Description
The Celestron AstroMaster 90AZ Refractor Telescope is a great choice for beginners who want to explore the wonders of the night sky. This telescope features a 90mm aperture, fully coated glass optics, and a lightweight frame that makes it easy to set up and transport. You can enjoy bright and clear views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more with this telescope.
The AstroMaster 90AZ comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), an erect image star diagonal, and a StarPointer red dot finderscope. The eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and high powered views. The star diagonal allows you to use the telescope as a spotting scope during the day. The finderscope helps you locate objects in the sky quickly and accurately.
The AstroMaster 90AZ has a manual Altazimuth mount that lets you pan and tilt the telescope to track your object in the eyepiece. The mount has a panning handle with a clutch for smooth and precise pointing. You can also adjust the height of the tripod to suit your viewing preferences.
The AstroMaster 90AZ also includes Celestron’s Starry Night Software, which is a powerful astronomy software package that provides resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond. You can download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps, enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies.
The Celestron AstroMaster 90AZ Refractor Telescope is a versatile and user-friendly telescope that will inspire you to discover more about our universe. Whether you want to observe the Moon phases, watch meteor showers, or marvel at deep sky objects like nebulae and galaxies, this telescope will help you achieve your astronomical goals.
OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
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Optical Design: | Refractor |
Aperture: | 90mm (3.54″) |
Focal Length: | 1000mm (39″) |
Focal Ratio: | f/11 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 20mm (.8″) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 50x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 10mm (.4″) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 100x |
Barlow Lens: | Not Included |
Finderscope: | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
Star Diagonal: | Erect Image Diagonal – 1.25″ |
Optical Tube: | Aluminum |
Highest Useful Magnification: | 213x |
Lowest Useful Magnification: | 13x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 12.3 |
Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.55 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes): | 1.29 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 165x |
Optical Coatings: | Fully Coated |
Optical Tube Length: | 770mm (30.3″) |
Optical Tube Diameter: | 90mm (3.54″) |
Optical Tube Weight: | 4.4 lbs (2 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: | 7.9 lbs (3.6 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: | 12.3 lbs (5.58″) |
Included Items: | Optical tube Tripod and mount (preassembled) 20mm and 10mm eyepiece Red-dot finderscope Erect image 90° diagonal Manual |
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