| Type: | Achromatic refractor | 
| Primary aperture: | 70mm (0.28 inches) | 
| Focal length: | 700 | 
| Focal ratio: | f10 | 
| Resolving power: | 1.6 | 
| Limiting visual magnitude: | 11.3 | 
| Advertised maximum power: | 250 | 
| Eyepiece focal length: | 9 and 25 | 
| Eyepiece type: | MH9mm, MA25mm | 
| Diameter: | 1.25 and 2.00 | 
| Viewfinder: | Yes | 
| Viewfinder power: | 5 x 24 | 
| Manual slow-motion controls: | Optional | 
| Motorized controls: | No | 
| Mount: | Altazimuth | 
| Included in box: | Meade DS-70 telescope, tripod, 9 and 25mm eyepieces, user's manual | 
| Tube length: | 27 inches | 
| Tube diameter: | 3 inches | 
| Weight: | 10 pounds |