AstroMaster 70EQ Refractor Telescope A favorite first telescope for beginners, the AstroMaster 70EQ refractor offers sharp, detailed views of Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, and more. It’s the easiest way to discover the night sky. Previous page Manual Equatorial Mount As Earth rotates, celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky. The EQ mount helps you track objects smoothly by turning the knobs. It’s easy to keep your target centered in the eyepiece. Portability Grab and go! This compact, lightweight telescope is your perfect companion for star parties, camping trips, and impromptu backyard observing sessions. Objects to Observe The Universe is yours to explore! Discover the Moon and planets plus all the best deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Pleiades Open Star Cluster, and more. Celestron is Here for You Astronomy can be intimidating, but Celestron is here to help. 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