Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ Telescope
Begin your journey through the night sky with the Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ. Designed for quick and hassle-free observing, this telescope features a fast, no-tool assembly that gets you up and running within minutes. The 70EQ delivers bright, sharp views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and other celestial highlights, making it an excellent choice for nighttime exploration.
Manual German Equatorial Mount
The PowerSeeker is equipped with a manual German equatorial mount, offering precise control over celestial tracking. Two slow-motion control knobs allow accurate adjustments along the Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC) axes, enabling smooth and controlled object tracking as the sky moves.
Included Accessories
The telescope package comes complete with:
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Two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm) for low- and high-magnification viewing
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A finderscope to help locate objects easily
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A 3x Barlow lens that triples the magnification of each eyepiece
These accessories provide versatility and allow you to experience a wide range of viewing options right out of the box.
Starry Night Software
Your purchase includes access to Celestron’s Starry Night Software, a powerful astronomy application designed to help you understand the night sky, identify celestial objects, and plan your observing sessions. This industry-leading software is an excellent resource for exploring our solar system and beyond.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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Focal Length of Eyepiece 1
20mm (0.79")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1
35x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2
4mm (0.16")
Magnification of Eyepiece 2
175x
Star Diagonal
1.25" Erect Image Diagonal
Highest Useful Magnification
165x
Lowest Useful Magnification
10x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude
11.7
Resolution (Rayleigh)
1.99 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)
1.66 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)
100x
Optical Coatings
Fully Coated
Optical Tube Length
455mm (17.9")
Optical Tube Diameter
75.5mm (2.97")
Optical Tube Weight
3.2 lbs (1.43 kg)
Dovetail
CG-3 Dovetail bar
Mount Type
Manual Equatorial
Height Adjustment Range (includes mount and tripod)
812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51")
Tripod Leg Diameter
31.75mm (1.25") steel
Tripod Weight
5.9 lbs (2.68 kg) includes weight of mount
Dovetail Compatibility
CG-3 saddle plate
Software
Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight
9.1 lbs (4.13 kg)
☀️ Solar Warning:
➠ Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result..
➠ Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
➠ Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.