Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ Refractor Telescope

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£169.99
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Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ Refractor Telescope

Explore the night sky with the Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ, a compact and beginner-friendly 70mm refractor telescope designed to deliver sharp views of the Moon, planets, and star clusters. With fully coated optics, a sturdy equatorial mount, and a complete accessory kit, the 70EQ makes it easy for new astronomers to start their stargazing journey.

Clear, Crisp Views for Beginners

The PowerSeeker 70EQ’s 70mm aperture and 700mm focal length strike a great balance between portability and optical performance. See detailed lunar craters, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, and bright deep-sky targets like the Orion Nebula with enhanced clarity and contrast.

  • Fully coated optics for bright, high-contrast images

  • Perfect for lunar, planetary, and limited deep-sky viewing

  • Included 1.25" erect image diagonal for upright, correctly oriented views—ideal for daytime use as well

Manual German Equatorial Mount

The included German Equatorial (EQ) mount offers smooth, precise tracking of celestial objects as they move across the sky. Equipped with RA and DEC slow-motion controls and setting circles, this mount helps users learn celestial navigation and track targets with ease.

  • Fine-tune your positioning with slow-motion control knobs

  • Great introduction to equatorial mount operation

  • Excellent stability via full-height steel tripod with accessory tray

Complete Telescope Kit

The PowerSeeker 70EQ comes with a versatile set of accessories to enhance your viewing experience:

  • 20mm eyepiece (35x magnification)

  • 4mm eyepiece (175x magnification)

  • 3x Barlow lens to triple the magnification of each eyepiece

  • 5x24 finderscope to help you quickly locate celestial objects

  • 1.25" erect image diagonal for terrestrial viewing

  • Adjustable tripod with accessory tray

Learn the Sky with Starry Night Software

Your telescope includes access to Celestron’s Starry Night Basic Edition Software, featuring a 36,000-object database, printable star maps, and vivid 3D renderings of stars, planets, and galaxies. You’ll also gain compatibility with the SkyPortal mobile app for object identification, observing tips, and interactive sky navigation.

Key Features

  • 70mm refractor telescope with fully coated optics

  • Manual German equatorial mount with slow-motion controls

  • 20mm and 4mm eyepieces plus 3x Barlow lens

  • 1.25" erect image diagonal for day and night use

  • Quick, no-tool assembly

  • Steel tripod with accessory tray

  • Includes Starry Night software and SkyPortal app access

  • Perfect entry-level telescope for aspiring astronomers

Technical Specifications

Optical Tube

  • Optical Design: Refractor

  • Aperture: 70mm (2.76")

  • Focal Length: 700mm

  • Focal Ratio: f/10

  • Coatings: Fully coated

  • Highest Useful Magnification: 165x

  • Lowest Useful Magnification: 10x

  • Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.7

  • Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.99 arc seconds

  • Light Gathering Power: 100x

  • Tube Length: 455mm (17.9")

  • Tube Diameter: 75.5mm (2.97")

  • Tube Weight: 3.2 lbs (1.43 kg)

  • Dovetail: CG-3 style

Eyepieces & Accessories

  • 20mm eyepiece (35x)

  • 4mm eyepiece (175x)

  • 3x Barlow lens

  • 5x24 finderscope

  • 1.25" erect image diagonal

Mount & Tripod

  • Type: Manual German Equatorial

  • RA and DEC slow-motion controls: Yes

  • Setting Circles: Yes

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

  • Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25") steel

  • Accessory Tray: Included

  • Mount + Tripod Weight: 5.9 lbs (2.68 kg)

Software

  • Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition

  • SkyPortal App (iOS & Android)

Total Kit Weight: 9.1 lbs (4.13 kg)

What’s in the Box

  • 70mm refractor optical tube

  • Manual German equatorial mount

  • Full-height adjustable steel tripod

  • 20mm and 4mm eyepieces

  • 3x Barlow lens

  • 5x24 finderscope

  • 1.25" erect image diagonal

  • Starry Night software download

  • SkyPortal app access

  • Instruction manual

Solar Safety Warning

⚠️ Never look directly at the Sun through your telescope or accessories without a certified solar filter. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Always supervise children when using optical instruments.

Item #: 21037 / 21037-CGL
Style: Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ Refractor Telescope

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 PowerSeeker 70EQ Refractor Telescope

£169.99

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