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Meade Instruments – Infinity 70mm Aperture, Portable Refracting Astronomy Telescope for Beginners – Multiple Eyepieces & Accessories Included - Adjustable Alt-azimuth (AZ) Manual Mount

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Infinity - 70mm

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  • Aperture: 70mm(2.8"). Focal Length: 700mm. Focal Ratio: f/10. Rack-and-Pinion Focuser
  • Altazimuth mount with a slow motion control rod for precision tracking means you can easily track objects day or night
  • Low (26mm) and high (9mm) magnification eyepieces give you variety for any viewing situation & 2x barlow lens doubles the magnifying power of each eyepiece
  • Red dot viewfinder helps you point your scope at objects you want to observe & accessory tray stores accessories while observing
  • Includes Astronomical Software and Instructional DVD
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Aperture: 70mm (2.8"); Focal Length: 700mm; Focal Ratio: f/10. Includes 9mm and 26mm 1.25" MA Eyepieces.

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Features a precision Alt-azimuth Mount with slow-motion control rod, making it easy to track celestial objects as they move across the night sky.

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Optical design is a Achromatic Refractor.

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With the included accessories such as a Red-Dot Viewfinder, 2x Barlow Lens, and (3) Eyepieces that provide varying levels of magnification, 90 Degree Erect Prism,1 and Preassembled Full Hight Aluminum Tripod.

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    Product Description

    Product Description

    Ideal for the observer who views both astronomical and terrestrial objects, the Meade Infinity Series combines an altazimuth mount and quality optics for a superb value. For newcomers and beginners alike, these refracting telescopes are a great way for you to discover the cosmos and the outdoors.​ You’ll discover more with the Meade Infinity Series. If you’ve never owned a telescope before, the Infinity 70 Refractor is a good telescope to get started in astronomy. This 70mm (2.8") aperture gives bright, sharp images for both land and celestial objects. Whether you're viewing the lunar craters, rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, or terrestrial objects, the Infinity 70 Refractor allows the first-time observer to explore the world, solar system, and beyond.

    From the Manufacturer

    Meade Infinity 70 Altazimuth Refractor Telescope comes complete with everything you need to view the wonders of the night sky the first time out. 70mm (2.8") Refracting Telescope delivers bright and detailed images that is perfect for viewing both land and celestial objects. Features an altazimuth mount with slow motion control rod for tracking celestial objects as they move across the night sky. Comes with 2 eyepieces that provide low and high powered magnification for viewing a wide range of objects (Moon, planets, or land). Bonus Autostar Suite Astronomy planetarium DVD with over 10,000 celestial objects (Windows PC only). One Year Warranty.

    Customer reviews

    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    1,917 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, ease of assembly, and value of the telescope. For example, they mention it's a fantastic entry-level scope, the eyepieces are decent, and the primary objective is nice. That said, opinions are mixed on clarity, performance, size, and ease of use.

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    296 customers mention235 positive61 negative

    Customers like the quality of the telescope. They say it's a fantastic entry-level telescope, with nice eyepieces and a clear primary objective. They also mention that the optical performance and quality of this telescope is good enough to start out on. Customers also say that it'll allow them to see the moon and Jupiter with great detail.

    "...On a clear, dark night the scope will show very good views of star fields, galaxies, star clusters, the moon and several of the viewable planets...." Read more

    "...The instruction manual is clear and has helpful advice about using the scope for best results. I was able to set up the scope in 10 minutes...." Read more

    "...A few nights ago I also viewed Jupiter and was amazed with so much details to see the bands on Jupiter and seeing 4 of Jupiter's Moon...." Read more

    "...Seeing was good enough to resolve the bands with a Plossl 9mm. Very good view.Viewed M42, Orion Nebula with a low quality 20mm lens...." Read more

    173 customers mention124 positive49 negative

    Customers find the telescope easy to set up and use. They say the instructions in the booklet are fairly clear. Customers also mention that the telescope is easy for kids to use and has a red dot viewfinder.

    "...The instruction manual is clear and has helpful advice about using the scope for best results. I was able to set up the scope in 10 minutes...." Read more

    "...Set up is a breeze and took no time. The tripod is cheap and lightweight but sufficient, the altazimuth mount is slightly better...." Read more

    "...It had to meet the following criteria: easy to use, not too heavy, easy to use, works well, and... is easy to use...." Read more

    "...I found that aligning the viewfinder and telescope was quite difficult because the tripod shakes...." Read more

    111 customers mention90 positive21 negative

    Customers like the value of the telescope. They mention it's good for the money, powerful, and a great price for young kids.

