National Geographic 70-400 Refractor Telescope with Backpack

Getting started in astronomy feels approachable with this National Geographic 70/400 children's refractor telescope, a compact beginner model with a 70mm aperture, 400mm focal length and a manual alt-azimuth mount on a height-adjustable aluminium tripod. Supplied with a backpack, smartphone holder and the BRESSER augmented reality app, it brings together practical portability and a straightforward introduction to observing the Moon, planets, deep-sky objects and terrestrial scenes.

The refractor optical design is paired with a magnification range of 20x to 300x, with a maximum recommended magnification of 140x. Three eyepieces, a 3x Barlow lens and an Amici prism are included, along with a CR2032 battery and instruction manual. Built for children aged 10 and above, it offers a well-equipped starting point for learning the night sky at home or away.

Key features

• Refractor telescope with 70mm aperture and 400mm focal length
• Magnification range: 20x to 300x
• Manual alt-azimuth mount with photographic head and tripod
• Includes BRESSER augmented reality app for smartphone use
• Built-in smartphone adapter used as a finder scope for the AR app
• Height-adjustable aluminium tripod
• Backpack included for transport and storage
• 5-year limited warranty
• Model number: 9101003

Specifications

Optics

• Optical design: Refractor
• Aperture: 70mm
• Focal length: 400mm
• Aperture ratio: f/5. 7
• Magnification from: 20x
• Magnification up to: 300x
• Maximum recommended magnification: 140x

Mount

• Mount type: Manual alt-azimuth
• Tripod material: Aluminium

General

• Field of application: Lunar, deep sky, land and planetary observation
• Focus group: Beginners
• Skill level: Children
• Batteries required: 1 x CR2032, 3V
• Batteries included: Yes
• Weight: 3. 30kg
• Colour: Blue

In the box

• Backpack
• Amici prism
• 3 eyepieces: H20mm, H8mm and H4mm
• 3x Barlow lens
• Height-adjustable aluminium tripod
• Smartphone holder
• 1 x CR2032 battery
• Instruction manual

Support & warranty

• 5-year limited warranty

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