Value-Priced, High Quality Computerized Telescope
Great for terrestrial and celestial observation, this LCM series Celestron 70mm refractor telescope has high quality optics with a built-in star finder which helps align and accurately locate objects. The lighweight computerized mount with quick-release computerized base, optical tube andaccessory tray combine for a quick no-tool set up.A sturdy aluminum tripod is included.
Telescope Features:
- High quality 70 mm refractor
- Lightweight Computerized Mount
- Built-on StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
- Quick-release computerized base, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up
- Sturdy aluminum tripod and accessory tray included
- Good for terrestrial and celestial observing
- “TheSkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
Computerized Mount Features:
- Proven NexStar computer control technology
- Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects
- SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
- Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
- Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
- Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
Specs:
| Optical Design |
Refractor |
| Aperture (mm) |
70 mm (2.76 in) |
| Focal Length (mm) |
900 mm (35 in) |
| Focal Ratio |
13 |
| Eyepiece 1 (mm) |
25 mm (0.98 in) |
| Magnification 1 |
36 x |
| Eyepiece 2 (mm) |
9 mm (0.35 in) |
| Magnification 2 |
100 x |
| Finderscope |
Built-on StarPointer |
| Star Diagonal |
1.25 Erect Image |
| Mount |
Motorized Altazimuth |
| Accessory Tray |
No Tool, Quick release |
| Tripod |
Aluminum |
| Weight (lbs) |
12 lbs (5.44 kg) |
| Highest Useful Magnification |
165 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification |
10 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
11.7 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) |
1.99 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) |
1.66 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) |
100 x |
| Angular Field of View (deg) |
1.2 ° |
| Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) |
61 ft (19 m) |
| Optical Coatings |
Fully-Coated |
| Payload Capacity |
5 lbs (2.27 kg) |
| Slew Speeds |
Nine slew speeds: 3°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, .64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x |
| Tracking Rates |
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes |
Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South |
| Alignment Procedures |
SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align |
| Computer Hand Control |
Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable |
| Database |
4,000 Object Database |
