CELESTRON AstroMaster LT 76 AZ Telescope

Then the AstroMaster LT Series is just for you! The AstroMaster LT 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 deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light-gathering ability of the Newtonian Reflector. Features: - Quick and easy no-tool setup - StarPointer for convenience - Quick release dovetail attachment - Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate 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 - Download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies Specifications: Optical Tube Info: - Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector - Aperture: 76mm (2.99´´) - Focal Length: 700mm (28´´) - Focal Ratio: f/9.21 - Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm (.8´´) - Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 35x - Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 10mm (.4´´) - Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 70x - Finderscope: Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope - Optical Tube: Aluminum - Highest Useful Magnification: 180x - Lowest Useful Magnification: 11x - Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.9 - Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.83 arc seconds - Resolution (Dawes): 1.53 arc seconds - Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 118x - Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 35mm (1.37´´) - Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 46% - Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 21% - Optical Coatings: Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂ - Optical Tube Length: 602mm (23.7´´) - Optical Tube Diameter: 119.5mm (4.7´´) - Optical Tube Weight: 3.9 lbs (1.77 kg) - Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail bar Mount Info: - Mount Type: Manual Alt Azimuth - Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32´´ - 51´´) - Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25´´) steel - Accessory Tray: Yes - Tripod Weight: 4.7 lbs (2.14 kg) includes weight of mount - Slew Speeds: Manual - Dovetail Compatibility: CG-5 saddle plate - Software: Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App - Total Kit Weight: 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) Included Items: - Optical tube - Tripod and mount (preassembled) - 20mm and 10mm eyepiece - Red-dot finderscope - Erect image 90° diagonal - Manual 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.