The OMEGON AC 70/700mm telescope is the ideal telescope to get started in the hobby of astronomy. A fantastic gift for both children and adults with an excellent quality/price ratio.
The instrument can be assembled quickly, simply and without tools, following the motto: position, insert the eyepiece and observe!
The 70/700optical system:
With an aperture of 70mm, this refractor has a light potential 100 times larger than the human eye and therefore considerably outperforms also classic beginner telescopes with slightly smaller aperture of 60mm. This means that it has a higher resolution and, with its maximum magnification of 140x, already provides details of the large planets such as Saturn, Jupiter and Mars . The Moon is also a very interesting object: you can get an excellent view of the lunar surface with its craters, which, depending on the phase, have different aspects. Interesting observations of nature are also possible during the day and with the support of an inverting prism or an Amici prism. You focus the system by means of a focusing wheel on the attachment tube of the eyepiece holder, which drives the rack-and-pinion system. In this way you can precisely adjust the system and set it for observation.
The optical system is also ideal for use as a guide tube, combined with a large telescope for autoguiding astrophotography
Included accessories
- 20mm eyepiece
- 10mm eyepiece
- Red dot finder for easy finding of astronomical objects
- 90° zenith mirror for observing objects near the zenith
- 2x Barlow lens for doubling eyepiece magnifications
- Inverting prism to invert the image offered by the telescope
Features
- Easy to mount in a few minutes
- 1.25" eyepiece holder
- 36% more light gathering power than a 60mm telescope
- Comes with many accessories that add value to the telescope
- Ideal for children and adults who want to get started.
The AZ-2mount:
This is a very popular mount for beginners in astronomy, as it is very easy to use. The complete telescope can be easily moved in azimuth and altitude. For you, as a beginner, this brings with it the advantage that you do not have to engage in complicated pre-adjustment of the telescope. You position your telescope very quickly and easily: Position tripod and mount, mount the telescope and off you go! You can set the adjustment of both axes, so that the found terrestrial objects remain fixed in the field of view. On the vertical axis you can move the tube by fine adjustment. The mount is mounted on a variable height aluminum tripod.
The tripod is delivered with:
- AZ-2 altazimuth mount
- Sturdy aluminum tripod (variable height between 71cm and 121cm)
- Accessory tray
Technical Specifications:
Optical system
Type: Refractor
Construction type: Achromatic
Aperture (mm): 70
Focal length (mm): 700
Focal ratio: 10
Resolution capability: 1.64
Limit value (mag): 11
Light gathering capacity: 100
Maximum useful magnification: 140
Total weight: 8Kg
Focusing Tube and Eyepiece Holder
Construction type: Rack and pinion
Connection (eyepiece side): 1,25"
Mount
Type of construction: AZ-2
Type of mount: Altacimutal
GoTo: no
Tracking: no
Tripod
Material: Aluminum
Type: Tripod
Adjustable height: 67-119cm
Included accessories
1.25" Eyepieces: Super 20mm, Super 10mm
Finder: Red dot LED
Prism: de Amici 90º and 1.25"
Barlow lens 2x
Applications
Moon and planets: yes
Nebulae and galaxies: no
Nature observation: yes
Astrophotography: not recommended
Sun: not recommended (only with appropriate solar filter)
Recommended for
Beginners: yes
Advanced: not recommended
Advanced amateurs: no
