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Telescope AC 70/700 AZ Inspire

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Aperture (mm) Price
70 $ 319.00
100 $ 510.00

Product description

More about the series Inspire...

The Inspire series combines proven optics with a new design:

  • The sturdy steel tripod has red lighting. This allows you to find the accessories on the accessory tray without losing the darkness adaptation of your eyes. You can even remove the lighting to use it as a small torch.
  • The accessory tray is not only practical, it also stabilises the tripod. On the telescopes in the Inspire series, the tray is an integral part of the tripod and cannot be unscrewed. You can simply fold up the tripod together with the tray.
  • To help you align the telescope with an object, Inspire telescopes are equipped with a newly developed red dot finder. Unlike other finders of this type, it does not simply project a dot, but two target circles. This prevents a target point from outshining the object you are actually looking for.
  • The dust cover of the Inspire telescopes has a built-in smartphone adapter. The smartphone is held in place by rubber bands, making the adaptor suitable for virtually any model. You can remove the rubber eyepiece cups from the included eyepieces and insert the eyepieces firmly into the adaptor. This ensures a secure connection.
  • The sensitive focuser is equipped with a scale.

The telescopes in the Inspire series are ideal for beginners in astronomy. Experienced astronomers looking for a second instrument that is quick to set up should choose an Inspire and enjoy the design advantages of this series! With an Inspire, you can take a quick look at the Moon and planets – or a current comet.

But that's not all: thanks to the upright image in the eyepiece and the convenient scale on the focus, the Inspire is also ideal for nature observation!

The Optics of the AC 70/700:

With its 70mm aperture, this refractor collects 100 times more light than the naked eye and substantially more light than a typical beginner telescope possessing an only slightly smaller aperture of 60mm. This means it also has a higher resolution and, with a maximum magnification of 140X, can already show you the larger surface features when observing planets such as Saturn, Jupiter and Mars. It is also very rewarding to observe the moon: One can beautifully observe the cratered landscape of the moon, which always looks different depending upon the moon's current phase. It is also interesting for nature watching in daylight - made possible by using an erecting lens or an Amici prism. Focusing takes place by means of a rack and pinion focus wheel at the focuser. This allows the image sharpness to always be precisely adjusted and to remain fixed during observing.

The optics are also highly suitable for use as a guide scope for astrophotography or guiding in conjunction with a larger telescope.

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.

Our expert comment:

Please also read our Astro Blog article: [cms://shop/b_id=29727 “Celestron Inspire: Reconceptualized entry-level telescopes!"]

(Stefan Taube)

Specifications

Optics


Type
Refractor
Type of build
Achromat
Aperture (mm)
70
Focal length (mm)
700
Aperture ratio (f/)
10
Resolving capacity
1,64
Limit value (mag)
11
Light gathering capacity
100
Max. useful magnification
140
Tube construction
Full tube

Focuser


Type of build
Gear rack
Connection ( to eyepiece)
1,25"

Mount


Mounting type
Azimuthal
GoTo control
no

Tripod


Tripod leg diameter (mm)
31,7
Accessory plate
yes
Material
Steel
Height (cm)
119
Type
Tripod

Included accessories


1.25'' eyepieces
K 20mm, K 10mm
Deviating optics
1.25", 90°Amici prism
Dew Shield
yes
Camera adaptor
Smartphone
Prism rail
Vixen-Style
Miscellaneous
Pocket torch
Finder scope
Red dot finder

General


Series
Inspire

Area of application


Moon & Planets
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Sun
no (Only with appropriate Sun filter)
Nature Observation
yes
Astrophotography
no

Recommended for


Beginners
yes
Advanced
no
Observatories
no

Product safety

Manufacturer: Celestron, LLC., 2835 Columbia St, 90503 Torrance, California, US, www.celestron.com
Responsible person: Baader Planetarium GmbH, Zur Sternwarte, 82291 Mammendorf, DE, [email protected]

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Celestron Telescope AC 70/700 AZ Inspire

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Celestron Telescope AC 70/700 AZ Inspire

The adapter lets you position your smartphone precisely over the eyepiece.

Celestron Telescope AC 70/700 AZ Inspire
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