--- product_id: 75882736 title: "21061 AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope" brand: "celestron" price: "Β£192.05" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/75882736-21061-astromaster-70az-refractor-telescope store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 100x light gathering power 70mm aperture for crisp views No-tool quick setup & dovetail mount 21061 AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope **Brand:** celestron **Price:** Β£192.05 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”­ Own the night skyβ€”see what others only dream of! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 21061 AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope by celestron - **How much does it cost?** Β£192.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/75882736-21061-astromaster-70az-refractor-telescope) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Smooth Precision Pointing:** Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch ensures silky, accurate tracking of your favorite cosmic targets. - β€’ **Dual-Purpose Optics for Land & Sky:** Erect image optics deliver flawless terrestrial and celestial viewsβ€”see Saturn’s rings and distant landscapes alike. - β€’ **Bonus Starry Night Software Included:** Navigate the night sky like a pro with easy-to-use astronomy software right out of the box. - β€’ **Effortless Setup, Instant Stargazing:** Quick-release dovetail and no-tool assembly get you exploring faster than ever. - β€’ **Bright, Clear Views with 70mm Aperture:** Large optical lens gathers 100x more light than the human eye for stunning lunar and planetary detail. ## Overview The Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70AZ is a versatile refractor telescope featuring a 70mm aperture and 900mm focal length, designed for both terrestrial and astronomical viewing. Its no-tool quick setup, smooth Alt-Az pan handle, and permanently mounted StarPointer make it beginner-friendly yet powerful enough to reveal detailed views of the Moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects. Included Starry Night software enhances your stargazing experience, while the sturdy tripod ensures stable, precise observations. Ideal for millennials seeking a stylish, easy-to-use telescope that delivers crisp, bright images and a gateway to the cosmos. ## Description If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky. The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors. Review: excellent scope ...value for money - The celestron Astromaster 70 As is just an astronomical marvel .First of all the packaging was very good taking care that non of the components were damaged during transit. The components of the scope were very easy to assemble requiring no use of the manual at all. The tripod is sturdy,heavy and made of cast iron which gives this awesome tripod a lot of stability. The pan handle of this tripod makes movement both in horizontal and vertical direction very easy. The tripod comes with lock capability to stabilize the scope at a particular site in the sky. Coming to the telescope itself,its just a beauty with a dark glossy blue paint which gives the scope a lot of glamour. The optics are fully coated to give crisp view. The objective is covered with a 2 inch collar which prevents scattered light to enter the objective . its also has its own cap to prevent dust entry. The scope comes with fully coated 20 mm and 10 mm eyepieces of 1.25 diameter. Even though both are Kellner eyepieces the 10 mm gives excellent view of both land and sky objects. The 10 mm is a bit letdown. However upgradation to 15 mm super plossl gives awesome views. The moon has gotten so near coz of this scope.All craters are easily visible and the smooth rack and pinion focuser makes focusing a glory. Venus going through its lunar like transits are easily visible, Jupiter with its moons.the cloud band of Jupiter can be easily appreciated. Saturn with its rings is just a sight to take ones breathe away.mars with a little adjustment reveals its ice caps with this scope. The orion nebula and deep sky objects like Andromeda galaxy are visible through it. The scope also has its own utility tray for keeping spare eyepieces.The scope comes along with a led finderscope which can be adjusted with two finger screws to bring the finder's dots in alignment with the telescope. This telescope even comes with its own sky software which is also very easy to use. One can chose his own location in the pc and locate objects in the sky with ease.However there is always room for improvement by celestron.The telescope is little jerky at high magnificatins which needs correction. The 10 mm eyepiece should be changed.it has very little eye relief. Since its a 70 mm f13 objective so one should not hope of getting useable magnifications above 140x. I had a 6 inch reflector but this gives much clearer images. Another great