The Levenhuk Blitz 70 PLUS achromatic refractor is a great choice for a novice astronomer. You can observe the solar system planets with their satellites, some deep-sky objects as well as a detailed image of the Moon. This telescope can also be used for terrestrial observations.
It features glass lenses with an anti-reflective coating. The optics transmits the sharp and clear image without optical distortions. The kit includes three eyepieces for space exploration, an erecting eyepiece for terrestrial observations as well as a Barlow lens and a diagonal mirror so that you can vary the magnification range when observing. However, if that’s not enough, you can always purchase additional accessories. The telescope features a standard focuser of 31.75-millimeter (1.25-inch), so it is compatible with most of all the accessories available on sale.
An equatorial mount uses manual operation. A counterweight is used for balancing. Focusing is performed using two slow-motion control knobs. The aluminum tripod height is adjustable. There is an accessory tray.
Features:
- Achromatic optics with an anti-reflective coating
- Ideal choice for exploring outer space
- Can be used as a spotting scope
- Advanced kit includes everything an amateur astronomer needs
- Convenient equatorial mount
The kit includes:
- Telescope optical tube
- SR 4mm eyepiece
- H 12.5mm eyepiece
- H 20mm eyepiece
- 1.5x erecting eyepiece
- 3x Barlow lens
- 90° diagonal mirror
- Finder 5x24
- Equatorial mount
- Slow-motion control knobs
- Counterweight bar
- Counterweight
- Tube ring
- Aluminum tripod with an accessory tray
- User manual and lifetime warranty
Brand |
Levenhuk, Inc., USA |
Warranty, years |
lifetime |
Package size (LxWxH), cm |
94.2x26x16.8 |
Optical design |
refractor |
Optical scheme |
achromat |
Optics material |
optical glass |
Optics coating |
anti-reflective |
Primary mirror diameter (aperture), mm |
70.0 |
Focal length, mm |
900 |
Highest practical power, x |
140.0 |
Aperture ratio |
f/12.8 |
Resolution threshold, arcseconds |
12.8 |
Limiting stellar magnitude |
11.33 |
Eyepieces |
SR4mm (225х), H12.5mm (72х), H20mm (45x), 1.5x erecting eyepiece |
Eyepiece barrel diameter, in |
1.25 |
Barlow lens |
3x |
Finderscope |
optical, 5x24 |
Focuser |
rack & pinion |
Tripod |
aluminum |
Tripod height (adjustable), mm |
670–1230 |
Accessory tray |
True |
Telescope control |
manual |
Mount |
equatorial, EQ2 |
Optical tube mounting mode |
fastening rings |
Optical tube material |
metal |
User level |
beginners |
Assembly and installation difficulty level |
easy |
Observed object |
planets of the Solar System, terrestrial objects |
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