Aim Barska 525 Power Starwatcher 70mm f/10 Telescopeinto the sky and new amateur astronomers can enjoy views of the moon, planets, and stars—or point it earthward and use it as a conventional spotting scope. This complete observation kit includes the optical tube assembly (OTA), a manual alt-azimuth mount head, and a full-sized adjustable aluminum tripod. To get you viewing right out of the box, the Barska includes three eyepieces to give you an array of magnifications to choose from, a Barlow lens that triples the power of any eyepiece put in it to increase your observational choices, and a 90° diagonal that features an integrated erecting prism for terrestrial viewing.

70mm Refractor OTA    700mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio    Anti-Reflection Fully Coated Optics    1.25" Focuser; 175x, 78x, 35x Eyepieces    Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount    90° Erect-Image Diagonal    3x Barlow Lens    5x24 Finderscope with Bracket    Adjustable Aluminum Tripod

• 70mm aperture
• f/10 focal ratio
• 700mm focal length
• Refractor-style light path
• Anti-reflection fully coated optics maximize light transmission and produce high-contrast images with accurate color fidelity
• Sturdy and reliable rack-and-pinion focuser
• 1.25" drawtube makes it compatible with the most popular size of eyepieces and accessories

• Manual alt-azimuth mount
• Altitude locking rod makes tracking objects easier
• Full-sized adjustable height aluminum tripod
• Center tray adds stability, while providing a place for accessories such as eyepieces and filters

Eyepieces:

• 1.25" barrel to accept most astronomical filters
• 4mm eyepiece yields a high 175x power
• 9mm eyepiece produces a moderate 78x power
• 20mm eyepiece produces a low 35x magnification

• 3x power effectively triples the magnification of any eyepiece used in it
• 1.25" snout and holder
• Increases eyepiece power without affecting exit pupil and eye relief

• 90° angle places observer's head in a comfortable viewing position when the OTA is pointed at or near the zenith or using the scope for terrestrial viewing
• Integrated erecting prism corrects view for use as a conventional spotting scope
• 1.25" snout and barrel

• Low 5x power ensures a wide field of view for easier alignment and faster star-hopping navigation
• 24mm objective allows dimmer stars and objects to be identified
• Mounting bracket included

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a barlow lens included with this?

A: Unfortunatelly notBestia regards

Q: 2. can the Barska 400MM/80MM 131 power starwatcher refractor telescope be used for terrestrial objects viewing?

A: Yes this scope can be used for Terrestrial Viewing. The model comes with a 45 Diagonal so that will flip the image right side up for you.

Q: 3. Hi. does this come with theSkyX - First Light Edition software?

A: Yes it comes with the software.

Q: 4. Can I put a atachment to this scope to put a camera?

A: Thank you for your question. While it is technically possible to put a camera on this telescope using a 1.25 standard camera adapter, we would not recommend this for astrophotography. For this scope you might want to try simply shooting through the eyepiece with your phone's camera for simple shots of the moon. This telescope was designed to be used for visual use.

Q: 5. Does the telescope connect to the tripod with a standard 1/4 connection?

A: This model comes with a standard 1/4 20 threading.

Q: 6. I have one of these and it is impossible to aim it. What am I doing wrong or missing?

A: You might be having trouble aiming and seeing things because of light pollution. That can happen. Is the image not focusing in at all?

Q: 7. As a beginner, are there any essential accessories I should consider?

A: This is a kit which includes the most essential accessory required, a tripod. You really would not need anything else to get up and running.

Q: 8. Can this be used for daytime scoping too?

A: Yes this Model can be used for Terrestrial use during the daytime, since it comes with a 90° Erect-Image Diagonal.

Q: 9. I was referred by celestron technician using this telescope tube as a finderscope. The original finderscope goes with the 8'' reflective telescope tube is very shaky on its mount. Does anyone know if this 70mm telescope fit well on the 8'' tube?

A: I bought this telescope for my son in 2015. The 70mm telescope does fit well on the 8 tube. My son has been super happy with this telescope, hes been able to pack it up and take it camping with us and its extremely strudy. Definitely a good buy.

Q: 10. Total newbie here. What is the difference, if any, between this and the Celestron 80mm in terms of features? Just the magnifying power?

A: One is 70mm in diameter the other is 80mm. The larger the diameter of the scope the brighter it is. The brighter the scope the more objects can be seen and identified.