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product_id: 1144598
title: "Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope for Moon & Planet Viewing | Fully Coated Glass Optics, Crisp Moon & Planetary Views, Alt-Azimuth Mount with Easy Manual Controls, Beginner Friendly"
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# StarPointer red dot finderscope 70mm fully coated optics Tool-free quick setup Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope for Moon & Planet Viewing | Fully Coated Glass Optics, Crisp Moon & Planetary Views, Alt-Azimuth Mount with Easy Manual Controls, Beginner Friendly

**Brand:** celestron
**Price:** B/.848
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope for Moon & Planet Viewing | Fully Coated Glass Optics, Crisp Moon & Planetary Views, Alt-Azimuth Mount with Easy Manual Controls, Beginner Friendly by celestron
- **How much does it cost?** B/.848 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1144598-celestron-astromaster-70az-refractor-telescope-for-moon-and-planet-viewing)

## Best For

- celestron enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted celestron brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Targeting:** StarPointer red dot finderscope ensures fast, accurate object acquisition every time.
- • **Effortless Setup & Use:** No tools required—assemble and start exploring the cosmos in minutes with intuitive manual controls.
- • **Crystal-Clear 70mm Optics:** Fully coated achromatic lens delivers bright, sharp views of the Moon, planets, and star clusters.
- • **Stable & Adjustable Tripod:** Comfortable height customization for adults and kids, whether standing or seated.
- • **Versatile Day & Night Viewing:** Right-side-up refractor design perfect for both celestial and terrestrial observations.

## Overview

The Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ is a beginner-friendly refractor telescope featuring a fully coated 70mm achromatic lens for crisp lunar and planetary views. Its easy-to-use alt-azimuth mount with a smooth panhandle and StarPointer red dot finderscope make celestial navigation simple. Designed for quick, tool-free assembly and versatile day or night use, it includes essential accessories and a free astronomy software download. Lightweight and stable with an adjustable tripod, it’s backed by a 2-year warranty and US-based support, making it the perfect starter telescope for aspiring stargazers.

## 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.

Review: A must buy for beginners! - I got this telescope about a month and a half ago. I waited to write a review so I could have some time to use it a few times. If you're even remotely thinking about getting a telescope and you're a beginner, don't hesitate and just get it! Looking at all the telescopes on desertcart can be overwhelming, so take the guesswork out and get this one. It's super simple to set up and extremely easy to use. Some of the fancier telescopes require calibration steps, yes the views they produce are superior but it's intimidating for beginners. However this one is ready to go, just point and look. I would highly recommend aligning the laser, which is super easy and takes only minutes. It's a nice tool, point the laser on the object you want to view and it's in your in your eyepiece when you look through the telescope. That simple. The moon looks amazing through this. Tonight I finally found Saturn and Jupiter. I could see Saturn's rings very clearly and 3 of Jupiter's moons. I could even see faint color bands on Saturn. I would recommend an app for your phone such as sky view or sky Safari so you can identify what you're looking at or see what time each planet or star comes into view. Sky Safari will show the trajectory of objects complete with times or the trajectory. It's a great tool to have. I'm beyond pleased with this telescope and the price can't be beat.
Review: Amazingly easy to use - recommend buy the powerseeker accesssory kit with it - I love this telescope. It's my first scope but I've borrowed ones in the past and knew this one would be good to learn with because it is not overly complicated and is VERY easy to set-up. I had it put together in less than 10 minutes. The longest time was getting the disc battery into the back of the red light finder (battery is included) and thinking I had a problem when it was just that I had not screwed the battery cover all the way down. The scope is also light for easy transportation by anyone. I bought this in combination with the $20 PowerSeeker accessory kit which was a perfect match. The telescope comes with 20mm and 10mm lenses in storage containers similar to clear film canisters. The powerseeker kit comes with 15mm & 9mm lenses, red & blue filters & a moon filter in a hard black case. The filters screw onto the end of the lense that goes into the scope - easily with no issues in diameter. If you reorganize the filters to fit all of them in one spot in the case you can put all the lenses from the scope and kit in the case. It was a great deal considering the moon filter alone costs ~$15 if you buy it by itself and now I have more lenses and easy storage. I had the scope out for the first time last night after I set it up. I easily found Jupiter, sighted it in with the red dot finder (move your head until the two red dots make a single point and put that point on the object you want to look at), and then looked at it with the 20mm, adjusting the focus knob only a little. I switched over to the 9mm and saw to my amazement Jupiter's orangish colored cloud bands as well as all 4 moons quite clearly. The moon wasn't up so no comments on that but for a first night out this was pretty impressive. The only negative is that although the scope swings easily from side to side if you loosen the azimuth angle stop, it does not move as easily as I'd like up and down to track stars and planets as the earth spins. This may just be a break-in issue and was not that big of a deal. I had no issues with the stand (I was actually impressed with how well it was made for a telescope this cheap) but I had it at it's lowest point as I like to sit on the ground on a blanket and spread my stuff around me.

## 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 minutes—no 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000MLHMAS |
| Additional Features | Fully-coated optics, StarPointer red dot finderscope, included astronomy software |
| Best Sellers Rank | #336 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #29 in Telescope Refractors |
| Brand | Celestron |
| Built-In Media | 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, Erect image 90° diagonal, Optical tube, StarPointer™ red dot finderscope, Tripod and mount (preassembled) |
| Coating | Fully Coated |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,791) |
| Dawes Limit | 1.66 arc_sec |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 1.56 millimeters |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | 20mm and 10mm |
| Field Of View | 262.6 degrees |
| Finderscope | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Focal Length Description | 900 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234210614 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 27"D x 32"W x 51"H |
| Item Type Name | Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope |
| Item Weight | 10.8 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Celestron Acquisition LLC |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 21061 |
| Model Name | AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope |
| Model Number | 21061 |
| Mount | Altazimuth Mount |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 7 centimeters |
| Optical-Tube Length | 68.5 centimeters |
| Power Source | Manual |
| UPC | 050234210614 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY |
| Zoom Ratio | 45 multiplier x |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Celestron
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** 20mm and 10mm
- **Finderscope:** StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
- **Focus Type:** Manual Focus
- **Model Name:** AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 7 centimeters
- **Optical Tube Length:** 68.5 centimeters
- **Power Source:** Manual
- **Product Dimensions:** 27"D x 32"W x 51"H
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Altazimuth Mount

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can we upgrade this by adding lenses or eye pieces in a later purchase, is compatible such lenses available in celeron/amazon?**
A: Hi karan,  Yes you can, you can purchase this one as a later option:http://www.celestron.com/astronomy/celestron-eyepiece-and-filter-kit-1-25-in.htmlThanks, PCrush

**Q: Are you able to find any planets with this telescope?**
A: This is my first telescope. I have owned it for about a month. Last night, I was able to easily locate & view Jupiter & Saturn. I was actually amazed that the reddish brown lines that go across Jupiter were easily visible. Saturn with its beautiful rings was was truly amazing.

**Q: Is just for star gazing?  I want to point it out to sea and watch whales.**
A: This is for celestrial AND terrestrial viewing. yes, you can look at the whales. And yes, you can view the beautiful night sky:D

**Q: what are the batteries for?**
A: For the laser pointer to help you align the scope at an object. You can easily use the scope without batteries.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-31*