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Explore One STAR50APP 50mm Refractor — Beginner Telescope with Panhandle Mount and Astronomy App

Explore One STAR50APP 50mm Refractor — Beginner Telescope with Panhandle Mount and Astronomy App

$89.95
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The Explore One STAR50APP 50mm refractor telescope is a beginner-friendly, app-guided scope that makes a first night under the stars simple. A refractor telescope uses a front lens to gather light and form sharp images, and this 50mm model pairs easy optics with a smartphone astronomy app plus a simple panhandle mount — so kids and newcomers can point, find, and learn about what they're seeing.

With a 600mm focal length, it delivers steady, high-contrast views of bright targets, and the panhandle mount makes aiming intuitive for first-time users.

Who it's for

Ideal for young beginners and casual first-time observers who want an affordable, guided introduction to astronomy. New to the hobby? See our guide on how to pick your first telescope.

Key features

  • 50mm refractor optics for simple, sharp views of bright objects.
  • Astronomy app integration to help locate and identify targets.
  • Simple panhandle mount for intuitive point-and-follow aiming.
  • 600mm focal length for steady, high-contrast lunar views.
  • Two eyepieces (20mm & 12.5mm) for about 30x and 48x magnification.

What you'll see

The STAR50APP is at its best on the Moon, showing craters and seas clearly. It also reveals the brighter planets and the phases of Venus, and works as a fun daytime spotting scope. As a small-aperture beginner scope, it focuses on bright, easy targets rather than faint deep-sky objects.

Specifications
Brand Explore One
Model 88-34550 (STAR50APP)
Optical design Achromatic refractor
Aperture 50 mm
Focal length 600 mm
Eyepieces 20mm (30x) and 12.5mm (48x)
Extras Panhandle mount and astronomy app

Frequently asked questions

Is this good for a child?
Yes. It's simple, app-guided, and uses an easy panhandle mount, making it approachable for kids and beginners.

How does the app help?
It guides you to point the telescope and identifies objects, so beginners can find targets without prior experience.

What will it show?
The Moon in nice detail, plus bright planets and the phases of Venus.

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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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