Celestron AstroMaster 76/700 Newton EQ

The complete first reflector with equatorial mount

The Celestron AstroMaster 76 EQ is the complete beginner's set for your first steps into astronomy. The 76 mm mirror captures over a hundred times more light than the naked eye: in addition to countless moon craters, you'll see the rings of Saturn and the four Galilean moons of Jupiter. Under a dark sky, even the Orion Nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy come within reach.

CG-2 Mount: Classic Sky Following

After a single pool setup, you track each object with a single rotational movement on the slow-motion rod. The LED viewfinder helps you locate your targets. The 20mm and 10mm eyepieces provide 35x and 70x magnification; realistically usable up to approximately 152x with an additional eyepiece or Barlow lens.

For whom yes, for whom no

For: the beginner astronomer on a limited budget who still wants a real reflecting telescope on an equatorial mount. Not for: those who want to get the most out of deep-sky observing; the AstroMaster 130 EQ captures almost three times as much light for a modest price increase.

What's in the box?

• Optical tube 76/700 Newtonian
• CG-2 equatorial mount with slow motion
• Aluminum tripod with accessory tray
• 20 mm and 10 mm eyepieces (1.25 inch)
• LED viewfinder

Recommended accessory

• A moon filter (1.25 inch) The bright moonlight is dimmed and brings out more detail in the craters.

Still unsure about the right model? Our Buyer's guide for beginners and the telescope selection aid help you step by step. Also check out all the reflector telescopes or the full range on the Celestron merk Page. You can read more background information about the merk in the Celestron merk Guide.