    "...This is a nice scope at the price point...." Read more

    "This is a very affordable and capable telescope aimed at new amateur astronomers...." Read more

    "...But, for what it is, this telescope seems like an excellent value, and it certainly works well enough for my needs...." Read more

    "...But the instruction manual is quite clear, and there are lots of low-cost (and even free) astronomy programs available." Read more

    50 customers mention50 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the telescope. They mention that it's really good looking, breathtaking, and has beautiful colors. They also appreciate the clear and amazing terrestrial and night-sky images. They say it'll be amazing to look at these planetary bodies. Customers also appreciate that the basic design is OK and the stand is nice.

    "...The scope provides the best overall image of the Pleiades compared to any of my other scopes and finding objects is much easier due to the wide field..." Read more

    "...I was surprised how sharp the images were with the lower-power lenses...." Read more

    "...I think I got more than my money's worth. Jupiter and Saturn both look great on a clear night...." Read more

    "...see Saturn its rings, which again, was very clear and sharp with its vibrant yellow color, I could not see the Cassini division though, Titan was..." Read more

    97 customers mention41 positive56 negative

    Customers are mixed about the clarity of the telescope. Some mention that the knobs work well, and the views they are getting are very clear. They say it is much better at visual observing than astrophotography, and that viewing Jupiter is best through the 9mm eyepiece with the barlow added. However, others say that the viewing conditions are not ideal, and it makes viewing anything a little difficult.

    "...Looking forward to using them as viewing the moon was to painfully bright and as an eye glass wearer, using red dot forces me to constantly take..." Read more

    "...The 102mm optics are excellent and produce sharp, bright images...." Read more

    "...Moon view is impressive (I used moon filter to cut down glare). Unable to view planets at this time due to closeness to sun...." Read more

    "...offers a little too much resistance, adjusts smoothly, the optics appear to be quite good and deal well with chromatic aberration, and the scope and..." Read more

    83 customers mention55 positive28 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the telescope. Some mention that it works well enough for their needs, while others say that it does not work with some eyepieces and the azimuth mount does not operate properly.

    "...the following criteria: easy to use, not too heavy, easy to use, works well, and... is easy to use...." Read more

    "...The construction of the telescope is solid and functional. There are no dummy knobs or structural vulnerabilities...." Read more

    "...Even so the tripod and mount are not suitable for long-term use with heavy premium 2 inch accessories...." Read more

    "...The Red Dot Finder is also excellent and works really well...." Read more

    46 customers mention16 positive30 negative

    Customers are mixed about the size of the telescope. Some mention that it is the perfect size, with everything fitting properly. They say it is a good size for traveling. However, other customers mention that the dust cover does not make a tight fit over the front objective, the eyepieces and adapters fit a little loose, and the width of the tube is not that much. They also say that the lenses will not fit into the holes in the accessory tray and that the dew shield is too large.

    "...(though it is admittedly a very tight fit, and results in a weird orientation)..." Read more

    "...Not to mention it's also quite sturdy. The tri-pod is stable and highly adjustable. The construction of the telescope is solid and functional...." Read more

    "...If removed though the dust cover does not make a tight fit over the front objective. Also the dew shield is not secured to the scope in any way...." Read more

    "...As with all entry level scopes the leg tubing is woefully undersized and my specimen has several loose rivets in the joints...." Read more

    45 customers mention30 positive15 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the telescope. Some mention that it was easy to find things in the sky and move along with them using the slow movement. They also say that sighting it in was relatively easy, and they were able to see details on the moon. However, others say that the field of view make it extremely difficult to use, cumbersome, and clumsy.

