Buy Celestron 21062 AstroMaster 70 EQ Refractor TelescopeCelestron 21062 AstroMaster 70 EQ Refractor Telescope Product Description:
- Model Number: 21062
- Magnification: 90
Product Description
If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky. The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors.
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77 of 79 people found the following review helpful.
Good for beginners
By SaM4842
At first I was skeptical about the quality of this telescope because of it's price range, but once I received it, I was pleasantly surprised.The build quality is quite good. The tripod is very sturdy and the equatorial mount is well constructed. If I am not mistaken, some of the more expensive Celestron telescopes use this same tripod and mount. This package comes with a software that helps you locate stars and planets, so as long as you set the telescope to the north correctly, trying to locate stars is not a problem.One thing I wished I had paid more attention to is the dimensions of the whole telescope kit. It is much larger than I anticipated; my reasoning was: it is a kid's telescope, it is probably not full sized. Not so!Most telescope books I read said you cannot get a decent telescope for under $300, but for the beginner, the price and quality of this telescope is a great buy.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful.
A great beginner telescope
By C. Vitalos
I bought this telescope for my 7 year old daughter's birthday. She was absolutely delighted when she and I viewed Jupiter and its moons, and Venus.This telescope provides stunning views of the Moon. You can also see "naked eye" planets e.g. Venus, Jupiter, however, they are a bit small. If you want to see them in greater detail I would suggest purchasing a telescope with a higher magnification rating.The equatorial mount is worth the additional money over the altazimuth mount (Astromaster 70 AZ) in my opinion. The ability to track objects with one slight turn of a nob (after you accurately align the scope to Polaris) with the equatorial mount is much more convenient. Also, this mount is a "must have" if you plan to get the optional tracking motor and intend to take pictures with the optional camera mount.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.I have used no finer refractor for beginning astronomers!
By R. C. NELSON
First, this telescope nearly falls together without having to use your tool kit. Secondly, the equatorial mount is well-built and settles out nicely. Thirdly, the erecting prism comes in very handy for daytime viewing.I have been making reflecting telescopes for over 40 years, including monster 18-inch telescopes. Yes, I am a reflector bigot, but this telescope can be used by sitting in a chair, and its achromatic primary is well color-corrected.The additional 10mm over the more common 60mm refractor is only barely noticeable in some nebulae to the trained eye, but you know its there, even though this feels like a 60mm. IOW -- It is not too large or heavy.It comes with a 20mm and a very short focal length eyepiece that is nearly unusable. Not so good. It really needs to come with a 12.5mm eyepiece!There is simply no better telescope for a beginner, including a 4/14" reflector. Man, that was hard to type, but it is true. Don't argue this point unless you own this scope.This company also makes an 80mm with a clock drive! Amazon needs to list it, and try to keep it in stock!
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