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Celestron Travel Scope 70AZ f/5.7 AZ Refractor Telescope Kit
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This telescope kit offers portability and easy setup, ideal for both stargazing and daytime spotting. Its 70mm aperture gathers ample light for clear views, while the short focal length allows moderate magnification. The alt-az mount with a control handle ensures smooth tracking and stability. It includes two eyepieces for varied magnification and a convenient backpack for transport. The integrated dew shield and erecting prism enhance use in different conditions, making it versatile and user-friendly.
Features
Portability and Convenience
The Celestron Travel Scope 70AZ offers exceptional portability with all components fitting neatly into a durable canvas backpack. Its lightweight design and collapsible tripod allow for easy transport and setup.
Versatile Viewing
This telescope is suitable for both astronomical and terrestrial viewing. The included erecting prism corrects images for use as a spotting scope.
High-Quality Optics
With a 70mm aperture and fully coated optics, the telescope delivers excellent light transmission, colour rendition, and contrast, enhancing the viewing experience.
Easy Operation
The manual alt-azimuth mount with a pan/tilt head and control handle allows for smooth movement and precise subject tracking. Snap-locks on the tripod ensure quick setup and breakdown.
Enhanced Viewing Options
Two eyepieces provide 20x and 40x magnification, and a 5x24 finderscope ensures easy subject location and navigation.
Specifications
| Optical Design | Achromatic refractor |
|---|---|
| Aperture | 70 mm |
| Focal Length | 400mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5.7 |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter | 1.25" |
| Diagonal | 45° erect-image |
| Finderscope | 5x24 |
| Motors | None |
| GoTo System | None |
| Tripod | Yes |
| Mount Type | Manual altazimuth |
| Power Source | None |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 17.0" / 43.0 cm |
| Weight | 3.3 lb / 1.5 kg |