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Celestron – AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope – Refractor Telescope – Fully-Coated Glass Optics – Adjustable-Height Tripod – Bonus Astronomy Software Package

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Features

  • POWERFUL TELESCOPE FOR BEGINNERS: The AstroMaster 70AZ is the perfect entry-level telescope for adults and kids eager to explore the night sky. You get bright, clear views and simple, intuitive operation.
  • HIGH-QUALITY 70MM OPTICS: Enjoy crisp, detailed views through the fully coated 70mm (2.8") achromatic refractor perfect for observing the Moon, planets, bright star clusters, and even terrestrial landmarks.
  • VERSATILE DAY & NIGHT USE: Designed for both astronomical and land-based viewing, the AstroMaster 70AZ lets you explore the stars at night and enjoy daytime views of wildlife or distant landmarks.
  • EASY-TO-USE ALT-AZIMUTH MOUNT: Smoothly navigate the sky with a manual alt-azimuth mount and easy-to-use panhandle, which lets you point the telescope up, down, and side to side with precision.
  • QUICK SETUP: With just a few key parts to assemble, you can go from box to backyard in minutesno tools required. The sturdy, adjustable tripod provides stable, comfortable viewing tailored to your height, perfect for adults or kids, standing or seated.
  • ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), an erect image star diagonal, and a StarPointer red dot finderscope. You'll also receive a FREE download of one of the top-rated astronomy software programs to learn more.
  • UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.

Description

Discover the Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ, an easy-to-use, beginner-friendly refractor telescope perfect for kids and adults to use together. Its 70mm (2.8") fully coated achromatic objective lens delivers bright, sharp views of the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and star clusters. Thanks to its refractor design, the AstroMaster 70AZ provides a right-side-up image, making it just as effective for daytime viewing of land-based objects like wildlife and scenery. This versatile telescope features an intuitive alt-azimuth mount with a smooth panhandle, allowing effortless pointing and tracking without complex setup or alignment. Assembly is fast and frustration-free thanks to the telescope’s simple design with just a few key parts—no tools required. The adjustable full-height tripod ensures a stable base and can be customized for comfortable viewing for adults or kids, in a standing or seated position. The AstroMaster 70AZ comes complete with essential accessories to get you started right out of the box: a 20mm eyepiece for wide-field 45x magnification, a 10mm eyepiece for detailed 90x views, an erect image diagonal, a StarPointer red dot finderscope for fast target acquisition, and a free download of top-rated astronomy software Starry Night to help plan your sessions. Weighing just 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) fully assembled, this telescope is easy to move and set up in your backyard or at a dark-sky site. Backed by Celestron’s 2-Year Warranty and US- based technical support, the AstroMaster 70AZ is an outstanding choice for beginners seeking a simple, versatile, and rewarding introduction to astronomy.

Brand: Celestron


Model Name: AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope


Optical Tube Length: 685 Millimeters


Eye Piece Lens Description: 20mm and 10mm


Objective Lens Diameter: 70 Millimeters


Telescope Mount Description: Altazimuth Mount


Product Dimensions: 27"D x 32"W x 51"H


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Power Source: Manual


Finderscope: StarPointer™ red dot finderscope


Product Dimensions: 27 x 32 x 51 inches


Item Weight: 10.8 pounds


Item model number: 21061


Batteries: 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: January 1, 2007


Department: mens


Manufacturer: Celestron Acquisition LLC


Language: English


Frequently asked questions

The Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ is a refractor telescope, which utilizes a glass lens at the front to collect light and form an image. It's well-suited for beginners and amateur astronomers who are looking into observing celestial objects like the moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects.

Yes, the AstroMaster 70AZ comes with a bonus astronomy software package. This software can help users to learn about the night sky, identify stars, planets, and constellations, as well as plan their observing sessions.

Absolutely, the AstroMaster 70AZ features an adjustable height tripod, which allows users to set it up for comfortable viewing whether they are standing or seated. It is designed to be sturdy and stable for clear viewing.

Yes, the AstroMaster 70AZ has fully coated glass optics, which enhance the brightness and clarity of the image by increasing light transmission and reducing reflections and glare. This results in clearer and more detailed views of celestial objects.

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This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.

The product reviews for the telescope indicate an overall positive experience among amateur astronomers and families introducing the wonders of space to the younger generation. Users appreciate the product's ease of assembly and usage, as well as its portability and sturdy build. The telescope offers good quality views and is considered a great transition from beginner to intermediate stargazing. However, a common issue seems to be the subpar quality of the included finder scope.

Pros

  • 🔭 Manual operation that is lauded for being "AWESOME" by users
  • 🌟 Easy to assemble and beginner-friendly for children
  • 🌕 Provides clear and detailed views of celestial objects like the moon
  • 🚀 Comes with helpful features like an electronic star finder, and the potential for upgrades with additional accessories
  • ✨ Telescopes are sturdy yet light enough to carry for stargazing in different locations

Cons

  • 🔴 The included finder scope/red dot is of low quality and can be inaccurate
  • 🚸 Telescope may be sensitive to movement, frustrating to beginners when trying to focus

Should I Buy It?

If you're looking for a beginner to intermediate telescope that provides clear views of celestial bodies and is user-friendly for both adults and children, this is a great option. The product offers solid value for money, but be prepared to possibly upgrade the finder scope for a better stargazing experience.

