Celestron Inspire 70AZ Refractor Telescope 35x Magnification Black, Blue

The Celestron Inspire 70AZ is a high-quality refractor telescope designed for beginners and hobby astronomers. With a 70mm aperture and 700mm focal length, it offers bright, clear views of the moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects. The included 35x magnification eyepiece provides detailed observations. The telescope features a sturdy alt-azimuth mount with slow-motion controls for smooth tracking, and a pre-assembled tripod for quick setup. The StarPointer red-dot finderscope helps you locate objects easily. This model comes in a stylish black and blue color scheme.

Advantages

Easy to assemble and use, the Inspire 70AZ is perfect for first-time telescope users. Its lightweight design makes it portable for backyard stargazing or trips to darker skies. The included accessory kit includes two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm) for 35x and 70x magnification, a 3x Barlow lens, and a smartphone adapter for astrophotography. The telescope also features a built-in Starry Night software download for educational astronomy.

Suitable for

• Beginner astronomers and families
• Observing the Moon, planets (Jupiter, Saturn), and bright deep-sky objects (Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy)
• Terrestrial viewing during the day
• Educational purposes and science projects

Key specifications

• Optical design: Refractor
• Aperture: 70mm
• Focal length: 700mm
• Focal ratio: f/10
• Magnification: 35x (with 20mm eyepiece), 70x (with 10mm eyepiece), up to 210x with Barlow lens
• Mount type: Alt-azimuth with slow-motion controls
• Tripod: Adjustable aluminum, pre-assembled
• Finderscope: StarPointer red-dot
• Eyepieces: 20mm (35x) and 10mm (70x)
• Barlow lens: 3x
• Smartphone adapter: Included
• Software: Starry Night Basic Edition
• Colour: Black and Blue

Recommendations

For best results, use the telescope in a dark location away from city lights. Allow the telescope to cool to ambient temperature for optimal image quality. Start with the 20mm eyepiece for wider views, then switch to the 10mm for higher magnification. The smartphone adapter lets you capture images of the Moon and planets easily.