Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ telescope

The telescope series Celestron PowerSeeker is designed to give the beginning astronomy enthusiast the perfect combination of quality, capability and price. Offering an exceptional price, portability, and extensive features, Celestron Powerseeker telescopes are the perfect introduction to the world of amateur astronomy.



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The PowerSeeker 70AZ is a lenticular telescope collecting almost 100 times more light than the human eye. It is mounted on an azimuthal mount with versatile use suitable for both  astronomical and earth observation. Unique design and affordable price and great capabilities are the main advantages of this series. Telescopes of this series give bright and high-contrast images of the Moon and planets. Lens size 70 mm allows observation of the Sun (special filter required), Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter including moons, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Within the range of the telescope are brighter comets, asteroids and outside the Planetary Systemm: galaxies, nebulae, globular and open clusters, double and multiple stars. The telescope, due to its light weight ideally suitable as a portable instrument that we can take by car to areas with better air clarity away from big cities
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The telescope set includes:
. - Eyepiece: 20 mm (35x), 4 mm (175x),
. - Angle cap 1.25",
. - 5x24 searchlight,
- Aluminum tripod,
- Azimuthal mount,
- Barlow lens (3x magnification).


Technical specifications
. Model: PowerSeeker
Color: Black
Optical system: refractor (lenticular telescope)
. Mirror diameter: 70 mm
Tube length: 762 mm
Light intensity: f/10
Range: 13.0 mag
Eyepiece focal lengths/magnification: 20 mm / 35x, 4 mm / 175x
Collecting capacity: 100 x
Maximum usable magnification: 140 x
Focal length: 700 mm
Ocular focuser: 1.25 inches
Optical Finder: 5x24
Coatings: FC
Angle cap: mirror 90 degrees
Maximum resolving power: 2.00 inches
Mount: azimuthal
Tripod: aluminum
Weight: 6 kg
Accessory shelf: yes: The Sky Level 1
Weight: 5.9 kg
Manufacturer: Celestron, USA