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National Geographic - 70mm Refractor Telescope - Black

Rating 2.9 out of 5 stars with 7 reviews

$119.99

National Geographic - 70mm Refractor Telescope - Black

Model: 80-40070
SKU: 6443003
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  • General
    • Brand: National Geographic
    • Model Number: 80-40070
    • Product Name: 70mm Refractor Telescope
    • Color: Black
  • Additional Dimensions
    • Objective Lens Diameter: 70 millimeters (Generally, the larger the diameter of the objective lens, the greater the light-collecting power and the brighter images will appear.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 29 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 4 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 9 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 29 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Included
    • Eyepieces Included: 26mm and 9.7mm Plössl eyepieces
    • Tripod Included: true
  • Power
    • Battery Quantity: 1
    • Battery Size: CR2032 (The battery size required for operation.)
  • Features
    • Magnification Type: Variable (Variable magnification indicates the presence of a zoom function on the device, but fixed magnification cannot be adjusted by the user.)
    • Optical Design: Refractor (There are three primary optical designs for telescopes: refractor, reflector, or catadioptric. Refractors use lenses, reflectors use mirror(s), and catadioptric telescopes use a combination of both to form images.)
    • Electronic Red-Dot Projection Viewfinder: true (Locate astronomical objects more easily by using the electronic red-dot viewfinder, which shows unmagnified upright images. Wherever the telescope is pointed, a red dot or other symbol appears on the projection screen to help the user locate and focus on targets.)
    • Mount Type: Manual alt-azimuth
    • Tripod Mountable: Yes
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 1 year
    • Warranty - Labor: 1 year
  • Imaging
    • Magnification: 72 times
  • Exposure Control
    • Focal Length: 700 millimeters (The distance from an optical device's primary lens or mirror to the point where light rays come together in a single focused point, used to determine a device's magnifying power.)
  • Other
    • Telescope Class: Refractor
    • UPC: 812257014415

Get a clear view of the solar system with this National Geographic 80-40070 70mm telescope. The short 700mm focal length delivers high-powered wide-field views while promoting portability, and the 70mm aperture enhances your view of planets and other objects in the sky. This National Geographic 80-40070 70mm telescope features an adapter to connect smartphones and take photos of objects.

  • 700mm focal length and f/10 focal ratio: Ensure clarity and precision.
  • Ample 70mm aperture: Reveal lots of lunar details, planetary features like Jupiter's cloud belts or Saturn's rings and some of the brightest Messier objects.
  • Two interchangeable Plössl eyepieces: Along with 2x Barlow lens provide magnifications ranging from 26.9x to 144x.
  • Carbon fiber optical tube wrap: Provide lightweight but durable construction.
  • Slow-motion controls on alt-azimuth mount: Allows for smooth movements when navigating the night sky.
  • Full size tripod: Fully adjustable and includes an accessory tray for holding extra eyepiece.
  • Smartphone adapter: Lets you secure your smartphone to the device to capture the image in the eyepiece.
  • Additional features: Use the red dot finder and downloadable astronomy software to locate observing targets.
Whats Included
  • National Geographic 70mm Refractor Telescope
  • Smartphone adapter
  • Red dot viewfinder
  • 26mm and 9.7mm Plössl eyepieces
  • 2x Barlow lens
  • Tripod
  • Owner's manual
Product Manuals

Q: Does this telescope come with a tripod?

A: Yes, this telescope includes a full-size tripod that is fully adjustable.

Q: What is the focal length of this telescope?

A: This telescope has a 700mm focal length.

Q: How many eyepieces come with the telescope?

A: The telescope comes with two eyepieces: a 26mm and a 9.7mm Plössl eyepiece.

Q: What is the diameter of the objective lens on this telescope?

A: The objective lens diameter is 70mm.

Q: What type of mount does this telescope use?

A: This telescope uses a manual alt-azimuth mount.

Q: Can I take pictures with this telescope?

A: Yes, the telescope includes a smartphone adapter to capture images through the eyepiece.

Q: Can you see all the planets ?

A: Not for astronomy

Q: Tripod - full size or tabletop?

A: Approximately 4 ft tall

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Pros for National Geographic - 70mm Refractor Telescope - Black
There were no pros for this productEase of Use, Optical QualityThere were no pros for this productEase of use, Quality, Moon Viewing, Size, Assembly
Cons for National Geographic - 70mm Refractor Telescope - Black
There were no cons for this productThere were no cons for this productThere were no cons for this productTripod Stability, Focus, Instructions, Magnification, Weight

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth it

    Extremely disappointed. I wasn't hoping for much, but this..ugh. first off, the instructions are horrible. Take it from the person who puts together boxed furniture. Second, i can see the stars better with my phone. Third, the company said put the telescope together wrong. I was mad that the nat geo logo was upside down. Then i was mad the cap didnt fit. Turns out, that how they put it together. I was able to flip it, but i feel like thay could be why i just wasted 100 bucks on a Christmas gift. Just dont bother with this.

    Justkindahere Posted

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for kids

    Great price but not a very good telescope. Hard to set up. Not very good images.

    Micky Posted

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    National Gro Telescope.

    We received this after Christmas. A part was broken so I called the company but no answer. I went online to request replacement. Yesterday, I received parts that were not needed or requested. I’m thinking about returning it.

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