Buy Celestron National Park Foundation Explorascope 60AZ Telescope Now

By: Celestron

Model: 22105

Sku: 8R11LBV8VX

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  • Optical Design: Refractor
  • Aperture: 60mm (2.4")
  • Focal Length: 700mm
  • Focal Ratio: f/12
  • 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: 142x
  • Lowest Useful Magnification: 9x
  • Resolution (Rayleigh): 2.32 arc seconds
  • Resolution (Dawes): 1.93 arc seconds
  • Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 73x
  • 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 Celestron National Park Foundation’s (NPF) Explorascope 60AZ is a manual alt-azimuth, refractor telescope perfect for celestial viewing on the go. The NPF Explorascope 60 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 5.2 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 National Park Foundation Explorascope 60AZ Telescope
  • 20mm eyepiece
  • 4mm eyepiece
  • Erect image diagonal
  • 3x barlow, moon filter
  • Red dot finderscope
  • Accessory tray
  • White LED flashlight
  • Optical tube, mount/tripod (preassembled)