National Geographic 70mm Silver Carbon Fiber Refractor Telescope

Backyard Stargazing, Finally Made Simple

Craving screen-free, educational fun? The National Geographic 70mm Telescope makes backyard astronomy easy—no experience needed and no frustration setting up.

Features

• Crystal-Clear Views With 70mm Aperture – See detailed lunar landscapes, Jupiter’s cloud bands, and Saturn’s rings with a powerful 70mm aperture that brings the night sky to life.
• Versatile Magnification: 26.9x to 144x – Comes with two Plössl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens to provide sharp, customizable zoom for everything from wide star fields to planetary close-ups.
• Carbon Fiber Style, Lightweight Build – A durable optical tube with a sleek carbon fiber wrap offers rugged looks and easy portability—perfect for backyard use or weekend getaways.
• Effortless Navigation With Panhandle Control – The alt-azimuth mount and smooth panhandle make it easy to follow celestial objects, even for total beginners.
• Adjustable Tripod With Accessory Tray – Full-size tripod provides stable viewing and includes a convenient tray for storing extra eyepieces or your smartphone adapter.
• Capture the Sky With Your Smartphone – Snap and share real-time celestial photos using the included smartphone adapter—no advanced gear or technical know-how required.
• Red Dot Finder for Easy Targeting – Quickly align with the moon, planets, or bright stars using the simple point-and-view red dot finder.

The National Geographic 70mm Telescope is for you if…

• You want to give your child their first real telescope—not a flimsy toy, but a high-quality, accessible optical tool.
• You’re a parent who values hands-on STEM learning and wants to explore astronomy with your family—without needing a PhD in physics.
• You’ve tried stargazing apps but felt lost when it came to actually finding objects in the sky—this telescope helps you visually lock onto them.
• You’ve been curious about astrophotography but don’t want to invest in a DSLR setup—your phone is all you need.
• You want something that’s ready to go out of the box and intuitive enough to enjoy on the very first night.

You don’t need to be an expert to explore the universe. With this telescope, you and your child can discover craters on the moon, trace Saturn’s rings, or spot distant star clusters—right from your backyard. It’s a chance to share awe, not just information.

Built with beginners in mind, this telescope helps remove the guesswork from stargazing. The intuitive controls and red dot finder make it easy to point, focus, and see results fast—no frustrating setup or steep learning curve.

With a 700mm focal length and a versatile f/10 focal ratio, you’ll enjoy a powerful mix of wide-angle views and sharp, detailed zoom. It’s even capable of revealing some of the brightest Messier objects—legendary star clusters and nebulae that add a deeper layer of wonder to every observing session.

What sets this telescope apart is how effortlessly it blends learning with fun. Whether it’s for a school project, a screen-free weekend activity, or your child’s first photo of Jupiter, it creates moments they’ll remember. And with the included smartphone adapter, those moments are easy to capture and share.

You’re not just buying a telescope. You’re investing in quality time, real science, and the kind of curiosity that sparks bigger dreams. And with the trusted National Geographic name behind it, you can feel confident you’re giving your family a real tool for discovery—not just another gadget.

With two interchangeable Plössl eyepieces and a sturdy, full-size adjustable tripod, this telescope is designed to grow with your family. The accessory tray keeps everything organized—no scrambling for lenses in the dark. Every detail is built for easy, enjoyable observing nights, again and again.