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Celestron: PowerSeeker 70EQ Telescope - Manual German Equatorial Telescope for Beginners - Compact and Portable - Bonus Astronomy Software Package - 70mm Aperture

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  • PERFECT ENTRY-LEVEL TELESCOPE: The Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ is an easy-to-use and powerful telescope. This 70mm refractor telescope offers enough light gathering ability to see planets, the Moon's craters, distant stars, the Orion Nebula, and more.
  • MANUAL GERMAN EQUATORIAL MOUNT: With its slow-motion altitude rod, the German Equatorial mount allows you to navigate the sky with ease. Find celestial objects quickly and follow them smoothly & accurately as they appear to drift across the night sky.
  • COMPACT AND PORTABLE: The ideal telescope for adults and kids to use together, the PowerSeeker is compact, lightweight, and portable. Take it to your favorite campsite, a dark sky observing site, or simply the backyard.
  • MULTIPLE ACCESSORIES: The Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ Telescope comes with 2 quality eyepieces (20mm and 4mm) plus a 3x Barlow lens to triple the power of each. You'll also receive a FREE download of one of the top-rated astronomy software programs.
  • UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.
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PowerSeeker 70EQ

PowerSeeker 70EQ

Embark on your voyage across the Universe with the Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ, the perfect choice for beginner astronomers.

PowerSeeker 70EQ

Better Viewing

Includes 2 eyepieces: 20mm and 4mm, plus a 3x Barlow lens to triple the power of each. It’s like having four eyepieces—giving you options for viewing a wide range of celestial objects. The eyepieces and the Barlow Lens can magnify your object between 105x-525x.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
2,290
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2,290
4.1 out of 5 stars
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Optical Design
Refractor Refractor Refractor Newtonian Reflector Newtonian Reflector
Aperture
70 mm (2.76") 60 mm (2.36") 80 mm (3.15") 114 mm (4.49") 127 mm (5")
Focal Length
700 mm (28") 900 mm (35") 900 mm (35") 900 mm (35") 1000 mm (39")
Focal Ratio
f/10 f/15 f/11 f/8 f/8
Magnification
35x, 175x 45x, 225x 45x, 225x 45x, 225x 50x, 250x
Limiting Magnitude
11.7 11.4 12 12.8 13
Low Useful Magnification
10x 9x 11x 16x 18x
High Theoretical Magnification
165x 142x 189x 269x 300x
Assembled Weight
13.9 lbs (6.3 kg) 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) 16.38 lbs (7.4 kg) 18.9 lbs (8.6 kg) 21.38 lbs (9.7 kg)

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Whether you’re an amateur astronomer or becoming more comfortable with using a telescope, you’ll love the technology and user-friendly features packed into Celestron’s PowerSeeker refractor telescope. The Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ is a powerful yet easy-to-use telescope. Our PowerSeeker Series telescopes for astronomy beginners have been designed with a combination of value, quality, power, and user-friendly features. They are built to enhance the experience for beginners but are also exceptional for mid-level experienced astronomers. This 70EQ telescope features powerful magnification and easy-to-use controls that allow users to obtain crisp views of the Moon, the rings of Saturn, and Jupiter’s Galilean moons.

The telescope’s sturdy and durable German Equatorial mount and slow-motion rod deliver smooth and accurate pointing. Move the slow-motion altitude rod in an up/down fashion to pinpoint and track your object. The 3x Barlow lens is added to triple the magnification power of the included 20mm and 4mm eyepieces. We’ve included an accessory tray to store accessories conveniently and a free download of our BONUS Starry Night Basic Edition astronomy software with information on 36,000 celestial objects, printable sky maps, and more. The software can be used on your Mac, PC or laptop. It’s the best way to learn about the night sky and plan your next observing session. Additional accessories include a tripod.

You can purchase this Celestron telescope with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a 2-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts.

