Celestron AstroMaster 70 EQ Equatorial Refractor Telescope 21062 is a dual-purpose telescope that is great for both terrestrial and celestial viewing. The Astro Master 70 EQ Telescope by Celestron produces bright and clear images of the Moon and planets through the telescope 's Fully Coated Lens. The Refractor Telescope has a 70mm Lens, taking in enough light to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn. Also, these Celestron Telescopes come with two eyepieces of 45X and 90X magnification, which can pull in objects both near and far away. Celestron AstroMaster 70 EQ Telescopes have an Equatorial Mount that allow the user to follow objects in the sky much easier than an Altazimuth (Alt-az) Mount. Equatorial mounts use a set of counterweights that balances the telescope as it moves, making the movement more smooth. This is also very effective in high magnifications, when the smallest nudge of the telescope will greatly affect the viewing area. In addition, these Celestron AstroMaster Telescopes are very child friendly with its Refractor design, making them easy to maintain and capable to withstand continuous use. These Telescopes come with a Tripod with 1.25" thick steel legs, providing a rigid and stable platform. These features of the Celestron AstroMaster 70 EQ Equatorial Refractor Telescope 21062 make it a great telescope for beginners and intermediate users.

Celestron AstroMaster 21062 Kit includes also Celestron Illustrated Star Map Atlas Sky Maps Chart with Deep Sky objects Reference Guide 93722. Celestron Sky Map #93722 is the ideal teaching guide for learning the night sky. You wouldn't set off on a road trip without a road map, and you don't need to try to navigate the night sky without a map either. Even if you already know your way around the major constellations, Celestron Sky Map can help you locate all kinds of fascinating objects, brought to you by Celestron.

Celestron AstroMaster 21062 Ultimate Kit includes Celestron AstroMaster 70 EQ Equatorial Refractor Telescope 21062, Celestron Illustrated Star Map Atlas Sky Maps Chart with Deep Sky objects Reference Guide 93722, and Meade 1.25 inch Super Plossl 6.4mm Eyepiece07170-02. The Celestron Illustrated Star Map 93722 is a great road map to accompany your Celestron Telescope, and for people starting out in astronomy. Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepiece 1.25" - the finest in premium telescope eyepiece. For observing hairline lunar and planetary detail, splitting close double stars, or for resolving faint nebulosity in deep space, Meade Super Plossls optimize the performance of any telescope type, whether f/10 Schmidt- Cassegrain, f/16 refractor, or f/4 reflector.

The Celestron AstroMaster 70 EQ Equatorial Refractor Telescope 21062 is also available with an Altazimuth Mount (Model #21061)

Specifications for Celestron AstroMaster 70 EQ Equatorial Refractor Telescope 21062:

Optical Design:		Refractor
Aperture:		70 mm (2.76 in)
Focal Length:		900 mm (35.43 in)
Focal Ratio:		12.86
Eyepiece 1:		20 mm (0.79 in)
Magnification 1:		45 x
Eyepiece 2:		10 mm (0.39 in)
Magnification 2:		90 x
Mount:		Equatorial
Optical Coatings:		Fully Coated
Weight:		18 lb (8.16 kg)
Warranty:		2 years

Features of Celestron AstroMaster 70 EQ Equatorial Refractor Telescope 21062:

• Dual-purpose, ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
• All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
• Permanently mounted StarPointer
• Equatorial (EQ) mount for smooth and accurate control
• Pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel legs
• Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage
• "The Sky" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database

Package Contents:

• Celestron AstroMaster 70 EQ Equatorial Refractor Telescope 21062
• Tripod
• Planetarium software