    • Amazing Telescope!
Style: AstroMaster 102AZ
Review Image by Asu Musisi Asu Musisi
Did a lot of research on the best telescope to buy, low maintenance with excellent images. Refractor vs Reflective was the question Refractor won hands down when you put everything together to get a well-rounded scope on a budget. Also bought a filter so as to take pictures of the moon, 2X Barlow lens and a 3X. Settled with the 2X as that is perfect. I also added a zoom lens where I can go from 7-24mm. My daughter loves this thing and we're always sky watching together. The image below was taken using my iPhone 15 Pro after I adjusted the exposure perfectly. It was amazing taking this detailed picture with such a simple setup. We have also seen Jupiter and 4 of its biggest moon, Mars, Venus and Saturn. Something happens to your spirit and mind when you see them for the first time with your own eyes. It's almost like they're whispering something to you like Hey! we were here the whole time. WOW! We forget we live in space and rotate around a star (Sun). What we do is pay attention to when objects are closest to the earth to get the most out of this telescope. Worth every penny. Now I want to buy the $1400 8SE from the same company since I want something that gathers more light, yet still small and easily portable. Dobsonian Reflector equivalent is a no go. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2025 by Asu Musisi Asu Musisi
    • Very nice Telescope for Beginers
Style: AstroMaster 70AZ
I have been using this telescope for about a year now and it never bores me. You can easily watch the below celestial objects -> Moon in a very high definition -> Mars -> Jupiter with jupiter's moons -> Saturn -> Venus -> Orion Nebula and many many objects. Pros: -> Very helpfull viewfinder -> The First light software is very helpful -> Sturdy design -> The 90degree prism makes erect images -> Very nice focal length Cons: -> Tripod is very very bad. The movement of the telescope up and down while tracking will be of a big challenge The horizontal rotation is fine. But when u move up and down while u r watching through the eyepiece, it will become very difficult to track due to the spillover movement in the tripod's rotators. WHen u tight your telescope, it gets tight in a different position. With this tripod, it almost becomes impossible to tight the telescope exactly after tracking something. You fix it and the telescope will move and gets fixed somewhere where u can see only blank sky. For such a company like celestron, this tripod is a black mark. -> Heavy vibration on the tripods. The nuts and bolts and joints starts sounding unusually after some days of usage. If you plan to buy this, better buy it along with vibration suppression pads or else it will not be fruitful in long term From a telescope perspective, this is a very nice investment for a beginer to intermediate astronomers. You will enjoy the fun of it when you see it in refractors. My suggestion to celestron is to fix these tripods to avoid frustration on these nice telescopes. The goodwill of telescope is lost because of the bad quality tripod. Overall, this is a product I am enjoying every day. Please be very choosy between reflectors and refractors. And please dont see sun using this. Even with a solar filter, i suggest NO. Refractors get in a lot of light focus which sometimes makes the UV rays even come out of solar filters. Nice product except for the Irritating Tripod. :) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2011 by Ganesh Narayanan
    • Good value for price
Style: AstroMaster 90EQ
The views, at least for the moon, (I live in a really light polluted area), are great, but the mount is a little wobbly when fully extended. Ota and eyepieces are good.
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2025 by Michael D. Lundquist
    • Amazing Purchase
Style: AstroMaster 70AZ
This is genuinely so good if you’re on a budget. it is super super clear. the first night i used it, it was cloudy but some stars decided to pop out for me. granted this isnt like a $20,000 telescope so it does just look like a dot, at least with the lenses provided but its super super cool. it was pretty simple to put together except for the finderscope. that one i had to figure out on my own. you have to remove the base of the finderscope from the finderscope itselff. and then slide them together. but other than that its super easy. you have to line it up too dont forget that. that part was a bit annoying but im used to it now. its relatively stable. its got a decent weight to the base. overall a great product at a cheaper price. I would go with this one if you’re looking for one! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025 by Bo M.
    • Awesome telescope for hobbyist
Style: AstroMaster 70AZ
Review Image by Algernon7 Algernon7
Review Image by Algernon7 Algernon7
Review Image by Algernon7 Algernon7
Most folks like reflectors but all of that collimating just turns me off. My AstroMaster is always ready to go in a minute's notice and where I live (southern Louisiana) that's important. Our weather is cloudy for a large portion of the year so when the sky does clear I don't have time to play around with aligning mirrors. This scope is plenty powerful enough to check out the moon in great detail, Jupiter (you can see the cloud bands) and Saturn (rings are visible). It is also fine for the larger and brighter Messier objects like M31 (Andromeda Galaxy) and M42 (Orion Nebula). I do suggest eventually getting the Celestron lens addon kit for it though as that opens up so many more options and the lenses are just a better quality. Lastly I will comment on the tripod. I am giving this scope a 5 star rating DESPITE the tripod. It's not that it's flimsy, it's fairly sturdy, but the clutch system makes it really hard to get it set onto a moving object and then to re-position when it moves. Honestly, I usually just mount this scope on top of one of my sturdy video tripods and it works even better. There are threads on the bottom of the scope's dovetail mount that allow you to mount it to a standard tripod and that wins lots of brownie points with me. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2014 by Algernon7 Algernon7

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