Celestron Astromaster 70EQ Telescope
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£179
Overview
Use the Celestron AstroMaster 70EQ to learn about our solar system! With this Astromaster telescope, it is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn. The quick and easy no-tool setup will have you ready to observe in a matter of minutes. For excellent evening viewing, the 70EQ offers brilliant, distinct views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more. Manual German Equatorial telescope Two slow motion control knobs included with the AstroMaster mount enable you to precisely orient the telescope in both the Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC) axes. Starry Night Software Learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to organise your next observing session by downloading Celestron's Starry Night Software. The best astronomy software package available today, Celestron Starry Night Software, offers tools and information for viewing our solar system and beyond. Quick Overview: - Quick and easy no-tool setup - Permanently mounted StarPointer finderscope - Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use - Quick release dovetail attachment - no tool setup - German Equatorial mount with Setting circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects - Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs - Provides a rigid and stable platform - All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images - Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories - BONUS Astronomy Software download with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images Accessories Included A finderscope an upright image diagonal 20mm and 10mm eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and high powered views. Technical Specifications Optical Tube:   Optical Design:   Refractor Aperture:   70mm (2.75") Focal Length:   900mm (35.43") Focal Ratio:   f/13 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1:   20mm (.78") Magnification of Eyepiece 1:   45x Focal Length of Eyepiece 2:   10mm (.4") Magnification of Eyepiece 2:   90x Barlow Lens:   Not Included Finderscope:   Built-on StarPointer red dot finderscope Star Diagonal:   Erect Image Diagonal - 1.25" Optical Tube:   Aluminium Highest Useful Magnification:   165x Lowest Useful Magnification:   10x Limiting Stellar Magnitude:   11.7 Resolution (Rayleigh):   1.99 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes):   1.66 arc seconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):   100x Optical Coating:   Fully Coated Optical Tube Length:   914mm (36") Optical Tube Diameter:   TBD Optical Tube Weight:   TBD Dovetail:   CG-2 Dovetail bar Technical Specifications Mount:   Mount Type:   CG-2 Equatorial Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):   812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51") Tripod Leg Diameter:   31.75mm (1.25") steel Accessory Tray:   Yes Tripod Weight:   7.6 lbs (3.44 kg) Slew Speeds:   Manual Dovetail Compatibility:   CG-2 saddle plate Software:   Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App Total Kit Weight:   TBD Included Items:   Optical tube Tripod and mount (pre-assembled) 20mm and 10mm eyepiece Erect Image Diagonal Red-dot finderscope Manual Solar Warning   Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it. Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
Overview
Use the Celestron AstroMaster 70EQ to learn about our solar system! With this Astromaster telescope, it is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn. The quick and easy no-tool setup will have you ready to observe in a matter of minutes. For excellent evening viewing, the 70EQ offers brilliant, distinct views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more. Manual German Equatorial telescope Two slow motion control knobs included with the AstroMaster mount enable you to precisely orient the telescope in both the Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC) axes. Starry Night Software Learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to organise your next observing session by downloading Celestron's Starry Night Software. The best astronomy software package available today, Celestron Starry Night Software, offers tools and information for viewing our solar system and beyond. Quick Overview: - Quick and easy no-tool setup - Permanently mounted StarPointer finderscope - Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use - Quick release dovetail attachment - no tool setup - German Equatorial mount with Setting circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects - Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs - Provides a rigid and stable platform - All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images - Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories - BONUS Astronomy Software download with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images Accessories Included A finderscope an upright image diagonal 20mm and 10mm eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and high powered views. Technical Specifications Optical Tube:   Optical Design:   Refractor Aperture:   70mm (2.75") Focal Length:   900mm (35.43") Focal Ratio:   f/13 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1:   20mm (.78") Magnification of Eyepiece 1:   45x Focal Length of Eyepiece 2:   10mm (.4") Magnification of Eyepiece 2:   90x Barlow Lens:   Not Included Finderscope:   Built-on StarPointer red dot finderscope Star Diagonal:   Erect Image Diagonal - 1.25" Optical Tube:   Aluminium Highest Useful Magnification:   165x Lowest Useful Magnification:   10x Limiting Stellar Magnitude:   11.7 Resolution (Rayleigh):   1.99 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes):   1.66 arc seconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):   100x Optical Coating:   Fully Coated Optical Tube Length:   914mm (36") Optical Tube Diameter:   TBD Optical Tube Weight:   TBD Dovetail:   CG-2 Dovetail bar Technical Specifications Mount:   Mount Type:   CG-2 Equatorial Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):   812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51") Tripod Leg Diameter:   31.75mm (1.25") steel Accessory Tray:   Yes Tripod Weight:   7.6 lbs (3.44 kg) Slew Speeds:   Manual Dovetail Compatibility:   CG-2 saddle plate Software:   Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App Total Kit Weight:   TBD Included Items:   Optical tube Tripod and mount (pre-assembled) 20mm and 10mm eyepiece Erect Image Diagonal Red-dot finderscope Manual Solar Warning   Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it. Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.