The Carson Optical SkyChaser 70mm f/6 Refractor AZ Telescope is an ideal instrument to introduce beginners to viewing the moon and planets as well as far-off earthbound subjects. It comes with two eyepieces that produce a low power of 16x and a high power of 44x, plus a Barlow lens which triples the magnification of each to increase their versatility. An erect-image diagonal places the head in a comfortable position whether you're watching stars or sailboats. The telescope is mounted on a simple photo-style head that is easy to use, and it is all supported on a lightweight tabletop tripod. To safely carry the telescope, tripod, and all accessories Carson includes a convenient nylon carrying bag.
Optical Tube Assembly
- 70mm aperture is ideal for viewing the moon and larger planets, as well as distant earth-bound subjects
- Short 400mm focal length ensures a compact form factor for easy portability
- Single-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with 1.25" eyepiece holder
- Integrated dew shield helps keep condensation off the lens
Mount & Tripod
Mount:
- Photo-style pan/tilt head
- Simple 1/4"-20 mounting plate for easy set up and break down
- Horizontal slow-motion knob enables lateral micro-adjustment to more easily find and track subjects
- Tabletop design is easy to set up anywhere
- Lightweight and durable aluminum legs with matte-black non-reflective surface
- Extendable center column allows the height to be adjusted from 10-14"
- Non-slip rubber feet
Included Accessories
Eyepieces:
- 1.25" diameter barrels are easy to handle and look through
- Threaded to accept most filters, like colored planetary, neutral-density moon, or polarizing
- High-power 9mm eyepiece produces a high 44x for detailed viewing
- Low-power 25mm eyepiece yields 16x magnification to make wide-field observations
- 1.25" nosepiece and eyepiece holder
- 3x magnification effectively triples the magnification of any eyepiece used with it
- Does not affect eye relief, making it easier and more comfortable
- Produces 132x and 48x power with two included eyepieces
- 1.25" nosepiece and eyepiece holder
- 90° angle places head in a more comfortable viewing position
- Integrated erecting prism corrects view to use the telescope as a conventional spotting scope
- 8x magnification ensures a wide field of view for finding and tracking subjects
- 21mm objective
- Mounting bracket included
- Lightweight and water-resistant nylon
- Main compartment holds optical tube and tripod
- Outer pocket holds all accessories
- Removable shoulder strap makes it easy to carry
UPC: 750668012838