{"product_id":"celestron-astromaster-70az-refractor","title":"Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CKzrzdMFTjA?si=NcNliizlszg3ZmD6\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight, Portable, and Ready to Explore the Sky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron AstroMaster 70AZ\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔭 \u003cstrong\u003e70mm Refractor Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e – Great for lunar and planetary viewing with sharp image quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧭 \u003cstrong\u003eManual Alt-Azimuth Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pan handle control with clutch for smooth up\/down and left\/right motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eNo-Tool Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e – Get up and running quickly with easy assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🪐 \u003cstrong\u003eTwo Eyepieces Included\u003c\/strong\u003e – 20mm (45x) and 10mm (90x) for wide and detailed views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eErect Image Diagonal (90°)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Correctly oriented images for both terrestrial and celestial observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 \u003cstrong\u003eStarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope\u003c\/strong\u003e – Easily locate and aim at your targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧰 \u003cstrong\u003eSteel Tripod with Accessory Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e – Full-height tripod offers stability and convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay and Night Viewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the included \u003cstrong\u003eerect image diagonal\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarry Night Software Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach AstroMaster 70AZ includes \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron's Starry Night Basic Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you access to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 36,000-object celestial database\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D models of stars, planets, and galaxies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrintable star charts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInteractive tools for planning your next observing session\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso compatible with the \u003cstrong\u003eSkyPortal app\u003c\/strong\u003e for mobile stargazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOptical System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refractor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70mm (2.76\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 900mm (f\/13)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyepieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20mm (45x)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10mm (90x)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" Erect Image (90°)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/strong\u003e StarPointer™ Red Dot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Useful Magnification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimiting Magnitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRayleigh: 1.99 arc seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDawes: 1.66 arc seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Gathering Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoatings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Coated Glass Optics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMount \u0026amp; Tripod\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual Alt-Azimuth with Clutch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTripod Height Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 812.8mm – 1295.4mm (32\" – 51\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTripod Leg Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.75mm (1.25\") steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessory Tray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 685mm (27\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIncluded in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Tube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreassembled Tripod \u0026amp; Mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20mm and 10mm Eyepieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErect Image Diagonal (90°)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarry Night Software Download\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Safety Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever observe the Sun without a certified solar filter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Doing so can cause permanent eye damage or blindness. 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