The AstroMaster LT 70AZ Telescope from Celestron is an excellent way to encourage a budding interest to observing the celestial pieces of eye-candy that adorn the night dome of the heavens. With a moderate 70mm aperture the AstroMaster LT 70AZ comes with everything needed to get started appreciating the wonders of the night sky. Two eye pieces of 10 and 20mm with an included diagonal supply versatile magnification to move from a farther wider view to a closer more detailed study. An attached StarPointer finderscope boasts an illuminated set of concentric circles for acquiring a general direction to aim the telescope while trying to pin-down a specific target. A basic manual altazimuth mount dispenses intuitive tracking and alignment of the scope. This is a better entry level telescope for first time indulgence in the astronomical art of sky watching. It is packed full of everything needed to get started.

Achromatic Refractor    70mm Aperture    700mm f/10    Steel Leg Tripod    Manual Altazimuth Mount    Two Eyepieces    Diagonal    Highest Magnification 165x    SkyX Astronomy Software

Quick release dovetail attachment

Fully coated glass optics for clear, crisp images

Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories

Two eyepieces and a diagonal for optimal viewing experiences

Permanently mounted StarPointer allows general area acquisition

Pan handle Altazimuth control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing

"The Sky" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images

Rugged, pre-assembled tripod with 1" steel tube legs provides a rigid and stable platform

Technical data; 10mm and 20mm eyepieces with 70x and 35x magnification respectively, 10-165x lowest to highest useful magnification, 11.7 Limiting Stellar Magnitude, Rayleigh Resolution of 1.99 arc seconds, Dawes Resolution of 1.66 arc seconds, Light Gathering Power of 100x, AOV & FOV = 1.7° - 89' @ 1000 yd / 29.5 m @ 1000 m

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. need Manual to repair a Celestron Nexstar: is it available on-line?

A: Yes there is. Here is a link: http://bit.ly/2blTcYI

Q: 2. Can this be converted to the Wi-Fi enabled model? I don't see a kit for purchase.

A: We do sell a Wifi Kit for purchase with this Scope. Link to Kit: https://bhpho.to/2I424am

Q: 3. What mount do I need for my Canon EOS 7d?

A: To connect a Canon 7D camera to the Celestron NexStar 6SE 150mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope you would need these 2 parts: https://bhpho.to/40ZMsIZ and https://bhpho.to/42P7TM8

Q: 4. Can the telescope be used with the Sky Safari App or only the Celestron SkyPortal?

A: Yes, the NexStar Evolution has the built-in WiFi so you can use that with the SkyPortal app. I can not confirm the use of Sky Safari, as that is another company.

Q: 5. Is this good for Astrophotography using a DSLR or Mirrorless camera??

A: Yes it will work with either Camera Type. It's perfect for Astrophotography.

Q: 6. there are some lights on the street will this work?

A: It depends on how many ad how bright the lights are. This does help: Ice Lipo Light Pollution Filter (1.25") BH #ICLP125 • MFR #ICE-LP-125 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1485007-REG/ice_ice_lp_125_1_25_lipo_light_pollution.html

Q: 7. How many amps does the 6SE draw, both while tracking and while slewing? So basically minimum and maximum?

A: Hi, I have an 8SE, but the electronic specifications are the same for both models. Manual (in Appendix A - Electronic Specification) says that power supply must be 12VDC-750mA. As I'm electronic technician, I have made measures using a multimeter. The results was:170 mA-Stand by 370 mA-Right Ascension running 305 mA-Declination running 510 mA-RA+D simultaneously

Q: 8. Do you need to use a Wedge ( Celestron HD Pro Wedge) for the scope to track an object?

A: Yes that is correct. You would need the Celestron EQ Wedge for NexStar 6/8SE Evolution Telescopes. Website link: http://bhpho.to/1n0f5kn

Q: 9. Outside USA

A: This item can be shipped outside the US.

Q: 10. Is the Celestron Starsense Autoalign compatible with the NexStar Evoluation 9.25?

A: Yes, the Celestron StarSense AutoAlign Telescope Alignment System (BH #CESSATAA • MFR #94005) is compatible with the Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25 235mm f/10 AZ GoTo Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope.