Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ User Manual

Use the three tightening screws located at the
bottom of each leg to secure the extended legs
in place.
To set up the tripod, spread the legs outward until
they are fully extended. Extend each of the three
tripod legs down 6-12".
Quick Set-up Guide
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3
All three legs should be the same length to provide
a level platform for the telescope.
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7
Here is how the fully assembled tripod and mount
should appear.
5
Properly assembled, the accessory tray should
appear as pictured above.
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Next slide telescope tube into the mount. Be sure to
back out fastening screws to allow enough
clearance for the dovetail.
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Center dovetail in the mount and tighten fastening
screw. For added security tighten the angled lock
down screw next to the fastening screw.
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Quick set-up guide for:
Model #21061 – AstroMaster 70AZ
Model #21063 – AstroMaster 90AZ
Your AstroMaster 70AZ/90AZ includes: optical tube
w/ built-on StarPointer finderscope, pre-assembled
tripod with center leg brace and altazimuth mount
attached; two eyepieces; erect image diagonal,
accessory tray, lens cloth, battery, owner’s manual,
and The Sky™ CD Software.
To attach the accessory tray, line up notches and
turn clockwise until tray tabs lock into place with
the tripod brackets.
Questions or Problems with Set-up?
CONTACT: Celestron Technical Support:
310.803.5955
www.celestron.com
dovetail
mount
fastening
screws

Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Specifications

General

Lens coating	Fully Multi Coated (FMC)
Magnification	45 x
Altazimuth mount	Yes
Fixed focal length	900 mm
Visual power (max)	100 x
Primary mirror size	70 mm
Maximum supported eyepiece diameter	10 mm

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	8160 g
Optical tube diameter	914.4 mm

Summary

Celestron AstroMaster Setup Guide

Included Components Overview

Lists optical tube, finderscope, tripod, eyepieces, diagonal, accessory tray, and software.

Tripod Assembly and Stabilization

Details spreading tripod legs, extending them, and securing them for a level base.

Attaching the Accessory Tray

Explains how to connect the accessory tray to the tripod brackets for stability.

Mounting the Telescope Optical Tube

Guides on sliding the telescope tube into the mount and tightening securing screws.

Focuser, Diagonal, and Eyepiece Installation

Steps for preparing the focuser, inserting the diagonal, and securing the eyepiece.

StarPointer Finderscope Battery Setup

Instructions for installing the battery in the StarPointer finderscope and power management.

Final Setup Steps and Safety Warning

Removing the lens cap, final readiness check, and critical sun viewing safety advice.