The Carson Optical Sky Chaser 70mm f/6 Refractor AZ Telescope is an ideal instrument to introduce beginners to viewing the moon and planets as well as far-off earthbound subjects. It comes with two eyepieces that produce a low power of 16x and a high power of 44x, plus a Barlow lens which triples the magnification of each to increase their versatility. An erect-image diagonal places the head in a comfortable position whether you're watching stars or sailboats. The telescope is mounted on a simple photo-style head that is easy to use, and it is all supported on a lightweight tabletop tripod. To safely carry the telescope, tripod, and all accessories Carson includes a convenient nylon carrying bag. Optical Tube Assembly 70mm aperture is ideal for viewing the moon and larger planets, as well as distant earth-bound subjects Short 400mm focal length ensures a compact form factor for easy portability Single-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with 1.25" eyepiece holder Integrated dew shield helps keep condensation off the lens Mount & Tripod Mount: Photo-style pan/tilt head Simple 1/4"-20 mounting plate for easy set up and break down Horizontal slow-motion knob enables lateral micro-adjustment to more easily find and track subjects Tripod: Tabletop design is easy to set up anywhere Lightweight and durable aluminum legs with matte-black non-reflective surface Extendable center column allows the height to be adjusted from 10-14" Non-slip rubber feet Included Accessories Eyepieces: 1.25" diameter barrels are easy to handle and look through Threaded to accept most filters, like colored planetary, neutral-density moon, or polarizing High-power 9mm eyepiece produces a high 44x for detailed viewing Low-power 25mm eyepiece yields 16x magnification to make wide-field observations Barlow Lens: 1.25" nosepiece and eyepiece holder 3x magnification effectively triples the magnification of any eyepiece used with it Does not affect eye relief, making it easier and more comfortable Produces 132x and 48x power with two included eyepieces Diagonal: 1.25" nosepiece and eyepiece holder 90° angle places head in a more comfortable viewing position Integrated erecting prism corrects view to use the telescope as a conventional spotting scope Finder-scope: 8x magnification ensures a wide field of view for finding and tracking subjects 21mm objective Mounting bracket included Bag: Lightweight and water-resistant nylon Main compartment holds optical tube and tripod Outer pocket holds all accessories Removable shoulder strap makes it easy to carry Optical Design Refractor Aperture 70mm Focal Length 400mm Focal Ratio f/5.7 Eyepiece Barrel Diameter 1.25" Diagonal 90° erecting Finderscope 8 x 21 Tripod Aluminum tabletop Extendable center column Min Height: 10" / cm Max Height: 14.0" / cm Mount Type 1/4"-20 Manual pan/tilt photo head Power Source None Optical Tube Dimensions 15.0 x 4" / cm
