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Celestron AstroMaster 70EQ
7.8 out of 10

Celestron AstroMaster 70EQ

Optical Design : Refractor Aperture : 70 mm (2.76 in) Focal Leng Read more

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Reviews and Problems with Celestron AstroMaster 70EQ

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Overall 8
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Value for money 10
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Features 8
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Ease of use 10
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Performance 10
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Ease of setup 10
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Wonderful Telescope

mnussle, opticsplanet.com
6 March 2013
  • Summary: This is our first telescope and for the price we were very impressed with the quality and overall feel. It seems much sturdier and well built than I expected.
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Overall 6
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Value for money 6
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Features 6
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Ease of use 4
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Performance 6
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Ease of setup 8
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Beginners Only

StarGazerDad, opticsplanet.com
20 January 2013
  • Summary: Selected 70EQ for tween boys based on it being a refractor scope (good for newbies), available reviews and perceived comparative value.
  • Pros: Setup, weight, size, ease of use (after a little practice)
  • Cons: No short eyepiece, sky map excludes planets
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Overall 10
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Value for money 10
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Features 10
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Ease of use 10
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Ease of setup 10
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Great telescope for the money

Mike, opticsplanet.com
19 January 2013
  • Summary: This is a great setup for an introduction to astronomy.
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Overall 8
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Value for money 8
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Features 8
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Ease of use 8
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Performance 8
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Ease of setup 8
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Good beginner telescope

kevlowe, opticsplanet.com
16 January 2010
  • Summary: I purchased this telescope for my 7 year old daughter for Christmas. I had a similar telescope as a kid when I was her age and experienced years of joy with it and wanted...
  • Pros: Easy to use
  • Cons: Mount is a little shaky
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Overall 8
8.0
Value for money 8
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Features 8
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Ease of use 8
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Performance 8
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Ease of setup 8
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Celestron AstroMaster 70 EQ Equatorial Refractor Telescope 21062

Jim, opticsplanet.com
11 September 2009
  • Summary: A good basic telescope. Do not expect to be seeing stars in great detail, but one can see the moon clearly.
  • Pros: Ease of use, price, works well
  • Cons: Needs larger viewing area/eyepiece
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Overall 10
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Recent purchase

sreve payne, telescopesdirect.com.au
26 April 2012
  • Summary: Excellent service, and Product was exactly as stated and we are extremely happy with the whole purchase and the speed of delivery would highly recommend to any potential
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