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Explore One CF400 70mm Refractor — Blue Carbon Fiber Beginner Telescope with Panhandle AZ Mount

Explore One CF400 70mm Refractor — Blue Carbon Fiber Beginner Telescope with Panhandle AZ Mount

$99.99
$99.99
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A capable step up from 50mm beginner scopes, the Explore One CF400 puts a 70mm lens in a compact tabletop package wrapped in striking blue carbon fiber. The bigger aperture gathers noticeably more light — you get clearer views of Saturn's rings, the Moon's craters, and star clusters, all without the bulk of a full floor-standing tripod.

The panhandle AZ mount lets you steer the scope with one hand while looking through the eyepiece — far more intuitive than twisting separate altitude and azimuth knobs, especially for beginners getting their bearings.

What you'll see:

  • The Moon — craters, rilles, and mountain ranges in sharp relief
  • Saturn's rings — clear and rewarding on good nights
  • Jupiter's cloud bands as a subtle hint, and the four Galilean moons
  • Open star clusters like the Pleiades and Beehive in wide, bright views
  • Double stars split cleanly at higher magnification

What's in the box:

  • CF400 70mm refractor OTA — blue carbon fiber wrap, coated glass optics
  • Panhandle AZ tabletop mount — smooth, intuitive one-hand control
  • Eyepiece(s) — for viewing right out of the box

Specs:

Aperture 70mm — noticeably more light-gathering than 50mm beginner scopes
Focal Length ~400mm
Optical Design Achromatic refractor — glass lenses, no mirrors to align
Mount Panhandle alt-azimuth tabletop — intuitive one-hand steering
Form Factor Tabletop — sets up on any flat surface, no floor tripod needed

A stylish, capable tabletop refractor that punches above its size — ready to use right out of the box.

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Frequently Asked Questions

With a beginner telescope you can see a surprising amount — the craters and mountains on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, and star clusters like the Pleiades. As you get more comfortable, you can also spot nebulae and distant galaxies. Not sure which beginner telescope is right for you? Check out our Telescope Buying Guide.
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