Celestron Astromaster LT 70mm AZ Refractor Telescope (F900)
The Celestron Astromaster LT 70mm AZ Refractor Telescope is available in two models with different focal lengths. This model has a focal length of 900mm.
Designed with beginner astronomers in mind, the Astromaster LT series are one of the easiest to use telescope models on the market. The mid sized 70mm lens allows it to capture a decent amount of light and the included eyepieces will show the Moon in stunning detail as well as being capable of revealing Planetary views including Saturns ring system, Jupiters cloud belts and four of its Moons as well as the polar ice caps on Mars.
Easy to setup in just a few minutes, your Astromaster refractor telescope comes with a sturdy tripod and an east to set up manual AZ mount that moves freely in any direction on the stable tripod. The pan handle Alt-Az control’s clutch allows for smooth and accurate pointing at the celestial of interest.
A deluxe accessory tray allows for the convenient and accessible storage of accessories such as the included moon filter and eyepieces.
An easy to use smartphone adaptor is also included to enable you to capture photos and videos of the Moon and planets through your telescope.
Features:
- Refractor design is easy to use with no maintenance
- Moderate sized 70mm lens
- Sturdy tripod
- Manual AZ mount
- 2 eyepieces included (10mm for 90x and 20mm for 45x)
- Moon filter included for safe viewing of the moon
- Red dot finder
- Smart phone adapter included
- Portable design
Specifications:
- Aperture - 70mm
- Focal length - 900mm
- Focal ratio - f/13
- Eyepiece size - 1.25"
- Finderscope - Built on StarPointer
- Diagonal - 90° prism, 1.5x erecting
- Highest useful magnification - 165x
- Lowest useful magnification - 10x
- Resolution (Rayleigh) - 1.99 arc seconds
- Resolution (Dawes) - 1.66 arc seconds
- Optical tube length - 914mm
- Mount type - Manual Alt-Azimuth (AZ)
- Tripod - Adjustable, aluminium, 2-Section
- Software - Starry Night Basic Edition
- Phone adapter - Any smartphone and any 1.25" eyepiece