Omegon AC 60/700 AZ1 Telescope Review and Test

The Omegon 60 700 AZ-1 telescope is the ideal option for easily introducing children to astronomy. This instrument offers excellent value for money and is highly appreciated by users. This product is easy to understand and can be set up quickly without tools, following the motto: set up, insert eyepiece, observe!

Technical Specifications

• Type: Refractor
• Design Type: Achromat
• Aperture (mm): 60
• Focal Length (mm): 700
• Aperture Ratio (f/): 11.7
• Resolution: 1.92
• Limiting Magnitude: 10.7
• Light Gathering Power: 70
• Maximum Magnification: 120
• Eyepiece Connection: 1.25 inch
• Design: AZ-2 Mount
• Type: Azimuthal Tripod
• Height: 67-119 cm
• Material: Aluminum
• Total Weight: 4 kg

Omegon AC 60/700 AZ-1 Optics

The optics of this refracting telescope with a 60mm objective aperture and 700mm focal length provide an excellent starting point for sky orientation. It’s effective for observing major planets (Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars) and allows observation of well-known deep-sky objects like the Andromeda Galaxy when visibility conditions are adequate.

Your first observations will likely lead you to our moon. You’ll be amazed by the contrast and brightness of lunar craters. Daytime nature observation is also possible thanks to the included erecting lens, which corrects the image that is normally upside down in telescopes.

Mount

Thanks to its azimuthal mount, the Omegon 60 700 AZ-1 telescope can be easily oriented in azimuth (left/right) and altitude (up/down). This mount is specifically designed for ease of use, making it the perfect choice for children who want to start their observations without wasting time.

For beginners, this has the advantage of not having to worry about polar alignment of the telescope. The setting can be locked in both axes so that found objects remain in the eyepiece. The mount is attached to a height-adjustable aluminum tripod.

Observable Objects

With the Omegon AC 60/700 AZ-1 refractor, you can explore various elements of the night sky, including:

• Moon & Planets: Yes
• Nebulae & Galaxies: Not recommended
• Nature Observation: Yes
• Astrophotography: No
• Sun: No

In summary, the Omegon AC 60/700 AZ-1 refractor is a versatile and compact astronomical telescope, ideal for beginners and children over 6 years old wanting to start astronomy.

Accessories

The accessories included with the telescope:

• 20mm eyepiece for 35x magnification
• 10mm eyepiece for 70x magnification
• Red dot finder for easy celestial object location
• 90° zenith mirror for comfortable observation of zenith objects
• 2x Barlow lens to double eyepiece magnification
• Erecting lens to correct the inverted image

The included red dot finder greatly facilitates celestial object searching, and the other included accessories are a real plus for beginners. Only the eyepieces could be improved in terms of quality.

Supplied with three eyepieces of 20mm, 12mm, and 4mm, this telescope offers theoretical magnification up to 175x. Lunar craters and major planets can be observed with very good image quality for this price range.

It should be noted that the 4mm eyepiece can be challenging for children, as it will be more difficult to observe objects other than the moon with such high magnification. The celestial body will tend to quickly move out of the field of view, requiring patience and skill in telescope handling.

Additionally, some objects like Jupiter may appear blurry with the 4mm eyepiece if conditions aren’t optimal (temperature, weather, etc.). However, using the other eyepieces presents no problems and observation becomes a real treat. The manufacturer recommends a useful magnification of 120x for optimal experience.

To complement your child’s astronomical journey, consider exploring our selection of star light projectors that can bring the wonder of the cosmos into their bedroom for year-round stargazing fun!