Celestron AC 70/700 AZ Inspire Telescope
Smartphone documentation features in the Celestron AC 70/700 AZ Inspire Telescope, which combines a 70mm achromatic refractor with 700mm focal length and a panhandle alt-azimuth mount.
- 70mm aperture provides 1.66-arcsecond resolution
- 700mm focal length uses f/10 optics
- Panhandle mount supports manual alt-azimuth movement
- Smartphone adapter and 2x AAA batteries included
- 20mm and 10mm eyepieces provide 35x, 70x
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Description
Day-to-night viewing is the central design of the Celestron AC 70/700 AZ Inspire Telescope, an achromatic refractor featuring a 70 mm aperture, 700 mm focal length, and listed f/10 optical ratio. Its manual panhandle alt-azimuth mount uses a clutch for smooth positioning, while the fully coated glass optics, 20 mm and 10 mm Kellner eyepieces, erect-image diagonal, StarPointer Pro finder, integrated smartphone adapter, red LED flashlight, steel tripod, and accessory tray support celestial and terrestrial use.
The official Inspire 70AZ configuration provides 35x and 70x magnifications through the included Kellner eyepieces and uses an erect-image diagonal for upright daytime viewing. The aluminum optical tube is supported by a lightweight manual mount with adjustable steel tripod, built-in accessory tray, and integrated flashlight, while the smartphone adapter supports recording suitable lunar, planetary, wildlife, or landscape targets through the eyepiece.
Key Features of Celestron AC 70/700 Inspire
This complete refractor telescope combines a 70 mm aperture with a 700 mm focal length, fully coated glass optics, manual panhandle alt-azimuth control, erect-image diagonal, StarPointer Pro finder, smartphone adapter, red LED mount light, and adjustable steel tripod for flexible day-to-night observation.
- 70 mm achromatic refractor
- 700 mm focal length with listed f/10 optical ratio
- Manual panhandle alt-azimuth mount
- Fully coated glass optics
- 20 mm and 10 mm Kellner eyepieces
- 90-degree erect-image diagonal
- StarPointer Pro red dot finder
- Integrated smartphone adapter and red LED flashlight
Day-to-Night Manual Viewing
The supplied application supports manual observation of the Moon, planets, star clusters, brighter deep-sky objects, landscapes, and wildlife, with the 700 mm focal length providing the listed longer refractor format while the erect-image diagonal, panhandle mount, and smartphone adapter support suitable terrestrial and celestial viewing contexts.
Included Accessories
The official package includes the 70 mm optical tube, manual alt-azimuth panhandle mount, adjustable steel tripod, accessory tray, 20 mm and 10 mm Kellner eyepieces, 90-degree erect-image diagonal, StarPointer Pro finder, integrated smartphone adapter, red LED flashlight, Starry Night Basic software, and SkyPortal app access.
- 20 mm and 10 mm Kellner eyepieces
- Erect-image diagonal and StarPointer Pro finder
- Smartphone adapter, red LED flashlight, steel tripod, and accessory tray
Celestron 2-Year Limited Warranty
The supplied product information lists a 2-year limited warranty for this telescope, and buyers should confirm the current US warranty terms, smartphone accessory coverage, registration requirements, tripod and mount support, and authorized service process before purchase because the Inspire 70AZ may have different stock status and regional support conditions across retailers.
Celestron AC 70/700 AZ Inspire Telescope Specs
| Brand | Celestron |
| Full Model Code | Celestron Inspire 70AZ |
| Country of Origin | United States / China |
| Optical Design | Achromatic Refractor |
| Aperture | 70 mm (2.76 inches) |
| Focal Length | 700 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Optical Coatings | Fully Coated Glass Optics |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 0 mm (0%) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 0% |
| Resolving Power | 1.66 Arcseconds |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 11.7 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 165x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 10x |
| Optical Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | 1.25-inch Rack and Pinion Focuser with Integrated Micrometer Focus Scale |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | No (Refractor Tube Configuration) |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 80 mm x 711 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 2.0 kg (4.41 lbs) - Tube Only |
| Mount Attachment Type | Lightweight Alt-Azimuth Panhandle Mount with Integrated Asymmetrical Single-Fork Geometry |
| Finder Scope Specification | StarPointer Pro Red Dot Finder |
| Included Accessories | 20mm Kellner Eyepiece (35x), 10mm Kellner Eyepiece (70x), 90-Degree Erect Image Diagonal (1.25-inch), Integrated Smartphone Imaging Lens Cap Adapter, Red LED Flashlight, Alt-Azimuth Mount with Steel Tripod, Accessory Tray |
| Power Requirements | 2x AAA batteries for internal mount red flashlight and finder assembly |
| Standard Warranty | 2-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | Manual day and night tracking utilizing an integrated smartphone digiscoping lens cap, balancing an f/10 focal configuration with a structural steel platform for crisp target verification. |




































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