Ideal for beginners, the Inspire 70AZ 70mm f/10 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope from Celestron is the lightest and most portable offering in the Inspire series, and is intended to give novice astronomers a complete rig that is easy to set up and use for viewing the Moon and planets, or for wide-field observation of the night sky watching out for meteor showers and comets. Its unique asymmetrical manual alt-azimuth mount helps to reduce overall weight without sacrificing stability, and a control cable makes finding and tracking objects easier while reducing vibrations. Two eyepieces produce 35x and 70x magnifications, and a 90° erect-image prism not only puts the eyepieces in comfortable viewing position but corrects the view to allow this astronomical scope to be used as a terrestrial spotting scope.

To take photos or videos through the scope, simply remove the innovatively-designed front lens cap. The 20mm eyepiece fits into the back to mount into the drawtube or diagonal, and a series of adjustable bungee cords holds a smartphone securely in place. An adjustable-height stainless steel tripod provides a stable platform for observing, and the included accessory tray is designed for convenience by folding with tripod so it always stays on and ready. Integrated into the bottom of the mount is a red flashlight that illuminates the accessory tray from the top. This allows you to change eyepieces and filters, or to mount your phone on the lens cap, without affecting your night-adjusted vision and to work with both hands — an important advantage when handling delicate optical gear.

Optical Tube
70mm aperture
f/10 focal ratio
700mm focal length
Refractor-style optical configuration
Fully coated optics increases light transmission, and improves contrast and color rendition
Resolution: Rayleigh: 1.99 arcsec; Dawes Limit: 1.66 arcsec
1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser with printed micrometer on drawtube allows for quick return to a specific focus point
Dovetail plate for easy attachment to mount head

Mount and Tripod

Mount:
Manual alt-az
Asymmetrical fork configuration reduces weight without sacrificing stability
Single control cable with clutch lock assists tracking

Tripod:
Stainless steel
1.25" diameter legs
47" maximum height
Two leg sections with convenient locking thumb screws
Folding accessory tray stays on when tripod is fully folded for faster set-up and break-down
Spiked feet offer improved stability on soft ground

Included Accessories

Eyepieces:
1.25" barrel diameter
Fold-down rubber eyecup conforms to eye socket to block peripheral light from interfering with views
Accept most eyepiece filters
20mm eyepiece produces 35x power
10mm eyepiece produces 70x power

Diagonal
90° angle puts head in comfortable position whether standing or sitting
Erecting prism corrects image orientation for terrestrial use

Digiscoping Adapter
Built-into the back of the objective lens cap
Adjustable bungee cords to hold a variety of smartphones in the correct orientation
Mount the 20mm eyepiece in adapter in the adapter to produce magnified view and provide a mounting snout
Allows digiscoping through telescope

StarPointer Pro Finderscope
Large unmagnified window provides a wide field of view for fast subject acquisition and easier star-hopping navigation
Dual circle reticle won't obscure small objects
Adjustable intensity helps to preserve night-adjusted vision

Red LED Flashlight
Red illuminates without affecting night-adjusted vision
Variable output for precise light control
Attaches to mount and provides hands-free illumination to accessory tray
Removable to act as a conventional flashlight

70mm Refractor OTA
700mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
Anti-Reflection Fully Coated Optics
1.25" Rack-and-Pinion Focuser
10mm and 20mm Eyepieces, Erecting Prism
Manual Asymmetrical Fork Mount
Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter
StarPointer Pro Finderscope
Removable Red LED Flashlight
Adjustable-Height Stainless Steel Tripod