Celestron - AstroMaster LT 70AZ Refractor Telescope - Silver
- General
- Brand: Celestron
- Model Number: 21079
- Product Name: AstroMaster LT 70AZ Refractor Telescope
- Color: Silver
- Assembly Required: Partial
- Additional Dimensions
- Optical Tube Dimension Diameter: 70 millimeters
- Objective Lens Diameter: 70 millimeters (Generally, the larger the diameter of the objective lens, the greater the light-collecting power and the brighter images will appear.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 55 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 38 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 28 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 16 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Compatibility
- Computerized Star Locator Compatible: false
- Included
- Computerized Star Locator Included: false
- Eyepieces Included: 2 eyepieces: 10mm, 20mm
- Tripod Included: true
- Case Included: false
- USB Cable Included: false
- Performance
- Water Resistant: false (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Power
- Battery Size: Other (The battery size required for operation.)
- Features
- Computerized Hand Control: false
- Magnification Type: Variable (Variable magnification indicates the presence of a zoom function on the device, but fixed magnification cannot be adjusted by the user.)
- Optical Design: Refractor (There are three primary optical designs for telescopes: refractor, reflector, or catadioptric. Refractors use lenses, reflectors use mirror(s), and catadioptric telescopes use a combination of both to form images.)
- Indicator Light(s): false
- Mount Type: Manual alt-azimuth
- Tripod Mountable: Yes
- Imaging
- Magnification: 165 times
- Exposure Control
- Focal Length: 700 millimeters (The distance from an optical device's primary lens or mirror to the point where light rays come together in a single focused point, used to determine a device's magnifying power.)
- Other
- UPC: 050234210744
This Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ 21074 telescope's panhandle-adjustable altazimuth mount lets you easily modify the telescope's pointing direction and works with the built-in StarPointer finderscope to target objects quickly and accurately.
- Built-in StarPointer finderscope: Helps highlight the subjects you are viewing.
- Altazimuth mount with panhandle control: Along with a steel tripod and dovetail attachment to make setting up and positioning the telescope a snap, without the need for installation tools.
- 700mm focal length; f/10 focal ratio: For clarity and precision.
- Accessory tray: Makes it easy to keep telescope peripherals within reach.
- 10-165x power magnification: To help bring terrestrial and astronomical objects within sight.
- 70mm diameter: Along with a refractor optical design for improved visibility.
- Fully coated optics: Deliver high light transmission for a detailed view.
- SkyX First Light Edition software: Features a 10,000-object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images to help you make the most of your stargazing experience.
- Built-in StarPointer finderscope: Helps highlight the subjects you are viewing.
- Altazimuth mount with panhandle control: Along with a steel tripod and dovetail attachment to make setting up and positioning the telescope a snap, without the need for installation tools.
- 700mm focal length; f/10 focal ratio: For clarity and precision.
- Accessory tray: Makes it easy to keep telescope peripherals within reach.
- 10-165x power magnification: To help bring terrestrial and astronomical objects within sight.
- 70mm diameter: Along with a refractor optical design for improved visibility.
- Fully coated optics: Deliver high light transmission for a detailed view.
- SkyX First Light Edition software: Features a 10,000-object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images to help you make the most of your stargazing experience.
Whats Included
- Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ Refractor Telescope
- SkyX First Light Edition software CD-ROM
- Steel tripod, altazimuth mount
- 10mm and 20mm eyepieces
- Accessory tray
- Owner's manual
- Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ Refractor Telescope
- SkyX First Light Edition software CD-ROM
- Steel tripod, altazimuth mount
- 10mm and 20mm eyepieces
- Accessory tray
- Owner's manual
Q: How well does the Celestron telescope work for seeing galaxies and planets like Uranus & Neptune?
A: You can easily see the Andromeda Galaxy, M81 & M82 through the AstroMaster LT 70AZ telescope from a dark sky site. The outer planets such as Uranus and Neptune would appear as a very, very tiny dot if any. You will be able to see Jupiter's four brightest moons and Saturn's rings.
Q: I live by the ocean and want to view the boats and sea life. Is this telescope good for that?
A: The AstroMaster LT 70AZ refractor telescope will allow you to view boats and marine life; however, it does not come with an erect image diagonal. Images will be seen corrected right-side up, but it will be backwards from left to right–like looking in a mirror.
Q: Does the lt70az come with tri pod at $99.00?
A: A tripod is included with the AstroMaster LT 70AZ telescope.
A: No, there are some differences. While both models are lightweight, portable, easy to set up, have similar apertures, and able to resolve Saturn's rings, Jupiter's four largest moons, the AstroMaster LT 70AZ has a more rugged design and uses a pan handle to point the telescope. The optical tube can easily be removed from the dovetail holder. The PowerSeeker 70AZ is an entry-level model designed for casual observing at an affordable price. The optics are fully coated and will provide clear and sharp views. You can't go wrong with either model.