part of all refractors is that they don't need any maintenance. The reflectors require constant collimation which is a pain. Then the mirrors slowly lose their optical abilities requiring realuminization which is an even greater pain. But such tragedies are avoided if one buys any refractor telescopes. Overall its a great scope , worth the price. Only thing is that one should buy a plossl 15 mm for best results..... Review: Best telescope for beginners - Epic telescope for beginners, I've been using this since 2 years and this telescope is easy to set up except if you cant pick more then 7-8, it'll be little hard for you to set cause the stand itself is heavy but overall the telescope is insane as I observed Moon(a lot of times and with more and more clarity each time I use it), Jupiter, Saturn(the rings were beautiful), Venus and some Stars like Sirius, Rigel, Beetlejuice and others, anyway this telescope is worth it to buy if you want to start stargazing but if you're already pro you should try Celestron Astromaster 130 eq md, hope you like this review. ## Features - Quick and easy no-tool setup - Permanently mounted StarPointer - Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use - Quick release dovetail attachment - no tool setup - Optical Tube Length 36 inches (914 mm); Focal Ratio: 13; Software: Starry Night Basic Edition; Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 100x - Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch - for smooth and accurate pointing. Optical Lens Diameter 2.6" (70mm) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000MLHMAS | | Best Sellers Rank | #38,287 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #12 in Telescope Refractors | | Box Contents | Telescope | two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm) | erect image star diagonal | and a finderscope. | | Brand | Celestron | | Brand Name | Celestron | | Coating | Fully Coated | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 3,648 Reviews | | Dawes Limit | 1.66 Arc Sec | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 1.56 Millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | 20mm and 10mm | | Field Of View | 262.6 Degrees | | Finderscope | Reflex | | Focal Length Description | 900 month | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234210614 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 18D x 20W x 70H Centimeters | | Item Type Name | Telescope | | Item Weight | 4.9 kg | | Manufacturer | Celestron, Celestron Acquisition, LLC 2835 Columbia St Torrance, CA 90503 | | Manufacturer Contact Information | Celestron Acquisition, LLC 2835 Columbia St Torrance, CA 90503 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 21061 | | Model Name | Astromaster | | Model Number | 21061 | | Mount | alt-az,tripod mount | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) | | Objective Lens Diameter | 70 Millimeters | | Optical Tube Length | 914 Millimeters | | Optical-Tube Length | 914 Millimeters | | Packer Contact Information | A&S Creations, 6/7, Ground Floor, West Patel Nagar New Delhi-110008 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Features | Fully-coated optics, StarPointer red dot finderscope, included astronomy software | | Telescope Mount Description | alt-az,tripod mount | | UPC | 050234210614 | | Unit Count | 5 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 Years | | Zoom Ratio | 45 multiplier x | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Eye Piece Lens Description:** 20mm and 10mm - **Model Name:** Astromaster - **Objective Lens Diameter:** 70 Millimeters - **Optical Tube Length:** 914 Millimeters ## Images ![21061 AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51A2C8kPkPL.jpg) ![21061 AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615pFhY2h6L.jpg) ![21061 AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511eeePm7RL.jpg) ![21061 AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ULCuzsP8L.jpg) ![21061 AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ngwVa2fiL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this attach to my Nikon D3200 with the adapter and ring ???** A: Yes.it will.this costs rs 1100 **Q: Can we use the astromaster accessories ki with it** A: Yes **Q: Can i attach gopro hero 9 with this to take photos and videos** A: Yes but you will need external clip or mobile holder etc **Q: can we change the battery of this telescope ?? how and where do i will get it ???