Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ telescope with mobile phone adapter and six-element lens

Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ telescope with mobile phone adapter and six-element lens

The AstroMaster LT 70AZ is a portable, quick-to-assemble 70 mm refractor telescope that displays the Moon and planets in bright, clear detail. The smartphone adapter included in the pack allows you to capture images on your smartphone, whilst the moon filter reduces the brightness of the full moon. Discover our other products too astronomical telescopes in our range.

Jupiter’s moons and Saturn’s rings come into view

Through the telescope, you can make out Jupiter’s cloud bands and moons, as well as Saturn’s rings. The included 20 mm and 10 mm eyepieces provide magnifications of 35x and 70x. For fainter deep-sky objects such as galaxies and nebulae, you should consider a Newtonian reflector telescope with a larger aperture.

Ready to use in a few minutes

Assembly can be carried out without tools, and the pre-assembled steel tube stand provides a sturdy base. The pan and tilt adjustment, equipped with a switch, allows for smooth and precise alignment with the subject.

Main features

• The phone adapter allows you to take photos of the Moon and the planets with your smartphone through the eyepiece.
• The moon filter reduces glare and brings out the details on the Moon’s surface.
• The StarPointer finder makes it easier to locate objects in the sky.
• The quick-release dovetail fitting allows the tube to be detached from and attached to the stand in no time.
• Coated optics produce a bright and sharp image.
• The accessory tray keeps eyepieces and accessories within easy reach whilst observing.
• The downloadable Starry Night Basic software includes a database of 36,000 objects and printable star charts.

Technical specifications

• Type of telescope: refracting telescope
• Lens diameter: 70 mm
• Focal length: 700 mm
• Aperture ratio: f/10
• Optical coating: FC (fully coated)
• Resolving power (Rayleigh): 1.99 arcseconds
• Resolving power (Dawes): 1.66 arcseconds
• Eyepiece 1: 20 mm, 35x
• Eyepiece 2: 10 mm, 70x
• Mounting type of the stand: alt-azimuthal
• Height: 813–1296 mm

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