Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope – 70mm

The Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope is a portable 70 mm refractor telescope designed for observing the Moon, planets, bright deep-sky objects and terrestrial subjects. Its fully coated glass optics and 900 mm focal length provide bright, clear views, while the manual Alt-Azimuth mount allows straightforward up/down and left/right positioning. The telescope includes two eyepieces providing 45x and 90x magnification, a StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope for locating objects, and a 90° erect-image diagonal. The adjustable steel tripod provides a stable observing platform, while the no-tool setup makes the system accessible to students, beginners and astronomy enthusiasts. It is well suited to schools, universities, science laboratories, astronomy clubs, educational institutions and individual astronomy enthusiasts looking for an entry-level telescope for celestial and terrestrial observation. Key Features 70 mm aperture refractor optical system 900 mm focal length Fully coated glass optics Manual Alt-Azimuth mount StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope Two interchangeable eyepieces 20 mm eyepiece – 45x magnification 10 mm eyepiece – 90x magnification Maximum useful magnification of 165x 90° erect-image diagonal Adjustable-height steel tripod Accessory tray Quick, tool-free setup Suitable for astronomical and terrestrial observation Includes access to Celestron Starry Night Basic astronomy software. Technical Specifications Specification Details Brand Celestron Model AstroMaster 70AZ Item Number 21061 Optical Design Refractor Aperture 70 mm / 2.76" Focal Length 900 mm / 35" Focal Ratio f/13 Eyepiece 1 20 mm Eyepiece 1 Magnification 45x Eyepiece 2 10 mm Eyepiece 2 Magnification 90x Highest Useful Magnification 165x Lowest Useful Magnification 10x Finderscope StarPointer™ red-dot Star Diagonal 90° erect image, 1.25" Optical Coatings Fully coated Limiting Stellar Magnitude 11.7 Rayleigh Resolution 1.99 arc seconds Dawes Resolution 1.66 arc seconds Light-Gathering Power 100x human eye Optical Tube Material Aluminum Optical Tube Length 685 mm / 27" Optical Tube Diameter 73 mm / 2.87" Optical Tube Weight 1.31 kg / 2.9 lb Mount Type Manual Alt-Azimuth Tripod Adjustable steel tripod Height Adjustment 812.8–1295.4 mm / 32–51" Tripod Leg Diameter 31.75 mm / 1.25" Accessory Tray Yes Total Kit Weight 4.9 kg / 10.8 lb