Tom Johnson founded Celestron in 1960 after building a telescope to share the night sky with his sons. Since then, Celestron has established itself as the world’s #1 telescope brand. Celestron telescopes are used by scientists in world-class research observatories and even aboard the International Space Station.

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Customer Ratings
Easy to assemble
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focal length
700mm (28")
800 millimeters
900 millimeters
focus type
Manual Focus
Auto Focus
Manual Focus
Manual Focus
Manual Focus
Manual Focus
eye piece lens
Barlow
Barlow
Barlow
Plossl
Plossl
objective lens diameter
70 millimeters
80 millimeters
90 millimeters
90 millimeters
102 millimeters
90 millimeters
telescope mount
Equatorial Mount
Altazimuth Mount
Altazimuth Mount
Altazimuth Mount
Altazimuth Mount
Altazimuth Mount
lens coating
Fully Multi-Coated
Fully Coated
Fully Coated

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  • 20mm and 4mm eyepiece, a finderscope, and a 3x Barlow lens
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    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
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    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, ease of assembly, visibility, and appearance of the telescope. For example, they mention it's a good first telescope, the instructions are clear, and it produces good visuals. That said, some complain about the stability. Opinions are mixed on performance and scope.

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    255 customers mention222 positive33 negative

    Customers like the quality of the telescope. They say it's a good first telescope, perfect scope for the price range, and a wonderful telescope for a beginning astronomer. The diagonal is decent for this price, and the 80 mm objective lens is a decent size for the money. Overall, customers say it is able to look at stars, the moon, planets, and some nebulae.

    "...I think that could have been improved. The tripod was OK. It had points on the tips and not rubber feet...." Read more

    "...I was apprehensive, but I need not have worried. Optics are great, very well aligned, very easy and smooth to focus, with very little in the way of..." Read more

    "...up, and learn a bit about your equipment, you will be well rewarded for the price." Read more

    "...a person who does nature and astrophotography, this was a fun, and very good buy." Read more

    160 customers mention114 positive46 negative

    Customers find the telescope easy to set up and use. They appreciate the clear instructions. Some say the telescope is good for beginners, while others say it's heavy.

    "...There were nine easy steps. There was a screw driver left over that looked like a part I missed. (Look says screwdriver on it)...." Read more

    "...Optics are great, very well aligned, very easy and smooth to focus, with very little in the way of chromatic aberration or visual defects...." Read more

    "...Does take some getting used to the mount...." Read more

    "...-Super simple to get from box to stargazing. Instructions are very clear every step of the way from assembly, to balancing,to polar alignment...." Read more

    92 customers mention74 positive18 negative

    Customers like the visibility of the telescope. They say that it is simple to use, and allows them to see the moon so well. They also say that the moon shots are incredibly bright and detailed. They are able to see star clusters and galaxies, as well as Venus, Mars, and Jupiter. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's performance and recommend it to others.

    "...looks at Venus which is only about a 1/3 crescent right now, but super bright and clear...." Read more

    "...It's easy to spot things in the sky, easily lined up and very clear to see through...." Read more

    "...I was able to zoom into the moon and see tons of details. On my first attempt I was also able to see Jupitor with slight stripes and it's moons!..." Read more

    "...and it's moons, a faint version of the Orion nebula, and lots of detail on the moon...." Read more

    48 customers mention48 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the telescope. They mention that it is simple, functional, and pretty decent looking. They also say that it produces good visuals and that it's really breathtaking when you see something so beautiful. Customers also appreciate the well-designed mount, good eyepieces, and acceptable quality optics.

    "...Got some really neat looks at Venus which is only about a 1/3 crescent right now, but super bright and clear...." Read more

    "...objects, and the fully-coated glass optics ensure bright and crisp images...." Read more

    "...It was neat to look at but took effort to keep it in view...." Read more

    "...Nice build quality, good design.. a lot of telescope for the money.. I like the camera attachment feature..on the tube mount.. and the set up for a..." Read more

    39 customers mention31 positive8 negative

    Customers like the sturdiness of the telescope. They say it's well built, sturdy, and stable. The stand seems sturdy enough for the scope and has lots of little adjusters that help keep it in place. The tripod is pretty sturdy and has a tray to hold different mm scopes. It doesn't feel cheap like others, and the package was well protected.

