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AstroMaster Series Telescopes
Discover the AstroMaster Series by Celestron. Packed full of features, this series of telescopes are an excellent beginner to intermediate telescope that everyone can enjoy no matter your budget. For the best light-gathering abilities go for the AstroMaster 130EQ, or for a more family-friendly budget the AstroMaster 70AZ is a great way to get into astronomy. Get bright, clear images of the Moon and other Planets through any of the AstroMaster Series telescopes and become an AstroMaster in no time.
Not sure which AstroMaster telescope is perfect for you? Keep reading below or get in contact to discuss your needs.
Become an AstroMaster in no time with Celestron. All the telescopes in this series can be used straight out of the box thanks to a very minimal no-tool setup. Each AstroMaster comes complete with all the equipment required to start viewing planets straight away, including two high-quality eyepieces that provide high and low-powered magnification of the stars. Plus a hassle-free preassembled tripod and mount and a Red Dot Finderscope to assist in the location of objects.
Who can use AstroMaster Telescopes?
AstroMasters can be used by almost anyone. They are a fantastic entry-level telescope, use it with the whole family or as a way to enter the fascinating world of astronomy.
Equatorial AstroMasters
The majority of the telescopes in the AstroMaster range come with German Equatorial Mounts. The Equatorial AstroMasters can be identified by the “EQ” in their name such as the AstroMaster 130EQ, AstroMaster 114EQ & the AstroMaster 70EQ. These are intuitive to use, controlled by two slow-motion control knobs that allow for fine-tuned adjustments. Equatorial mounts provide more accurate star tracking by moving at the same angle to the curvature of the Earth and thus follow objects as they move across the sky.
Altazimuth Astromasters
The only telescope in the AstronMaster series to come with an Altazimuth mount is the AstroMaster 70AZ, and can be identified by the “AZ” in the title. This refractor telescope is operated via a pan-handle that can be moved up/down and left/right to track the movement of the stars across the sky. They can be less accurate than Equatorial Mounts however are still a great option for entry-level astronomers.
Still unsure which AstroMaster telescope is right for you? Get in contact today and talk to one of our Astro-experts.
