Celestron PowerSeeker telescopes are a great way to open up the wonders of the Universe to the aspiring astronomer. The PowerSeeker series is designed to give the first-time telescope user the perfect combination of quality, value, features and power.
Amateur astronomy is a great family hobby that can be enjoyed year round, and Celestron’s PowerSeekers are the ideal choice for an affordable and high quality telescope that will provide many hours of enjoyment for the entire family.
Specifications:
Optical Design |
Refractor |
Aperture (mm) |
70 mm (2.76 in) |
Focal Length |
700 mm (28 in) |
Focal Ratio |
10 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) |
20 mm (0.79 in) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 |
35 x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) |
4 mm (0.16 in) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2 |
175 x |
Barlow Lens |
3 x |
Finderscope |
5x24 |
Star Diagonal |
1.25" Erect Image Diagonal |
Mount Type |
Altazimuth |
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 |
Apparent Field of View |
1.4 ° |
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) |
74 ft (23 m) |
Optical Coatings |
Fully-Coated |
Optical Tube Length |
30 in (762 mm) |
Warranty |
2-year Telescope Warranty |
Package Contents:
- Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope