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- SKU CEL-21037
Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ Refractor Telescope
- This Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ Refractor Telescope has a quick and easy no-tool setup
- Slow motion controls for smooth tracking
- Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
- Fully coated glass optical components with high transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity
- The 70EQ Refractor includes a 3x Barlow lens which triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece
- Accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
- “TheSkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
The 70mm PowerSeeker 70EQ Refractor Telescope by Celestron offers great value and ease of operation for someone new to astronomy. PowerSeekers are quick and easy to set up – even for the novice. No tools are required for assembly! Amateur astronomy is a great family hobby that can be enjoyed year round, and this Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ Refractor is the ideal choice for families looking for an affordable and high quality telescope.
The sturdy equatorial mount is perfect for tracking objects in the night sky, and is easy to set up and use. This mount is manually operated with slow motion controls, so no electric power is needed.
All of Celestron’s PowerSeekers include a full range of eyepieces plus a 3x Barlow lens that provides an increase in viewing power hundreds of times greater than that of the unaided eye!
PowerSeekers are designed and manufactured using all fully coated glass optical components with high transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity. Erect image optics are ideal for both terrestrial and astronomical use.
The Sky Level 1 Software Locates and identifies thousands of celestial objects on your laptop or PC and this software is included FREE with the PowerSeeker model.
Specifications
Optical Design | Refractor |
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Aperture | 70mm (2.76in) |
Focal Length | 700mm (28in) |
Focal Ratio | 10 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 20mm (0.79in) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 35 x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 | 4mm (0.16in) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 175 x |
Barlow Lens | 3 x |
Finderscope | 5x24 |
Star Diagonal | 1.25" Erect Image Diagonal |
Mount Type | German Equatorial |
Accessory Tray | No-Tool Tray with Eyepiece holder |
Tripod | Aluminum |
Highest Useful Magnification | 165 x |
Lowest Useful Magnification | 10 x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 11.7 |
Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.99 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes) | 1.66 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 100 x |
Optical Coatings | Multi-Coated |
Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |