Description
The Celestron AstroMaster 76 Telescope is a special beginner’s Newtonian reflector which renders its images right side up and laterally correct, making it appropriate for terrestrial and celestial viewing alike. Its 2.9″ diameter is considered very good for light collection. When you are looking for faint sky objects such as clusters and nebulae, large aperture becomes relevant. The AstroMaster 76 features coated optics, and is capable of producing clear and bright images of the moon and the planets. This unit comes with a German-type equatorial mount, a quick dovetail attachment, and a rugged, pre-assembled tripod for your convenience.
OVERVIEW
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Permanently mounted StarPointer
- Erect image optics – Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
- Quick release dovetail attachment – no tool setup
- German Equatorial mount with Setting circles – to accurately locate and track sky objects
- Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25″ steel tube legs – Provides a rigid and stable platform
- All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
- Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
- “TheSkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
ITEM # 31035
DESCRIPTION
If you’re looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky.
The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
|---|---|
| Aperture (mm) | 76 mm (2.99 in) |
| Focal Length | 700 mm (28 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 9.21 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 35 x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) | 10 mm (0.39 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 70 x |
| Finderscope | Built-on StarPointer |
| Mount Type | CG-2 Equatorial |
| Tripod | 1.25″ steel tube legs |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 180 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 11 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 11.9 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.83 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 1.53 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 118 x |
| Apparent Field of View | 1.4 ° |
| Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Optical Coatings | Aluminum |
| Optical Tube Length | 26 in (660 mm) |
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |
