Bresser Classic 70/350 AZ Refractor Telescope
The Bresser Classic 70/350 AZ is a compact refractor telescope that handles the night sky just as well as landscapes and wildlife. Weighing just 1.0 kg and requiring no tools to set up, it makes an ideal first telescope for children and adult beginners - and an equally practical companion for hikes in the mountains or trips into the countryside. If you are not sure whether astronomy will really catch on for you or someone close to you, this model is a sensible and well-equipped way to find out without a large investment.
Optics and Image Quality
The achromatic objective lens with a 70 mm aperture and a focal length of 350 mm delivers a clear and sharp image with a wide field of view - making this telescope equally well suited for observing star clusters and the Milky Way as it is for watching landscapes, birds, or wildlife. The objective is finished with a multi-layer anti-reflection coating that increases light transmission and minimises reflections.
The set includes a 90° erecting prism (1.25") that produces a correctly oriented, upright image - particularly appreciated by beginners and anyone who plans to use the telescope for terrestrial observation as well. The maximum magnification of the telescope reaches 140x.
Three Eyepieces for Every Situation
The package comes with three 1.25" eyepieces, giving you a full range of magnifications from the start:
- 20 mm eyepiece - low magnification overview, ideal for star clusters, the Milky Way, and terrestrial use
- 12.5 mm eyepiece - medium magnification, well suited for the Moon and bright planets
- 4 mm eyepiece - high magnification for detailed views of the Moon or planets under good atmospheric conditions
All eyepieces use the standard 1.25" barrel size, so adding further eyepieces or filters in the future is straightforward.
Mount and Tripod
The telescope sits on an altazimuth mount with smooth movement and lever-operated locking - pointing at an object is easy even for a complete beginner. The aluminium field tripod is height-adjustable from 73 to 160 cm and holds the optical tube steady even at higher magnifications. The entire setup takes just a few minutes and requires no tools at all.
Perfect for Travel and the Outdoors
A compact travel telescope like this is the right choice whenever you do not want to carry a heavy or bulky instrument. Pack it in your rucksack on a mountain trip and point it at the night sky in the evening - the wide field of view is generous enough to make views of the Milky Way or open star clusters genuinely impressive. During the day it works equally well as a spotting scope for birdwatching, wildlife observation, or scanning distant landscape details.
What Is Included
- Aluminium optical tube with quick-release adapter (1.0 kg)
- Altazimuth mount with lever locking
- Aluminium field tripod, adjustable height 73-160 cm
- 5x24 optical finder scope with crosshair
- 90° erecting prism, 1.25"
- Three eyepieces: 20 mm, 12.5 mm, and 4 mm (all 1.25")
- Smartphone holder
- Carrying bag for the tripod
Key Specifications
- Optical design: Achromatic refractor
- Aperture: 70 mm
- Focal length: 350 mm (f/5)
- Maximum magnification: 140x
- Eyepiece barrel diameter: 1.25" (31.7 mm)
- Tube weight: 1.0 kg
- Tripod height: 73-160 cm
The Bresser Classic 70/350 AZ is a well-equipped beginner telescope that delivers more than a basic entry-level instrument without a steep price tag. Whether you are buying it for yourself or as a gift - it is a genuine and low-risk way to discover whether astronomy is for you. And if it turns out that it is, the included accessories give you a solid foundation to take the next steps.
