Celestron AC 70/700 AZ Inspire

Celestron Telescope AC 70/700 AZ Inspire combines reliable optics with a modern and practical design. This refractor is designed for beginners who want to start stargazing quickly and easily, but is also a useful second instrument for experienced astronomers looking for a compact scope. With its 70 mm aperture, the telescope captures 100 times more light than the naked eye and shows sharp, high-contrast images of the moon, planets and even some bright deep-sky objects.

One of the biggest advantages of the Inspire series is its smart construction. The stable steel tripod features an illuminated accessory holder, so you can easily find your eyepieces in the dark without losing your night vision. The light can be detached and used as a flashlight. The accessory holder is part of the tripod and also adds to its stability.

The telescope is equipped with an innovative red dot finder that projects not one dot, but two circles. This prevents bright stars or planets from being drowned out by the projection and makes aiming even easier. In addition, the dust cover features a built-in smartphone adapter so you can quickly and safely take pictures through the eyepiece.

The focuser is equipped with a scale and allows accurate focusing. The included 20 mm and 10 mm eyepieces allow you to easily switch between low and high magnification. Thanks to the upright image view with an Amici prism or inverted lens, the telescope is also suitable for earth observations, such as birds and landscapes.

Application
With this telescope you can see impressive details on the moon, such as craters and mountains. Planets such as Jupiter with its moons, Saturn with its rings and Mars with polar caps are visible under the right conditions. Bright deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula or the Pleiades are also among the possibilities, although the aperture is limited for fainter galaxies. During the day, you can use the telescope for nature observations, thanks to its upright image.

Specifications

• Optical system: refractor (achromatic)
• Opening: 70 mm
• Focal length: 700 mm
• Focal ratio: f/10
• Maximum useful magnification: approx. 140x
• Eyepieces: 20 mm and 10 mm (1.25″)
• Viewfinder: red dot finder with dual aiming circles
• Focuser: 1.25″ rack and pinion with scale
• Mounting: azimuthal fork mount
• Tripod: Steel tripod with integrated, illuminated accessory holder
• Smartphone adapter: built into the dust cover
• Total weight: about 6 kg