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Can this be used as a spotting scope and if so, up to what distance? Expert Answer

Recommend emailing us at techsales@opticsplanet.com to help you out further.

by Ryan Tarczynski, Gear Expert, June 21, 2021
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No this would not be a good spotting scope.

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Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review excited about star gazing by Legacy Reviewer, Verified Owner, January 8, 2011
Our first telescope and looking forward to seeing what's out there Pros: easy to set up
2/8 found this helpful
Helpful Positive Review Celestron AstroMaster 70 AZ by Legacy Reviewer, February 25, 2008
Very good product. Easy to set up, easy to use. Able to enjoy it in a few minutes after assembly. Tripod very stable, very well made. I'm happy. Pros: easy to use Cons: none
17/18 found this helpful
Helpful Positive Review Nice entry level refractor by Sebastian, December 10, 2012
If you are new in astronomy, this is a good choice to begin with. 70mm is just nice, not too small but adequate for simple astronomy observation. Coated optics have great constrast and transmission. Included is 25 & 9mm Kneller eyepiece, which is qui...
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Helpful Positive Review Great value for a hobby telescope by Phil, August 29, 2014
I first noticed the sturdy construction when assembling it. The tripod is thick and the casing seems pretty durable. It's easy to set up, change viewing lenses and it's also easy to maneuver with large or small adjustments. The aiming mechanism is ha...
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Most Recent Reviews Paid <$100, pretty decent sight. by Stargazer, December 21, 2023
My biggest qualm with this setup is the drift. The focus does require fiddling with on certian nights/with certain images. Overall, it is a wonderful starter telescope and fairly easy to pack due to weight and adjustable height.
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Included Accessories: Standard Condition: New

Code: CI-TS-21061-EE

MPN: 21061

UPC: 050234210614

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Product Info for Celestron AstroMaster 70 AZ Altazimuth Refractor Telescope 21061

Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70 AZ Altazimuth Refractor Telescope is a dual-purpose telescope that is great for both terrestrial and celestial viewing. The Celestron Astro Master 70 AZ Telescope produces bright and clear images of the Moon and planets through the telescope's fully coated lens. The Celestron AstroMaster 70 AZ Altazimuth 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 AZ Telescopes have an Altazimuth Mount that allow the user to easily move the telescope up and down or left and right. This mount also makes the telescope easier to move when viewing terrestrial objects. 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 AZ Refractor Telescope make it a great telescope for beginners and intermediate users.image

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Specifications for Celestron AstroMaster 70 AZ Altazimuth Refractor Telescope w/ Tripod:

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: Altazimuth
Optical Coatings: Fully Coated
Weight: 18 lb (8.16 kg)
Warranty: 2 years

Features of Celestron Astro Master 70 AZ Alt-az Telescope Refractor 21061:

  • Dual-purpose, ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
  • All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
  • Permanently mounted StarPointer
  • Altazimuth (Alt-az) mount for easy 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 AZ Altazimuth Refractor Telescope 21061
  • Tripod
  • Planetarium software

Celestron AstroMaster 70 AZ Altazimuth Refractor Telescope 21061 Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

Celestron AstroMaster 70 AZ Altazimuth Refractor Telescope, New - 21061 , MPN: 21061 , UPC: 050234210614 , Code: CI-TS-21061-EE

Celestron AstroMaster 70 AZ Altazimuth Refractor Telescope 21061 Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

Celestron AstroMaster 21061 Kit - Celestron AstroMaster 70 AZ Altazimuth Refractor Telescope 21061, Accessory Set 94303 and Sky Maps 93722 , MPN: 21061-KIT , Code: CI-TS-21061-KIT
Celestron AstroMaster 70 AZ Altazimuth Telescope Refractor with Eyepice Filter Accessory Kit , MPN: 21061-KIT1 , Code: CI-TS-21061-21061-KIT1
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