The Astromaster 70EQ is a tool suitable for astronomical observations. The sturdy steel tripod and the equatorial head make it possible to observe the details of the moon and brighter planets, to appreciate the beauty of many double stars of the brightest objects in the deep sky and to pursue them manually using the convenient right ascension knob.

• 80mm short refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics and a lightweight frame.
• Observe in no time with a quick and easy, no-tool setup.
• Accessories include two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm), a erect image diagonal, 3x Barlow lens, and a finderscope. 
• Slow motion rod control for smooth and accurate pointing.
• Adjustable height tripod includes an accessory tray.

• Manual German equatorial mount with setting circles to locate and track sky objects
• Adjustable, full height steel tripod with deluxe accessory tray
• Quick and easy no-tool setup
• Accessories include a 20mm and 4mm eyepiece, an erect image diagonal, a finderscope, and a 3x Barlow lens.
• Download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies