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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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🚀 Abunda's Overview

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 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.
    • Celestron, name brand, well made!
Style: AstroMaster 102AZ
Celestron telescope, love this telescope. Great optics! Well made! Shipping done well! When one was shipped it got lost in shipping but with no hassles Amazon had another one shipped to me at no extra charge!
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2025 by Shaun Spendlove
    • 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
    • Great Beginner Telescope
Style: AstroMaster 102AZ
Review Image by Daniela Villegas Daniela Villegas
Review Image by Daniela Villegas Daniela Villegas
We love our Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ. We have always been fascinated with the moon, space, and planets. I bought this as a treasure my 11 year old son and 3 year old daughter can make memories with. We have not yet bought any extra accessories but will be purchasing a Barlow Lens soon to see how much more we can visualize. These photos were taken with an IPhone 14 in the lens and they are just incredible. We have moved on to now labeling the moon landmarks. You won’t regret this purchase! A year later and I finally read how to calibrate the laser. I should have taken the time to do that in the beginning but we were just so excited to use it. We still captured wonderful photos using it right out of the box. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025 by Daniela Villegas Daniela Villegas
    • Exactly what I wanted as a newbie!
Style: AstroMaster 70AZ
Great up close view of the moon and its craters. I will admit my tripod came with a pea sized dent in it, and somehow there was a long hair stuck in the tripod as well. I chose 5 star though because it aligns with what I wanted in my first telescope. Clear view of the moon and its craters. Next I want to catch Saturn with its rings before it sets on me. From what I understand from seeing other reviews with pictures is that I will be able to see that I am happy to part with my money for this telescope ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025 by Rob
    • Almost OK Telescope on an Annoying Tripod
Style: AstroMaster 102AZ
Review Image by The Californian The Californian
Update: I dropped a second star after trying to use the scope to look at the moon. This year Jupiter and Saturn were both visible, so I started first on them. Nine months later, Saturn is now a daytime planet and Jupiter sets in the early evening, so I set my sights on the moon. Since I also bought a set of upgraded gold-line eyepieces, I expected to see a nice sharp image. I was very disappointed. Nothing was truly sharp. I tired every trick I knew. I went up and down the magnifications of my gold-line eyepieces. I tried both of the original Celestron eyepieces. I tried a moon filter. I tried adding my 80A filter to the moon filter. I put a cut-out over the large objective lens to reduce total light and increase contrast. I cleaned my eyepieces. I took apart the telescope and cleaned the star diagonal and the objective lens/lenses (The objective uses double lenses). Nothing helped. I began to suspect my eyesight and pulled out my binoculars and found my binoculars and gave me me a nice sharp image at one-eighth the cost. I'm still leaving this telescope 3 stars because I was impressed by it's ability to capture light and see distant faint objects, including Jupiter's moons and Saturn's rings. However, the resolution and contrast were disappointing for a $300+ telescope. Original review I dropped a star due to the annoying telescope mount on the tripod. Even with the mechanisms unlocked, when I first got the telescope, the mount was very hard to rotate, both horizontally and vertically. Basically, it is so stiff that once you put enough pressure to overcome the friction, it suddenly shoots past your target. I will provide directions on how reduce this problem, but plan on buying an 8 mm hex key (or 5/16 inch hex key) and Super Lube synthetic grease. I had a beginner telescope since I was 8 or 10 years old and shared it with my kids from time to time until it fell apart somewhere in my late 30s. I'm now past 60 and wanted to be able occasionally look at the moon and planets again, without breaking the bank. I first bought a $150 80mm Hexeum telescope, but returned it a few days later, realizing that I would have to spend lots more to replace every eyepiece and and drill some holes to install a better finder scope. So, it took a big breath, and bought the Celestron 102AZ for $300. When it arrived, I pulled the large refractor scope out of the box and was impressed. The telescope is best described as advanced beginner or pre-intermediate. I put it together and adjusted the finder scope while it was still daylight. After nightfall saw Jupiter and at least 4 moons and Saturn with its rings and at least one moon. The red-spot finder was a big help in targeting the planets and the eyepieces were pretty good for inexpensive Keller lenses. I also bought a 2X and a 3X Svbony Barlow lens to make the images bigger. I was impressed by the quality of the images, even with the beginner eyepieces. Now for the tripod. I know some reviewers expect a heavier tripod, but i found it sturdy enough, especially after trying the lightweight tripod that came with the $150 Hexeum telescope that I returned. However, the telescope mount was very, very stiff for both horizontal rotation (azimuth) and vertical up and down (altitude). I tried oiling various parts with WD-40 and light oil, but that solution failed. After email correspondence with Celestron and reading about similar complaints online, here is what I found. Between the tripod legs, under the mount, there is an overtightened bolt that attaches the horizontal rotating plate to the base that attaches to the legs. Turn the mount upside-down, then use an 8mm (or 5/16 inch) hex key (same thing as an Allen wrench) to loosen the bottom bolt counter-clockwise about a quarter turn. If that's not enough, turn it a hair more. Now flip it back over and try rotating the mount horizontally. If unlocked, it should turn smoothly and freely with almost no friction. The altitude (up and down) mechanism is a little harder to fix. The altitude mechanism attaches the telescope to a horizontally split tube that rotates around two parallel black disks, one on each side of the altitude mechanism, The disks are hidden by an orange cap on one side and grey metal on the other side, but they are visible though the horizontal split (or gap) in the mechanism. You may need a bright light or flashlight to look in the gap and see the black disks. The twisting handle, called the pan handle, reduces the size of the horizontal split (gap), causing the tube to grip onto the disks. Unfortunately, even when completely loosened, there still too much friction on the disks. To reduce the friction, buy some Super Lube Multipurpose Synthetic Grease, then take a toothpick or skewer and dab some grease on the edge of the black disks, which can only be reached through the horizontal "split" or gap in the altitude tube. After you dab in some grease, loosen the pan handle lever and rotate the altitude down and up, over and back in order to spread the grease. I had to dab the grease on the edges of the gap a several times and at multiple altitudes. Although the altitude rotation is not as smooth as I would like, it is a lot better with the synthetic grease. One more detail. Unlike the Hexeum telescope, the Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ does not come with a free carry bag. A decent carry bag is not cheap but is a worthwhile purchase to protect your telescope, especially if you ever need to store the telescope, move to a new apartment, or travel with the telescope. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2022 by The Californian The Californian

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