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product_id: 52490273
title: "Orion Observer II 70mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope for Beginner Stargazing - Ideal First Telescope Gift for Adults and Families"
brand: "orion"
price: "€ 30.43"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
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# 700mm focal length Lightweight at 7.4 lbs 70mm aperture Orion Observer II 70mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope for Beginner Stargazing - Ideal First Telescope Gift for Adults and Families

**Brand:** orion
**Price:** € 30.43
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌠 Discover the Universe, One Star at a Time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Orion Observer II 70mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope for Beginner Stargazing - Ideal First Telescope Gift for Adults and Families by orion
- **How much does it cost?** € 30.43 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/52490273-orion-observer-ii-70mm-altazimuth-refractor-telescope-for-beginner-stargazing)

## Best For

- orion enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted orion brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smooth Navigation:** Experience effortless panning with the altazimuth mount for seamless stargazing.
- • **Explore the Cosmos:** Unleash your inner astronomer with stunning views of celestial wonders.
- • **Comfortable Viewing:** Adjustable-height tripod ensures you can stargaze in comfort, no matter your height.
- • **Perfect for All Ages:** An ideal first telescope gift for families and adults eager to discover the night sky.
- • **Complete Stargazing Kit:** Includes essential accessories like Kellner eyepieces and a Moon Map for guided exploration.

## Overview

The Orion Observer II is a 70mm altazimuth refractor telescope designed for beginners, featuring a 700mm focal length and a lightweight build. It comes equipped with essential accessories, making it the perfect introduction to stargazing for families and adults alike.

## Description

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## Features

- A great choice for beginners, this 70mm refractor telescope will introduce you to the wonders of the night sky
- 70mm (2.75") aperture and 700mm focal length telescope provides great views of bright night-sky objects such as star clusters and cloudy nebulas
- Ideal for observing the Moon, bright planets like Jupiter, Saturn and Mars, and bright star clusters
- The included altazimuth telescope mount provides smooth up/down and left/right panning motion, and the adjustable-height tripod helps make your viewing sessions comfortable
- Complete telescope comes with 25mm and 10mm 1.25" Kellner eyepieces, red-dot sight, 1.25" rack and pinion focuser, 90-degree star diagonal, and the Orion Moon Map 260

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Focal Length Description | 700 millimeters |
| Field Of View | 1.02 Degrees |
| Zoom Ratio | 10 |
| Power Source | Manual Power |
| Finderscope | Reflex |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | Kellner |
| Mount | Altazimuth Mount |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Item Weight | 7.4 Pounds |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 70 Millimeters |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 57"D x 38"W x 38"H |
| Optical-Tube Length | 26.5 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Orion
- **Model Name:** Orion
- **Optical Tube Length:** 26.5 Inches
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Kellner
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 70 Millimeters
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Altazimuth Mount
- **Product Dimensions:** 57"D x 38"W x 38"H
- **Focus Type:** Manual Focus
- **Power Source:** Manual Power
- **Finderscope:** Reflex

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great beginner telescope.
*by A***R on February 13, 2019*

Great telescope for beginners. Good for viewing the moon. Jupiter's streaks and moons are visible too. Venus appears small, although with better lenses can be more defined. Need to wait for the right weather and time before I can view Pleiades and M42, but it should be well-suited for those as well. Setup is quick and easy, portability is decent. Only downsides are the viewfinder's overly large and bright red dot, also the tripod tray's wingnuts, which are easy to lose.Edit: I've attached an image of Pleiades taken through this scope. I have also managed to view Mars, M42, and Saturn nicely. Astrophotography is generally limited but decent shots of large and/or close objects can be managed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really good for a 70mm telescope
*by K***E on January 22, 2020*

I bought this from amazon using the used like new discount and it had been re boxed but was completely new telescope. I got it for $34 including the shipping and you can't beat that deal. I've used all the way up 16 inch telescopes so this can't compete with a large reflector on deep sky objects but around the house when the Orion nebula gets in the right position it can be better than I it would for a small refractor. It's the sharpest telescope I have owned at least on the moon and not too much chromatic aberration on it but it has more chromatic on bright stars. It is sharper than an etx 90mm I owned for a while on the moon. I took it out to the light pollution free mountain tonight and I did hunt down messier 51, the Auriga star clusters, the persus double double and the star cluster below the star Sirius. I looked for m81 and 82 but could track them down tonight and it was very cold out. I haven't had a chance to view the planets with it seeing in how the are in the summer sky constellations right now. It can't compete with a larger telescope on deep sky objects but is great on the moon and it's better than nothin right now except I do have 10x50 binoculars. It is light years ahead of a department store refractor like the Jason 60mm I had for several years. It is a great value for the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sharpest 70mm refractor ever
*by E***D on December 5, 2021*

I love this telescope. It has the sharpest optics of any 70mm refractor I have owned. And I have owned quite a few. Except for the slight chromatic aberration (which is to be expected), it competes with my 80mm ED refractor that costs quite a bit more. Of course it's only 70mm in aperture and will give you amazing views of the Moon and planets, the brighter deep space objects and a few double stars. That's it. But for the price, I am sure you will not get anything better anywhere. It's also great for terrestrial viewing. It's light weight, well built and good for light polluted cities due to small aperture and long focal ratio. For me it's the perfect grab and go!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-27*