Celestron Solar Observer 70 Telescope
Item#: HN-CELE568
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Description
Includes Travel Scope 70 Telescope, solar filter and backpack
- Safe Solar Filter included for observing the Eclipse and other Solar events
- All coated glass optical elements for clear, crisp images
- Erect image diagonal so that your views are correctly oriented
- Smooth functioning altazimuth mount with easy pointing to located objects
- Preassembled aluminum full size photographic tripod ensures a stable platform
- Quick and easy no-tool set up
- The telescope and tripod fit inside the custom backpack for easy traveling and storage
- “The SkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
Dimensions & Specifications
Aperture
70mm
Brand
Celestron
Eyepiece 1
20mm (20x)
Eyepiece 2
10mm (40x)
Features
Alt-Az Mount
Finderscope
5x24
Focal Length
400mm
Focal Ratio
f/5.7
Optical Design
Refractor
Telescopes Series
Celestron Solar Telescopes
User Level
For the Beginner
Weight
3.3 lbs.
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Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (4)
- Accurate (3)
- Compact (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
- NO CON'S TO TALK ABOUT
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bird Watching
- Bright Conditions
- Hiking/Backpacking
- Hunting
- Low Visibility
- Travel
Comments about Celestron Solar Observer 70 Telescope:
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- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
Cons
- The tripod is to light
Best Uses
Comments about Celestron Solar Observer 70 Telescope:
Nice light package, backpack is nicely padded to protect the scope. THe only reason I give it 4 out of 5 stars is that the tripod just doesn't cut it, I know that it was made light to keep the weight down but I'd rather have a little more weight from the tripod just to get more stability, any bit of wind and the telescope starts shaking, I put the scope on one of my heavier tripods and the shaking problem was gone, otherwise it's a nice package and worth the money, the telescope itself is excellent.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Unstable
Best Uses
Comments about Celestron Solar Observer 70 Telescope:
I got this for viewing the Transit of Venus. The filter does what it supposed to do. The scope itself does what it suppose to do. For a price like this there is not too much to complain. The mount though is pretty much useless.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
Cons
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron Solar Observer 70 Telescope:
at [$] this telescope is a great value I think. Setup very easy. The only thing that I was not dancing up and down for joy about was that it's so light, breathing on it hard seemed to be enough to move it out of alignment, I ended up anchoring the tripod with gum
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Solar filter included
- Standard tripod attachm't
Cons
- Flimsy tripod
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron Solar Observer 70 Telescope:
Inexpensive little telescope. Two fixed-focus eye pieces. Very cheap and flimsy tripod. That's likely to make it all fit into a small backpack which is included. Can be used with a regular tripod, though the "foot" on the scope only fits in one position, in line with the telescope. Fortunately, we have two tripods, one supporting the orthogonal position and one the in-line. Considering you'd have to pay some $40+s/h for the solar filter alone, it's an ok deal.
Service and delivery comments:
Initially, talked to a gal on the phone. Very friendly and helpful. Buying and checkout on website without problems. Delivered on time. I would use this store again and recommend it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying reviews 1-5
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