Celestron Powerseeker-70 EQ 2.8"/70mm Refractor Telescope Kit
The Celestron Powerseeker-70 EQ is a very good telescope for beginners. It is ideal for both terrestrial and celestial applications. The Powerseeker-70 EQ offers multi-coated glass optics to allow clear and crisp images. This refractor model can also be used for astrophotography with an appropriate T-Mount adapter. It comes with the Celestron equatorial mount to allow you to follow the movements of celestial objects, a rugged pre-assembled tripod, a 20mm eyepiece, the star chart software, and a permanent mounted Starpointer finderscope to easily locate heavenly objects.
- 5x24 Finderscope
- Erect Image Optic ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
- Quick release dovetail attachment
- German equatorial mount with setting circles to accurately locate celestial objects
- Rugged, pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs provides a rigid and stable platform
- All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
- Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
- Star chart software
| Optical Design | Achromatic refractor |
| Optical Lens Diameter | 2.8" (70mm) |
| Focal Length | 700mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10.0 |
| Maximum Useful Magnification | 137x |
| Resolving Power | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Mount Type | Equatorial |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter | 1.25" |
| Finderscope | 1x StarPointer |
| Tripod | Adjustable aluminum 26-47" (66-119cm) |
| Motor | No |
| GO-TO Capability | No |
| PC Compatible | No |
| Power Source | None |
| Weight | 18.0 lbs (8.17kg) |
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Comments about Celestron Powerseeker-70 EQ 2.8"/70mm Refractor Telescope Kit:
We bought this as a gift for our grandson...he is overjoyed and very pleased with it. Another good job B&H!
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Eyepieces and Barlow Lenses
- Price: $25.28
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Cleaning and Anti Fog
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Viewing Aids
- Price: $32.12
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Navigation & Alignment
- Price: $59.95
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Books & Tutorials
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Accessory Kits
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What's in the Box
- 5x24 Finderscope
- 20mm (35x)& 4mm (175x) 1.25" Eyepieces
- 3x 1.25" Barlow Lens
- 1.25" 90° Erect Image Diagonal
- Tube Rings
- Tripod w/ Accessory Tray
- The Sky CD-ROM Software for Windows
- 2-Year Warranty
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