Celestron 21036 PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope

Product Information

You can see many large celestial objects within our solar system with the Celestron AstroMaster 70az but you won’t be able to view Neptune or Pluto. Whether you’re trying to see groups of celestial objects or specific details, you’ll want to always review the focal length of a telescope before you buy it. Magnification

Other measurements such as the PV and RMS are important too. With these measurements, the lower the number the better as it shows less curvature on the lens. The flatter an optical lens, the better it will perform. The PV rating (Peak To Valley) is a measurement from the highest point (Peak) to the lowest point (Valley). From this we get the RMS (Root, Mean, Square). This is a similar figure to the PV and measured exactly the same way. The RMS is basically an average height difference from the PV so again, the lower the better. As you can see form the example below, we measured an RMS of just 0.027 wave which is a very good value. This 2.7-inch/70mm achromatic refractor telescope is good value for those interested in observing planets and the moon. With a long length, it produces natural-looking views of these celestial bodies, while avoiding distracting false color. However, its limitations include struggling with deep sky objects and having a limiting magnitude of 11.7. Each telescope comes with two different eyepieces, and although they come with a slight variation in one eyepiece, they both have a 20mm eyepiece as well. It’s important to understand the capabilities of a telescope’s focal length as it’ll tell you what you can expect when you look through the eyepiece. The Celestron Astromaster 70az telescope has an aperture of 70mm. This is not a particularly large aperture, but it is suitable for observing the moon, planets, and some deep-sky objects. The small size makes the telescope easy to carry and set up, which is ideal for beginners. What kind of eyepieces comes with the Celestron Astromaster 70az telescope?

Analysis

The PowerSeeker 60 is a refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing on the go. The PowerSeeker can view the planets, moon, star clusters and brighter deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy at night. The erect image star diagonal makes the optical tube ideal for using as a spotting scope during the day. Both telescopes have an aperture of 70mm, and it’s important to note that a higher aperture will provide a better resolution. Once the Zygo test report has been completed, the optical alignment is thoroughly tested and tuned to ensure they are spot on before they leave us. The Zhumell Z100 and Orion SkyScanner (which are very similar) have a larger aperture than the 70AZ, sharp parabolic optics, a wide field of view, decent included accessories, and are stable and easy to aim.

We also measure the Power with our systems which is essentially the error from the reference sphere to the test optic. The reference sphere we use on our system is a very high quality sphere so the closer to zero the Power, the less error between the 2 elements thus ensuring a higher quality optical surface. Comparing the Celestron Powerseeker 70AZ to something like a Celestron Powerseeker 127eq reflector telescope it does not require near the cool down time (the 127eq has two mirrors which need to acclimate to the outside temperature before use or extremely blurry images could result) and requires no maintenance or adjustments such as the collimation required by the 127eq. The 127eq also requires learning how to use an equatorial telescope mount whereas the alt/az mount on the 70AZ is pretty much intuitive even to children with no experience. This makes the Celestron Powerseeker 70AZ a better choice for kids and first time telescope users. Using the scope Overall, it provides more than enough for entry-level stargazers, as the solar system has plenty of amazing objects to observe. What Can You See With The Celestron PowerSeeker 70az?

Main Features of the Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ

Regarding what you can see with the PowerSeeker, its magnification is the biggest selling point here. Who Is The Celestron AstroMaster 70az Best For? Don’t let the limitations of this entry-level telescope discourage you from exploring the night sky and discovering new celestial objects. The Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope is a great telescope for beginners who are interested in observing the solar system, including Jupiter and its moons. However, it may not be suitable for more advanced users who want to observe deep-space objects.