Celestron Astromaster 70AZ Refractor

The Celestron Astromaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope is a popular choice for beginners and those looking for a lightweight and portable option. It features a 70mm aperture and a focal length of 900mm, providing clear and detailed views of the Moon, planets, and some brighter deep-sky objects.

The telescope is designed as a refractor, which means it uses lenses to gather and focus light. This type of design provides sharp and clear images. The Astromaster 70AZ comes with fully coated glass optics, which help improve light transmission and reduce glare.

The 70AZ model refers to the Altazimuth mount that the telescope is mounted on. This mount allows for easy movement in both the vertical (altitude) and horizontal (azimuth) directions. It is simple to set up and use, making it beginner-friendly

The Celestron Astromaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope is a recommended choice for beginners or those looking for a lightweight and portable option. Its refractor design offers clear and sharp images, while the altazimuth mount provides ease of use and maneuverability.

Product Features in Detail

Celestron Astromaster 70AZ Refractor

The Celestron Astromaster 70AZ Refractor is an excellent way to encourage a budding interest to observing the celestial pieces of eye-candy that adorn the night dome of the heavens. With a moderate 70mm aperture the AstroMaster LT 70AZ comes with everything needed to get started appreciating the wonders of the night sky. Two eye pieces of 10 and 20mm with an included diagonal supply versatile magnification to move from a farther wider view to a closer more detailed study. An attached StarPointer finderscope boasts an illuminated set of concentric circles for acquiring a general direction to aim the telescope while trying to pin-down a specific target. A basic manual altazimuth mount dispenses intuitive tracking and alignment of the scope. This is a better entry level telescope for first time indulgence in the astronomical art of sky watching. It is packed full of everything needed to get started.

Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope

Navigate the sky with a pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing. Move the clutch in an up/down, left/right fashion to track your object in the eyepiece.

Accessories Included

Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, an erect image diagonal, and a Starpointer finderscope. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and high powered views.

Starry Night Software

Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond.  

Smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release

Create your own images and video of celestial or terrestrial objects with the smartphone adapter. With its light, rigid frame, this accessory allows you to connect any smartphone to your Travel Scope’s eyepiece. The additional magnification provided by the eyepiece allows your phone to capture great images of the Moon and planets. This smartphone adapter installs easily by clamping over the top of an eyepiece. The smartphone is held in position with the help of tightening knobs that securely lock your phone in place. (NOTE: Some large and/or bulky phone cases (including folio style cases) may need to be removed for the phone to fit in the adapter.)

To capture the best image, Celestron has also provided a Bluetooth shutter release that allows you to trigger the camera’s shutter on any Android or iOS smartphone remotely, without disturbing the placement of your phone and telescope, for a perfectly steady shot.