{"product_id":"celestron-astromaster-lt-70az-refractor","title":"Celestron AstroMaster LT 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 LT 70AZ Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Ideal Introduction to Stargazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a lightweight, easy-to-use telescope that delivers clear views of the Moon, planets, and bright deep-sky objects? The \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ\u003c\/strong\u003e is the perfect choice for beginners and casual observers. With no tools required for setup and a stable, pre-assembled tripod, you can be ready to explore the night sky in minutes.\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\u003eQuick \u0026amp; Easy Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e – No tools needed. Just unpack, attach, and start observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌌 \u003cstrong\u003eStarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope\u003c\/strong\u003e – Easily locate celestial targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📷 \u003cstrong\u003eQuick-Release Dovetail Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e – For fast assembly and easy transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 \u003cstrong\u003ePan Handle Alt-Azimuth Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e – Smooth, accurate manual control with clutch system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🪐 \u003cstrong\u003eCoated Glass Optics\u003c\/strong\u003e – Delivers sharp, bright views of planets, stars, and the Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eSturdy Steel Tripod\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rigid and stable platform with adjustable height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧰 \u003cstrong\u003eDeluxe Accessory Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e – Keep eyepieces and tools within easy reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the Solar System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AstroMaster LT 70AZ is a 70mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics, capable of producing crisp views of lunar craters, Jupiter’s moons, and Saturn’s rings. Included are two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), offering \u003cstrong\u003e35x and 70x magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e, respectively. For best performance on deep space targets like galaxies or nebulae, a larger Newtonian reflector is recommended—but for beginners focused on Solar System viewing, this scope is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery AstroMaster LT 70AZ includes a free download of \u003cstrong\u003eStarry Night Basic Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e—featuring a database of over 36,000 celestial objects, printable star maps, and 3D visualisations of stars, galaxies, and exoplanets. Also compatible with the \u003cstrong\u003eSkyPortal app\u003c\/strong\u003e for interactive sky navigation.\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 700mm (f\/10)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyepieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm (35x) \u0026amp; 10mm (70x)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-on StarPointer™ Red Dot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\"\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\u003eCoatings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Coated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium\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 Pan Handle\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\u003eMount Dovetail Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e CG-5\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 485mm (19.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2 lbs (3.27 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 \u0026amp; 10mm Eyepieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Dot Finderscope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar Diagonal (1.25\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessory Tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUser Manual\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 proper solar filter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Looking directly at the Sun through this telescope (or any optic) without protection can cause permanent eye damage or blindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAstroMaster LT 70AZ\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for beginners, families, or anyone looking for an affordable, portable telescope for casual stargazing. 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