National Geographic - 50mm Refractor Telescope Deluxe Adventure Set - Silver
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Customers value the 50mm Refractor Telescope Deluxe Adventure Set for its overall performance. The telescope, binoculars, and microscope included in the set make it ideal for young beginners.
Deluxe adventure set
The versatile set provides the devices you need to explore everything from the terrestrial to the celestial. It features a telescope, microscope, and a pair of binoculars in one kit.
Pan-tilt altazimuth mount
Allows the user to smoothly move the scope up, down, and side to side.
12.5mm and 20mm eyepieces
Produce images with excellent definition and contrast.
30x and 48x magnification
Perfect portal into the realm of deep sky observation.
600mm focal length and f/12 focal ratio
Shorten exposure times for deep sky photography.
50mm aperture
Allows you to reveal the Moon's cratered surface as well as intriguing planetary features such as Jupiter's Galilean moons or Saturn's rings.
Full-size tripod and red dot finder
Help locate observing targets.
Carbon fiber optical tube wrap
Creates a lightweight construction and ensures durability.
Microscope
Provides inspiration to budding biologists.
100x to 900x magnification
This device lets users study specimens in stages.
Under-the-stage illumination and color filter wheel
Make it easier to see details in certain colorless or transparent specimens.
Start your investigations
The set includes collection/prepping tools, prepared and blank slides, and other accessories.
Binocular
Ideal for all kinds of take-and-go adventures and investigations of amazing species and sights.
30mm aperture
Brings in a lot of light, so you can see more.
4x magnification
Makes viewers feel close to the action.
Enclosed lanyard and carrying case
Allow you to keep this binocular close at hand on nature walks, hikes, and adventures of all types.
- BrandNational GeographicModel Number80-30103Product Name50mm Refractor Telescope Deluxe Adventure SetColorSilverRecommended Minimum Age10 yearsObjective Lens Diameter50 millimeters
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Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 6 reviews
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| Pros for National Geographic - 50mm Refractor Telescope Deluxe Adventure Set - Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Performance | Ease of use, Quality, Moon Viewing, Size, Assembly | There were no pros for this product— | Ease of use, Image Quality, App, Clarity, Price |
| Cons for National Geographic - 50mm Refractor Telescope Deluxe Adventure Set - Silver | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Tripod Stability, Instructions, Magnification, Focus, Weight | There were no cons for this product— | Tripod Stability, Magnification, Instructions |










































