Saxon 709AZ3 Complete Telescope Package 70mm 900mm f/12 with AZ3 Tripod
Original price was: $399.95.$389.95Current price is: $389.95.
The saxon 70/900 AZ3 Refractor Telescope is a value-for-money classic looking telescope that gives good views of both land and sky.
This portable telescope comes with a multi-coated, achromatic objective lens of 70mm and a focal length of 900mm. The telescope’s sturdy Alt-Azimuth mount allows you to move the scope up and down and left to right, making it easy to point at objects.
Whether you’re looking at landscape or the night sky, you’ll get a great observing session out of the saxon 709AZ3 Refractor Telescope.
Description
Saxon 709AZ3 SC Refractor Telescope
The dual-purpose saxon 70/900 AZ3 Refractor Telescope provides a great platform for both astronomy and terrestrial viewing. Comes with a superb NON-YOKE tripod that allows comfortable and steady adjustments.
This easy-to-use telescope is suitable for observers of all ages. Weighing just under 10 kg, you can easily carry and transport this scope from the house to your intended viewing site. Have fun with the family observing nature during the day and the Moon at night.
The particularly high f/ratio (f/12.8) means that chromatic abberations are controlled very well, it is very easy to focus and eyepieces of all types work very well with it.
The saxon 709AZ3 Refractor Telescope comes with:
- 70mm aperture
- 900mm focal length
- Alt-Azimuth AZ3 mount
- 1.25″ Super eyepieces
- 45 degree erect prism diagonal
- 5×24 finderscope
- Aluminium tripod with accessory tray.
Perfect for beginner observers.
Specifications
Warranty Information | 5-Years Limited Warranty |
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Optical Design | Refractor |
Aperture | 70mm |
Highest Practical Power | 140x |
Focal Length | 900mm |
Focal Ratio | F/12.8 |
Eyepieces | Super 25, Super 10 and SR4 |
Finderscope | 5×24 |
Barlow Lens | No |
Diagonal | 1.25″ 45° Erect Prism Diagonal |
Mount Type | Alt-Azimuth |
Tripod | Aluminium |
Optical Tube Dimensions | 7 x 90cm |
Optical Tube Weight | 1.5kg |
Shipping Dimensions | 108 x 30 x 24cm3 |
Shipping Weight | 10kg |
This product has been reviewed
“Great entry level telescope well within my budget. I purchased to introduce my children to astronomy and they loved it.” – Arslan
What’s in the Box
saxon 4mm/10mm/25mm 1.25’’ super Eyepiece
Featuring a 3-element design, these fully-coated eyepieces provide outstanding field correction and long eye-relief. Stray light is eliminated by the fold back rubber eyecups; standard with every Super eyepiece. |
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saxon 5×24 Finderscope with bracket
The 24mm aperture with 5x magnification can provide a wide field of view to help you locate objects and align your telescope before you look through the telescope. It’s perfect for beginner telescopes. |
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saxon 1.25 Erect Prism Diagonal (45 degree)
It results in an image which is both right side up and corrected left to right. It also provides a comfortable 45° observing angle which is more convenient for daytime use. |
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saxon AZ3 Mount with Tripod
It is an aluminium tripod with dual axis slow-motion controls. |
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Star/ Moon Chart
The star chart shows the solar system of which earth is a member planet and the moon chart clearly shows the topography of the lunar surface. |
Questions? Call us on 1300 ASTRODOG or just use the form!
Additional information
Weight | 9 kg |
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Dimensions | 102 × 38 × 25 cm |