilled directly by our partners or manufacturers. In these cases, your order will be shipped to you straight from the brand’s warehouse. This helps us provide a wider range of specialist equipment and may result in slightly different delivery times.

Returns Policy

If something isn’t right, we’ll always try to help.

  • Unused items in “as new” condition can usually be returned within the statutory cooling-off period
  • Please contact us before sending anything back so we can advise on the safest way
  • For unwanted items, return shipping is your responsibility, and original shipping may be deducted where applicable
  • If a product is faulty or damaged, we’ll arrange repair, replacement or refund in line with your consumer rights — and we’ll cover reasonable return costs

Telescope shipping is expensive, and specialist — avoidable returns really do impact our business, so we always encourage customers to ask questions before buying. We’re here to help you get it right first time.

Your statutory rights are not affected.
Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope

£179.99

Does it come with a warranty?

All our products are UK stock so come with manufacturers warranty

What happens if I don't like it?

We always want you to be happy with your purchase — so if you’re unsure, please ask us first. We’re always happy to give honest advice before you buy.

If the product arrives and you simply decide it isn’t for you, you can usually return it within the cooling-off period — as long as it’s unused, in perfect condition, and returned with all original packaging and accessories.

Because telescopes and optical equipment are large, delicate and expensive to ship, you’ll need to cover the cost of sending it back, and if we originally subsidised delivery, we may deduct our outbound shipping costs from your refund.

We’re a small specialist business, and unnecessary returns genuinely hurt us — so if you’re unsure at all, please talk to us first. We’d rather help you choose the right item than process a return.

How fast is shipping?

We aim to ship in-stock items as quickly as possible.

  • Most in-stock orders dispatch within 1–2 working days
  • Delivery usually takes 1–3 working days after dispatch (UK mainland)
  • Heavier / oversized items and special orders may take a little longer

You’ll receive tracking details as soon as your order is on its way.

Astronomy equipment often requires specialist packing and trusted couriers — we do this to keep your gear safe, not to slow things down. If you need something urgently, just ask and we’ll do our best.

What's the returns policy?

If something isn’t right, we’ll always try to help.

  • Unused items in “as new” condition can usually be returned within the statutory cooling-off period
  • Please contact us before sending anything back so we can advise on the safest way
  • For unwanted items, return shipping is your responsibility, and original shipping may be deducted where applicable
  • If a product is faulty or damaged, we’ll arrange repair, replacement or refund in line with your consumer rights — and we’ll cover reasonable return costs

Telescope shipping is expensive, and specialist — avoidable returns really do impact our business, so we always encourage customers to ask questions before buying. We’re here to help you get it right first time.

Your statutory rights are not affected.

What are your opening hours?

Monday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday: Closed