Telescope, Omegon, AC 70/700 AZ-2

The Omegon AC 70/700 telescope suitable for children and adults alike.

The Optics of the AC 70/700:

With its 70mm aperture, this refractor collects 100 times more light than the naked eye and substantially more light than a typical beginner telescope possessing an only slightly smaller aperture of 60mm. This means it also has a higher resolution and, with a maximum magnification of 140X, can already show you the larger surface features when observing planets such as Saturn, Jupiter and Mars. It is also very rewarding to observe the moon: One can beautifully observe the cratered landscape of the moon, which always looks different depending upon the moon's current phase. It is also interesting for nature watching in daylight - made possible by using an erecting lens or an Amici prism. Focusing takes place by means of a rack and pinion focus wheel at the focuser. This allows the image sharpness to always be precisely adjusted and to remain fixed during observing.

The optics are also highly suitable for use as a guide scope for astrophotography or guiding in conjunction with a larger telescope.

The advantages:

• easy to set up in just a few minutes

• collects 36% more light than a 60mm telescope

• produces a very clear, high-contrast image

• 1.25“ focuser for all standard eyepieces

The AZ-2 Mount:

The entire telescope is very easy to move around in both azimuth and elevation. For beginners, it has the advantage that they do not have to worry about first aligning the telescope before use. Setting up the telescope is hence very quick and straightforward: Simply erect the tripod and mount, attach the telescope to it, and you are ready to go! The fine adjusters can be locked in both axes so that objects remain in the field of view once found. The mount is attached to a height-adjustable aluminium tripod.

Included in delivery of the mount:

• AZ-2 altazimuth mount

• robust aluminium tripod (height-adjustable from 71cm to 121cm)

• accessory tray

SPECIFICATIONS

• Optics Type Refractor

• Type of build Achromat

• Aperture (mm) 70

• Focal length (mm) 700

• Aperture ratio (f/) 10

• Resolving capacity 1,64

• Limit value (mag) 11

• Light gathering capacity 100

• Max useful magnification 140

• Tube construction Full tube

FOCUSER

• Type of build Gear rack

• Connection ( to eyepiece) 1,25"

• Mount Type of build AZ-2

• Mounting type Azimuthal

• GoTo control no

• Tracking no

• Tripod Height (cm)67-119

• Material Aluminium

• Type Tripod

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

• 1.25'' eyepieces Super 20mm, Super 10mm

• Finder scope Red dot finder

• Barlow Lens 2x

• Deviating optics 1.25", 90° star diagonal

GENERAL

• Total weight (kg)4

• Series Basic

• Area of application Moon & Planets yes

• Nebulae & galaxies not recommended

• Nature Observation no

• Astrophotography no

• Sun no (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

RECOMMENDED FOR

• Beginners yes

• Advanced no

• Observatories no