** A: well yeah! you can.actually its a 3V CR1620 cell.You can have it from amazon and ebay ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent scope ...value for money *by D***N on 14 June 2015* The celestron Astromaster 70 As is just an astronomical marvel .First of all the packaging was very good taking care that non of the components were damaged during transit. The components of the scope were very easy to assemble requiring no use of the manual at all. The tripod is sturdy,heavy and made of cast iron which gives this awesome tripod a lot of stability. The pan handle of this tripod makes movement both in horizontal and vertical direction very easy. The tripod comes with lock capability to stabilize the scope at a particular site in the sky. Coming to the telescope itself,its just a beauty with a dark glossy blue paint which gives the scope a lot of glamour. The optics are fully coated to give crisp view. The objective is covered with a 2 inch collar which prevents scattered light to enter the objective . its also has its own cap to prevent dust entry. The scope comes with fully coated 20 mm and 10 mm eyepieces of 1.25 diameter. Even though both are Kellner eyepieces the 10 mm gives excellent view of both land and sky objects. The 10 mm is a bit letdown. However upgradation to 15 mm super plossl gives awesome views. The moon has gotten so near coz of this scope.All craters are easily visible and the smooth rack and pinion focuser makes focusing a glory. Venus going through its lunar like transits are easily visible, Jupiter with its moons.the cloud band of Jupiter can be easily appreciated. Saturn with its rings is just a sight to take ones breathe away.mars with a little adjustment reveals its ice caps with this scope. The orion nebula and deep sky objects like Andromeda galaxy are visible through it. The scope also has its own utility tray for keeping spare eyepieces.The scope comes along with a led finderscope which can be adjusted with two finger screws to bring the finder's dots in alignment with the telescope. This telescope even comes with its own sky software which is also very easy to use. One can chose his own location in the pc and locate objects in the sky with ease.However there is always room for improvement by celestron.The telescope is little jerky at high magnificatins which needs correction. The 10 mm eyepiece should be changed.it has very little eye relief. Since its a 70 mm f13 objective so one should not hope of getting useable magnifications above 140x. I had a 6 inch reflector but this gives much clearer images. Another great part of all refractors is that they don't need any maintenance. The reflectors require constant collimation which is a pain. Then the mirrors slowly lose their optical abilities requiring realuminization which is an even greater pain. But such tragedies are avoided if one buys any refractor telescopes. Overall its a great scope , worth the price. Only thing is that one should buy a plossl 15 mm for best results..... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best telescope for beginners *by M***F on 1 February 2025* Epic telescope for beginners, I've been using this since 2 years and this telescope is easy to set up except if you cant pick more then 7-8, it'll be little hard for you to set cause the stand itself is heavy but overall the telescope is insane as I observed Moon(a lot of times and with more and more clarity each time I use it), Jupiter, Saturn(the rings were beautiful), Venus and some Stars like Sirius, Rigel, Beetlejuice and others, anyway this telescope is worth it to buy if you want to start stargazing but if you're already pro you should try Celestron Astromaster 130 eq md, hope you like this review. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product πŸ‘ *by M***. on 12 August 2020* This is good for a beginner as well as for a semi-experienced. The packaging came good,but the lens of the main tube was slightly loose. I fitted it,however. It has a long and heavy tripod, perfect for astronomy. But, if a strong wind is blowing,then it slightly vibrates. The aperture of the telescope is 70mm and focal length is 900mm. U will get a maximum magnification of 90x,which is not too good and not too bad. Still u will see rings of Saturn and Andromeda galaxy in clear skies. The coating of the telescope is very beautiful. And the most liking fact is that, u can see all planets of solar system. For galaxies,u need very clear and stable atmospheric conditions. Images are significantly clear. If u r beginner, go for it. Also keep limited expectations. ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron - AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope - Refractor Telescope - Fully Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable Height Tripod – Bonus Astronomy Software Package - Celestron – Smartphone Photography Adapter for Telescope – Digiscoping Smartphone Adapter – Capture Photos and Video Through Your Telescope or Spotting Scope Eyepiece - Celestron 8 Piece Telescope Accessory Kit – Eyepieces, 2X Barlow Lens, Colored Filters, Moon Filter and Sturdy Carry Case --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/75882736-21061-astromaster-70az-refractor-telescope](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/75882736-21061-astromaster-70az-refractor-telescope) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*