    "...It's well made, the fine adjustments work well and are precise and modular, and it's just generally very robust...." Read more

    "...-Slo-mo cables smooth and solid. Excellent tracking...." Read more

    "...The stand seems sturdy enough for the scope and has lots of little adjusters that help keep things in the field of view since the stars move across..." Read more

    "...The body is really lightweight and the tripod also; the tripod is really stable (even if it doesn't look like it), as long as it's fully expanded;..." Read more

    54 customers mention37 positive17 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the telescope. Some mention that it works quite well, is well made, and provides no problems doing the job. However, others say that it provides a blurry image and is not powerful enough for anything else.

    "...fight to get it to line up with the lens, but it can be done, and works quite well...." Read more

    "...The tripod that comes with it (the German Equatorial tripod) works well but for me, the extended use has seemed to have loosened up the mount to the..." Read more

    "...EQ-1 motor may be a fine piece of equipment, but mine arrived in non-working condition, so I do not know...." Read more

    "...Movement controls work decent as far as I can tell. Viewed Venus a couple nights ago...." Read more

    26 customers mention12 positive14 negative

    Customers are mixed about the scope. Some mention it's a great scope that doesn't provide too much magnification for the main lens, and has a lot of useful features. However, others say that the finder scope is trash, cheap, and doesn''t stay accurate at all. The finderscope is unstable and non-adjustable, making using the scope horrendous.

    "...Its your baby go easy.Con's - I was not happy with the finder scope. I think that could have been improved. The tripod was OK...." Read more

    "...The scope was great, but wanted something smaller that would be better for traveling...." Read more

    "...First...the bad:-Finder scope is cheap and basically impossible to keep adjusted.with any sort of precision...." Read more

    "...Unlike some other products, this scope doesn't provide too much magnification for the main lens...." Read more

    34 customers mention3 positive31 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the telescope. They mention that the tripod is a little bit shaky for the size of the product, and it's impossible to keep the telescope steady without the screws. The weighted base is not stable, and the telescope shakes quite a bit when zoomed in. The tripod legs are not very rigid, and they need to be tightened to improve stability. Overall, customers are not satisfied with the product's stability.

    "...When you are zoomed in it shakes quite a bit so you have to be careful. I don't know much about other stands to know how the others are...." Read more

    "...spectacular, but it would do the job just fine IF THE MOUNT DIDN'T SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY WHEN YOU FOCUS (are you beginning to see a pattern to this?)...." Read more

    "...The whole assembly is moderately heavy. The tripod legs are not very rigid but if you tighten the top screws it will help alot...." Read more

    "...is also fun, but the cheap tripod makes it difficult because of ground vibrations and the difficulty of perfecting your aim through cheap controls...." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Calidad y precio
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    Reviewed in Mexico on February 23, 2021
    Estoy muy contento con este telescopio. Prácticamente lo compre para iniciarme y la verdad está fácil de manejar, eso si hay que leer un poco y ver videos para entenderle más rápido, pero no es nada que uno no pueda aprender y manejar. Subo algunas fotos, no son muy claras ya que no tengo el adaptador para el cel el cual pienso comprar para tomar fotos y videos, pero en vivo se ve muy bien la luna, ya que tenga más práctica buscaré uno que otro planeta. no tiene mucha resolución (165 x) pero esta bien para aprender e iniciarse. Ya pude visualizar jupiter se ven las manchas cafés y sus lunas, saturnoncon sus anillos.
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    Patricia
    5.0 out of 5 stars ideal first time telescope
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