{"id":29288,"date":"2025-09-22T22:47:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T20:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=29288"},"modified":"2026-03-03T15:49:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T14:49:21","slug":"celestron-telescope-ac-70-900-az-astromaster","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/celestron-telescoop-ac-70-900-az-astromaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reliable entry-level refractor for moon and planets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ<\/strong> is an ideal telescope for those who want to explore the sky for the first time, but want to start with a solid instrument. With its 70 mm opening<\/strong> it captures over a hundred times more light than the naked eye and clearly more than standard 60 mm beginners' models. Thus, at magnifications up to 140\u00d7<\/strong> the rings of Saturn<\/strong>, the moon of Jupiter<\/strong>, the polar caps of Mars<\/strong> and numerous craters on the moon<\/strong> with bright contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The long focal length of 900 mm (f\/12.9)<\/strong> delivers sharp, colorfast images with high contrast, just what you want for planetary and lunar viewing. The achromatic lens<\/strong> Minimizes color errors and provides clarity into the middle of the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Easy to operate and versatile in use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The telescope is equipped with a stable alt-azimuth mount<\/strong>, making it easy to move horizontally and vertically. With the red dot finder<\/strong> find objects at lightning speed, and through the 1.25\u2033 rack-and-pinion focuser<\/strong> focus accurately. Thanks to the dovetail attachment<\/strong> you can also use the optical tube as a companion scope for astrophotography on a larger system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the included Amici prism<\/strong> the image is upright, making the telescope also suitable for nature and earth observation<\/strong>. Focus it on birds or ships during the day, and use it for the moon or Saturn at night, this refractor feels at home in both worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sturdy tripod and ready to use immediately<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ<\/strong> is on a steel tripod<\/strong> with adjustable legs and a accessory tray<\/strong> for eyepieces and filters. The complete set includes 20 mm and 10 mm eyepieces<\/strong> is assembled without tools in minutes. The solid construction limits vibration, which is nice at higher magnifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What you can see with it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Moon:<\/strong> sharp craters, valleys and mountains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Planets:<\/strong> cloud bands on Jupiter, rings of Saturn, polar caps on Mars<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Deep-sky:<\/strong> Bright objects such as Orion Nebula (M42) and Pleiades (M45)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Daytime:<\/strong> birds, ships and landscapes through the Amici prism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Optical system:<\/strong> Refractor (achromatic)
    Opening:<\/strong> 70 mm
    Focal length:<\/strong> 900 mm
    Ratio:<\/strong> f\/12.9
    Resolution:<\/strong> 1,64\u2033
    Boundary magnitude:<\/strong> 11 may
    Max. useful magnification:<\/strong> 140\u00d7
    Focuser:<\/strong> 1.25\u2033 rack & pinion
    Mounting:<\/strong> azimuthal (AZ-C)
    Tripod:<\/strong> steel, adjustable with accessory tray
    Seeker:<\/strong> red dot finder
    Eyepieces:<\/strong> 20 mm and 10 mm
    Diagonal:<\/strong> 90\u00b0 Amici prism (upright image)
    Software:<\/strong> TheSky (planetarium)
    Total weight:<\/strong> \u00b18.2 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What we recommend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ<\/strong> Is an excellent choice for beginners seeking quality and simplicity<\/strong>. It delivers razor-sharp images of the moon and planets, is robustly built, and thanks to its upright image is also perfect for day observation<\/strong>. Not intended for serious astrophotography, but a reliable, versatile instrument to enjoy for years.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ comes with 70 mm refractor optics + alt-az mount + steel tripod + red dot finder + 10 mm and 20 mm eyepieces + 90\u00b0 Amici 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