Aim Barska's 525 Power Starwatcher 70mm f/10 Refractor AZ Telescope into the sky and new amateur astronomers can enjoy views of the moon, planets, and stars—or point it earthward and use it as a conventional spotting scope. This complete observation kit includes the optical tube assembly (OTA), a manual alt-azimuth mount head, and a full-sized adjustable aluminum tripod. To get you viewing right out of the box, the Barska includes three eyepieces to give you an array of magnifications to choose from, a Barlow lens that triples the power of any eyepiece put in it to increase your observational choices, and a 90° diagonal that features an integrated erecting prism for terrestrial viewing.
Optical Tube Assembly
- 70mm aperture
- f/10 focal ratio
- 700mm focal length
- Refractor-style light path
- Anti-reflection fully coated optics maximize light transmission and produce high-contrast images with accurate color fidelity
- Sturdy and reliable rack-and-pinion focuser
- 1.25" drawtube makes it compatible with the most popular size of eyepieces and accessories
Mounting
- Manual alt-azimuth mount
- Altitude locking rod makes tracking objects easier
- Full-sized adjustable height aluminum tripod
- Center tray adds stability, while providing a place for accessories such as eyepieces and filters
Included Accessories
Eyepieces:
- 1.25" barrel to accept most astronomical filters
- 4mm eyepiece yields a high 175x power
- 9mm eyepiece produces a moderate 78x power
- 20mm eyepiece produces a low 35x magnification
- 3x power effectively triples the magnification of any eyepiece used in it
- 1.25" snout and holder
- Increases eyepiece power without affecting exit pupil and eye relief
- 90° angle places observer's head in a comfortable viewing position when the OTA is pointed at or near the zenith or using the scope for terrestrial viewing
- Integrated erecting prism corrects view for use as a conventional spotting scope
- 1.25" snout and barrel
- Low 5x power ensures a wide field of view for easier alignment and faster star-hopping navigation
- 24mm objective allows dimmer stars and objects to be identified
- Mounting bracket included
UPC: 790272003099