The Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope is an ideal choice for an affordable and high quality telescope that will provide many hours of enjoyment for the entire family, It has a lightweight frame and fully coated glass optics, perfect for viewing on the go. It's quick and easy, no-tool setup, and comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm), erect image star diagonal, finderscope, and a Barlow Lens.
The Celestron Cometron 114AZ Reflector Telescope means that even beginner stargazers can catch stunning views of the next comet with Designed specifically for viewing comets, the Cometron 114AZ offers a 114 mm parabolic mirror to capture the sharpest views of even dim comets on their journey toward the Sun. It features two high-quality Kellner eyepieces are included to enhance your views. The simple Newtonian reflector optical design, altazimuth mount, and included red-dot finderscope make it easy to navigate the night sky. The steel tripod provides stability.
Features
- Quality optical design - parabolic mirror provides sharp image and eliminates spherical aberration
- Fast focal ratio offers a wide field of view, perfect for observing comets, star clusters, galaxies, and more
- No-tool setup means you are up and observing in no time
- Lightweight and portable, a great grab-and-go telescope
- Large aperture collects more light and provides more detail
Specifications
Optical Design Newtonian Reflector
Aperture (mm) 114 mm (4.49 in)
Focal Length 450 mm (18 in)
Focal Ratio 3.95
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) 20mm Kellner mm (0.79 in)
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) 10mm Kellner mm (0.39 in)
Finderscope StarPointer Red Dot Finder
Mount Type Alt-azimuth with panning handle
Tripod Adjustable, stainless steel
Tripod Leg Diameter 1.0in
Highest Useful Magnification 269 x
Lowest Useful Magnification 16 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 12.8
Resolution (Rayleigh) 1.22 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes) 1.02 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) 265 x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction 1.35 in (34 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter 30%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area 9.05%
Optical Coatings Aluminum with SiO2
Optical Tube Length 18 in (457 mm)
Optical Tube Weight 3.8 lbs (1.72 kg)
Total Telescope Kit Weight 8.4 lbs (3.81 kg)
Mount Height (Max) 46 in (1168 mm)
Mount Height (Min) 29 in (737 mm)
Warranty 2-year Telescope Warranty