Celestron Explorascope 70AZ Telescope - Best Deals Online!

By: Celestron

Model: 22101

Sku: WLMQEXWZGO

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  • Optical Design: Refractor
  • Aperture: 70mm (2.76")
  • Focal Length: 700mm
  • Focal Ratio: f/10
  • Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm (1.25")
  • Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 35x
  • Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 4mm (1.25")
  • Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 175x
  • Finderscope: StarPointer red dot finderscope
  • Star Diagonal: Erect image 90° (1.25")
  • Highest Useful Magnification: 165x
  • Lowest Useful Magnification: 10x
  • Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.7
  • Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.99 arc seconds
  • Resolution (Dawes): 1.66 arc seconds
  • Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 100x
  • Optical Coatings: Fully coated glass optics
  • Optical Tube Length: 32"
  • Barlow Lens: 3x (1.25")
  • MOUNT INFO:
  • Mount Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth
  • Software: Starry Night Basic Edition, SkyPortal app
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The Explorascope 70AZ is a manual alt-azimuth, Newtonian reflector telescope perfect for celestial viewing on the go. The Explorascope 70 can view the planets, moon, star clusters and brighter deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy.

Setting up the telescope is a breeze. Even on your first time out, you can assemble the telescope and its accessories in just a few minutes. The total telescope kit weighs in at just 6.7 pounds—perfect for impromptu observing sessions or transporting wherever life’s adventures take you.

Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope

Navigate the sky with a panning 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.

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.

In the Box

  • Celestron Explorascope 70AZ Telescope
  • 3x Barlow Lens
  • 4mm Eyepiece
  • 20mm Eyepiece
  • Front Aperture Cap
  • 90° Erect-Image Prism
  • StarPointer Finderscope
  • Aluminum Tripod with Accessory Tray