Celestron Astromaster 70mm f/12.8

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. 

Features:

• Quick and easy no-tool setup
• Permanently mounted StarPointer
• Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
• Quick release dovetail attachment - no tool setup
• Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch - for smooth and accurate pointing
• Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25"" steel tube legs - Provides a rigid and stable platform
• All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
• Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
• ""The Sky®"" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images

  Specifications:

• Optical Design : Refractor
• Aperture : 70 mm
• Focal Length : 900 mm
• Focal Ratio : 12.86
• Eyepiece 1 : 20 mm
• Magnification 1 : 45 x
• Eyepiece 2 : 10 mm
• Magnification 2 : 90 x
• Mount : Altazimuth
• Optical Coatings : Fully Coated
• Weight : 8.16 kg
• Finderscope : Built-on StarPointer
• Tube Attachment : Dovetail Bar
• Star Diagonal : Erect Image Diagonal - 1.25""
• Tripod : 1.25"" steel tube legs
• CD ROM : The Sky L1
• Highest Useful Magnification : 165 x
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude : 11.7
• Resolution (Rayleigh) : 1.99 arcsec
• Resolution (Dawes) : 1.66 arcsec
• Light Gathering Power : 100 x
• Angular Field of View : 1.1 °
• Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) : 58 ft (17.68 m)
• Optical Tube Length : 36 in (914.4 mm

R100.00 Insured Parcel Post in South Africa