    "...of the Pleiades compared to any of my other scopes and finding objects is much easier due to the wide field...." Read more

    "...The 4” aperture allows for deep sky viewing. Did not consider larger scope at this time due to lack of portability...." Read more

    "...I found it frustrating trying to focus on planets, the mount and tripod are not that sturdy...." Read more

    "...so lots of city light, and the first night I as out I was able to see details on the moon... could clearly see the rings on Saturn and was able to..." Read more

    Good, Mobile, Affordable Scope
    5 Stars
    Good, Mobile, Affordable Scope
    Having purchased a Celestron 127 SLT (127 mm f/11.8 Mak) scope earlier, I was a little disappointed in the narrow field of view to be had when paired with the NexImage 5. Don’t get me wrong: both the Mak and the camera are very good, and can yield great views of the planets or close-ups of the moon and sun (with a filter, of course); unfortunately, that seems to be about as much as one can expect with the pairing. While focal reducers and field flatteners can be introduced (which would produce artifacts and run a high cost), or a large-sensor camera could be purchased (also pricey), I found that, ultimately, it’d be better (both in terms of performance and price) to just go with a cheap, fast scope, such as the Orion ST-80. That said, when all of the components necessary to actually use the ST-80 are added (the ST-80A package), it turns out that that scope isn’t actually all that cheap. Searching for an alternative led me to the Meade Infinity 80.Looking at the details of the Meade scope, it looked to have everything I’d want: it’d include a dovetail mounting rail (allowing it to be used with my SLT go-to mount), a red-dot spotter (actually a preference of mine over a small refractor spotter), and had the same aperture and focal ratio as the ST-80. Moreover, the Infinity 80 would also include 3 eyepieces, a 2x Barlow, and a manual fine-control alt-az mount (also a plus, since it’d be nice to have the option for non-powered astronomy/general viewing with my Mak). Finally, it promised to deliver everything for a price less than the ST-80A. Surely, then, Meade must have cut corners in quality somewhere, right?I’ll be honest; I had several reservations about purchasing this scope. I’d heard that the focuser was plastic, that the optics were inferior, and that other aspects of the build quality must be lacking. I’ve had the scope for about a month, now, and can happily report that none of that is true. The focuser is metal and, while it offers a little too much resistance, adjusts smoothly, the optics appear to be quite good and deal well with chromatic aberration, and the scope and accessories appear to be of good quality as well. The dovetail rail allows me to use the Infinity 80 scope with my SLT go-to mount (though it is admittedly a very tight fit, and results in a weird orientation), and the mount that came with the Infinity 80 accommodates my Mak without issue. Moreover, aside from using a manual mount, the tripod for the Infinity 80 appears to be identical to the tripod that came with the 127 SLT, and is pretty stable.Regarding the eyepieces, spotter, and Barlow, I’ve been pleased with everything but the Barlow. The eyepieces all offer a sharp image, and the 26 mm piece is a nice inclusion. The red-dot spotter works just like the spotter that came with my Celestron scope, and is easy to adjust and use. The Barlow, however, was dirty on arrival, and didn’t include a cap on one end of the piece. Additionally, it appears that there may be some aberrations in the optical element, but that may just be some dust. As I already had a 2x Barlow, I haven’t yet attempted to clean the Barlow that came with the Infinity 80, and it hasn’t been a high priority for me, nor does it really impact my review.So, how does the scope work when paired with the NexImage 5? I’ve included a lunar shot so you can judge for yourself. Though the photo may have some contrast issues (not really the fault of the scope), I think it’s fairly representative of what to expect. Note, also, that to use the NexImage 5 without introducing a diagonal, it is necessary to use an extension tube. I purchased the 2” Orion 5123 extension tube for this purpose, and while it’s a bit pricey for what is just an additional 2” of metal, I’d say it’s a worthwhile addition for photography.While I don’t think I’ll use this scope for any planetary viewing (the Mak does a much better job at that, as would be expected), I’ve been very pleased with this scope, especially when paired with the NexImage 5 for recording wide-field views. This is great as a fast second scope, or even as a general first scope, and I’d highly recommend it.
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    Having purchased a Celestron 127 SLT (127 mm f/11.8 Mak) scope earlier, I was a little disappointed in the narrow field of view to be had when paired with the NexImage 5. Don’t get me wrong: both the Mak and the camera are very good, and can yield great views of the planets or close-ups of the moon and sun (with a filter, of course); unfortunately, that seems to be about as much as one can expect with the pairing. While focal reducers and field flatteners can be introduced (which would produce artifacts and run a high cost), or a large-sensor camera could be purchased (also pricey), I found that, ultimately, it’d be better (both in terms of performance and price) to just go with a cheap, fast scope, such as the Orion ST-80. That said, when all of the components necessary to actually use the ST-80 are added (the ST-80A package), it turns out that that scope isn’t actually all that cheap. Searching for an alternative led me to the Meade Infinity 80.

