The National Geographic 50mm Telescope & 640x Microscope Set 80-30124 is the perfect all-in-one kit for beginners eager to explore both the night sky and the microscopic world. Designed for curious minds, this versatile set makes learning science fun, hands-on, and portable.

The 50mm refracting telescope is easy to use and ideal for observing the Moon, planets, and daytime nature. It features a tabletop tripod, eyepiece diagonal, and two interchangeable eyepieces, providing flexible magnification options for both celestial and terrestrial observations. The included downloadable astronomy software helps beginners navigate the night sky with confidence.

The microscope offers three magnification powers ranging from 40x to 640x, making it easy to study specimens in detail. A color filter wheel enhances visibility for transparent or colorless samples. With prepared and blank slides plus collection tools, young scientists can start hands-on investigations immediately.

Both the telescope and microscope fit neatly into a durable hard case, making the set highly portable for backyard exploration, school projects, or trips to outdoor locations. This all-in-one kit is an excellent introduction to astronomy and microscopy for beginners, sparking curiosity from the smallest organisms to distant stars.

Specifications

Telescope

• Optical Design: Refractor

• Objective Lens: 50mm

• Focal Length: 360mm

• Magnifications: 18x & 60x

• Eyepieces: Huygens 20mm & 6mm

• Mounting: AZ Panhandle mount

• Tripod Height: 42 in

• Additional Features: Eyepiece diagonal, downloadable astronomy software

Microscope

• Eyepieces: 10x & 16x

• Objective Lenses: 4x, 10x, 40x

• Magnification Levels:

  • 10x eyepiece: 40x, 100x, 400x

  • 16x eyepiece: 64x, 160x, 640x

• Color filter wheel for enhanced viewing of transparent samples

What’s Included

• 50mm refractor telescope

• Tabletop tripod

• Eyepiece diagonal

• Two interchangeable eyepieces (Huygens 20mm & 6mm)

• Downloadable astronomy software

• Microscope with 10x & 16x eyepieces

• Objective lenses: 4x, 10x, 40x

• Prepared and blank slides

• Collection and prepping tools

• Durable hard case for portability