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Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70 AZ Refractor Telescope Review

 
Manufacturer: Celestron
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Model#: 210.61
Weight: 20.35lbs
Height: 9.70"		   Width: 14.70"
Length: 38.40"

Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Retail Price: $129.95
Online Price: $78.78
A discount of $51.17!
* Price is subject to change.
Features:
  • Quick and easy no-tool setup
  • Permanently mounted StarPointer
  • Erect image optics , Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
  • Quick release dovetail attachment, no tool setup
  • Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch, for smooth and accurate pointing (21061, 21063 & 31043)
Ideal for budding astronomers, the lightweight AstroMaster telescope sets up without tools and is easy to use. The scope is equipped with a 2.8" aperture and fully coated, erect image optics that deliver bright, clear images of our solar system--or, you can use it for land viewing, too! The altazimuth mount has a convenient pan handle and built-in clutch for smooth motion and precise targeting, while the permanently mounted StarPointer finderscope makes it easy to locate stars and planets. Pre-assembled steel tripod and a quick-release dovetail attachment allows quick, easy assembly--no tools needed. Weighs only 18 lbs including the tripod. Also includes an accessory tray, two 1.25" eyepieces (10mm and 20mm) and The Sky planetarium software program with 10,000 object database and enhanced images. Easy to set up The pre-assembled tripod with quick-release dovetail attachment let you get this telescope up and ready in minutes, without tools. High-quality imagesEnjoy bright, clear views with the 2.8" aperture and fully coated, erect image optics. Handles smoothlyThe pan-handle altazimuth mount with built-in clutch makes it easy to maneuver the scope and find exactly what you're looking for. Works as a spotting scope, tooBecause it has erect image optics, it can be used for viewing landscapes during the day, as well as the sky at night.

User Submitted Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70 AZ Refractor Telescope Reviews


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Date: 2009-01-06
Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70 AZ Refractor Telescope
This is a great Telescope! For the price that I paid I was amazed when I received this item. I could not have asked for something better. The only problem I had was, I paid extra to have the item delivered faster but I did not get it when it should have been.

Date: 2008-12-30
A bit disappointed
This telescope was a real disappointment for me and my son. It is very difficult to aim, the pointer is virtually useless and it has a tendency to drift from where its been pointed. It also doesn't magnify very well, this combined with the fact that it is difficult to aim means that it is only good for looking at objects that are relatively large to begin with (like the moon)and easy to point at.

Date: 2008-09-15
Disappointed
Good price but not impressive viewing. Better to be used as a binocular. It doesn't magnify very well and gets very frustrating to use. Would not recommend.

Date: 2008-01-23
Great Gift
I bought this scope as a Christmas gift for 3 children ages 8 to 12. Not only do they love but Mom & Dad enjoy it too. I also bought them each a "star" (Shining Stars by Russ) to name and they really get a kick out of looking at their very own stars!

Date: 2008-01-19
Easy to use
I bought this scope for my neighbor's kids as a Christmas present. They (along with their dad) had very little experience with telescopes, so I expected it would take some time (along with a little help from me) to get this scope up and running. I was wrong. The very night I gave it to them, they (actually, the dad) set it up and enjoyed looking at the moon with it. They didn't need me at all. In fact, I have yet to look through the scope myself. They tell me it's fantastic. It certainly struck me as a serious, well-made scope when we took it out of the box. The fact that it is so easy to use makes it a really great scope.


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