    Looking at the details of the Meade scope, it looked to have everything I’d want: it’d include a dovetail mounting rail (allowing it to be used with my SLT go-to mount), a red-dot spotter (actually a preference of mine over a small refractor spotter), and had the same aperture and focal ratio as the ST-80. Moreover, the Infinity 80 would also include 3 eyepieces, a 2x Barlow, and a manual fine-control alt-az mount (also a plus, since it’d be nice to have the option for non-powered astronomy/general viewing with my Mak). Finally, it promised to deliver everything for a price less than the ST-80A. Surely, then, Meade must have cut corners in quality somewhere, right?

    I’ll be honest; I had several reservations about purchasing this scope. I’d heard that the focuser was plastic, that the optics were inferior, and that other aspects of the build quality must be lacking. I’ve had the scope for about a month, now, and can happily report that none of that is true. The focuser is metal and, while it offers a little too much resistance, adjusts smoothly, the optics appear to be quite good and deal well with chromatic aberration, and the scope and accessories appear to be of good quality as well. The dovetail rail allows me to use the Infinity 80 scope with my SLT go-to mount (though it is admittedly a very tight fit, and results in a weird orientation), and the mount that came with the Infinity 80 accommodates my Mak without issue. Moreover, aside from using a manual mount, the tripod for the Infinity 80 appears to be identical to the tripod that came with the 127 SLT, and is pretty stable.

    Regarding the eyepieces, spotter, and Barlow, I’ve been pleased with everything but the Barlow. The eyepieces all offer a sharp image, and the 26 mm piece is a nice inclusion. The red-dot spotter works just like the spotter that came with my Celestron scope, and is easy to adjust and use. The Barlow, however, was dirty on arrival, and didn’t include a cap on one end of the piece. Additionally, it appears that there may be some aberrations in the optical element, but that may just be some dust. As I already had a 2x Barlow, I haven’t yet attempted to clean the Barlow that came with the Infinity 80, and it hasn’t been a high priority for me, nor does it really impact my review.

    So, how does the scope work when paired with the NexImage 5? I’ve included a lunar shot so you can judge for yourself. Though the photo may have some contrast issues (not really the fault of the scope), I think it’s fairly representative of what to expect. Note, also, that to use the NexImage 5 without introducing a diagonal, it is necessary to use an extension tube. I purchased the 2” Orion 5123 extension tube for this purpose, and while it’s a bit pricey for what is just an additional 2” of metal, I’d say it’s a worthwhile addition for photography.

    While I don’t think I’ll use this scope for any planetary viewing (the Mak does a much better job at that, as would be expected), I’ve been very pleased with this scope, especially when paired with the NexImage 5 for recording wide-field views. This is great as a fast second scope, or even as a general first scope, and I’d highly recommend it.
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    Gabriel Tomazi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bom
    Reviewed in Brazil on August 6, 2020
    Style: Infinity - 70mmVerified Purchase
    Chaimaa ejjebbouji
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lo recomiendo
    Reviewed in Spain on January 23, 2021
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    Pconnor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great price and works for planetary and lunar imaging
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2021
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    Pconnor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great price and works for planetary and lunar imaging
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2021
    Excellent beginner telescope that has served me well. I have taken pretty good quality images of the moon, sun and planets using the lucky imaging method. I had to put something heavy around the barrel to balance out the weight of my DSLR as the telescope is pretty light. You can see some of the brighter galaxies and star clusters with a low power eyepiece such as M42 orion nebula, Bode's galaxy, Andromeda galaxy, M13 hercules cluster etc. The planets especially Jupiter and Saturn look great with a 6mm eyepiece. You can see the cloud bands and multiple moons of the planets when the atmosphere is calm, however, Saturn's cassini division is invisible due to the small aperture.
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    Nan B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto, excelente empresa Meade
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 8, 2019
    Style: Infinity - 50mmVerified Purchase
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    Fatima Zapata Diaz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno.
    Reviewed in Spain on May 5, 2020
    Style: Infinity - 80mmVerified Purchase