Celestron AstroMaster LT 76AZ Telescope # 31036
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Quick Overview
- 76mm (2.99") f/9.2 Newtonian reflector telescope
- (Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Permanently mounted StarPointer for convenience
- Quick release dovetail attachment
- Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and acurate pointing
- Rugged pre-assembled tripod with steel tube legs provides a rigid and stable platform
- Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO2
- Deluxe accessory tray for convenient and accessible storage of accessories
- "TheSkyX - First Light Edition" astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
Product Details
Looking for a portable and easy to assemble telescope for celestial viewing? Then the AstroMaster Series is just for you! The AstroMaster Series produces bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. Easily observe the belts and moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For breathtaking views of brighter deepspace objects like galaxies and nebulae, Celestron recommends the larger aperture and light-gathering ability of the Newtonian Reflector
Product carries full 2 year Celestron factory limited warranty (within US/Canada only).
Manufacturer part number: 31036
Useful Resources
Manual: Celestron Astromaster 76AZ Manual (PDF format,2.37 MB)
Manual: Celestron Astromaster 76AZ Quick Setup Guide (PDF format,1.06 MB)
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
|---|---|
| Aperture (mm) | 76 mm (2.99 in) |
| Telescope Type | Manual |
| Focal Length | 700 mm (28 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 9.21 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 35 x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) | 10 mm (0.39 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 70 x |
| Finderscope | Built-on StarPointer |
| Mount Type | Altazimuth |
| Tripod | 1” steel tubes |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 180 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 11 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 11.9 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.83 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 1.53 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 118 x |
| Apparent Field of View | 1.7 ° |
| Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Optical Coatings | Aluminum with SiO2 |
| Optical Tube Length | 26 in (660 mm) |
| Total Telescope Kit Weight | 12 lbs (5.44 kg) |
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |
