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The Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ is a compact 70mm achromatic refractor telescope featuring a manual German equatorial mount designed for observing the Moon, planets, star clusters, and brighter deep-sky objects. This beginner-friendly telescope includes two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm) providing 35x and 175x magnifications, a 3x Barlow lens to extend magnification options, and an erect-image diagonal ideal for both terrestrial and celestial viewing. The tool-free setup, lightweight aluminum tripod with accessory tray, and included Starry Night astronomy software make this an excellent entry-level choice for amateur astronomers and families exploring the night sky.
| Optical design | Achromatic Refractor |
| Barlow Lens | 3x |
| Resolution | 1.99″ |
| Weight | 9.1 lb |
| Star Diagonal | 1.25 inch Erect Image Diagonal |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 11.7 |
| Focal length | 700 mm |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 165 |
| Mount type | Manual German Equatorial |
| Aperture | 70 mm |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 10 |
| Focuser Type | Rack and Pinion |
| Warranty | 2 |
| Focal ratio | f/10 |
| Eyepieces Included | 20mm and 4mm |
| Tripod Material | Aluminum |