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National Geographic

National Geographic 50mm Portable Refractor Telescope RF360MM 80-51050 – Beginner Travel Telescope with Tripod

National Geographic 50mm Portable Refractor Telescope RF360MM 80-51050 – Beginner Travel Telescope with Tripod

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Discover the world around you—or the stars above—with the National Geographic 50mm Portable Refractor Telescope RF360MM 80-51050. Designed for beginners, travelers, and young explorers, this compact telescope combines portability, ease of use, and reliable optics for daytime or nighttime observation.

With a 50mm aperture and 360mm focal length, the RF360MM delivers bright, crisp views of the Moon’s craters, bright star clusters, and terrestrial subjects like birds or landscapes. Two interchangeable Huygens eyepieces (20mm & 12.5mm) provide 18x and 28.8x magnification, allowing you to switch between wide-field scanning and detailed close-ups.

The panhandle-controlled alt-azimuth mount ensures smooth, intuitive tracking, making it easy for beginners to follow moving objects. A full-size aluminum tripod provides a stable platform and comfortable viewing height, whether you’re in your backyard, at a campsite, or on the road.

This beginner-friendly telescope also comes with downloadable astronomy software, helping new stargazers identify celestial objects and plan their observing sessions. Lightweight, portable, and versatile, the RF360MM is the perfect grab-and-go telescope for any curious explorer.

Specifications

Optics

  • Aperture: 50mm

  • Focal Length: 360mm

  • Eyepieces: Huygens 20mm & 12.5mm

  • Magnification: 18x & 28.8x

  • Ideal For: Moon, bright stars, star clusters, and terrestrial objects

  • Optical Design: Refractor

Mount & Tripod

  • Mount Type: Panhandle-controlled alt-azimuth (AZ) mount

  • Tripod: Full-size aluminum tripod, adjustable height

  • Features: Smooth tracking and beginner-friendly operation

Additional Features

  • Portable and lightweight for travel and outdoor use

  • Downloadable astronomy software for guidance and learning

  • Beginner-friendly, easy to set up and use

What’s Included

  • National Geographic 50mm Portable Refractor Telescope RF360MM

  • Two Huygens eyepieces (20mm & 12.5mm)

  • Panhandle-controlled AZ mount

  • Full-size adjustable aluminum tripod

  • Downloadable astronomy software

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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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