{"product_id":"national-geographic-srt70mm-70mm-refractor-telescope-with-solar-filter-and-astronomy-app-beginner-telescope-with-panhandle-mount","title":"National Geographic SRT70MM 70mm Refractor Telescope with Solar Filter and Astronomy App — Beginner Telescope with Panhandle Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe National Geographic SRT70MM is an easy, affordable way to get started in astronomy, pairing a 70mm achromatic refractor with a solar filter for safe daytime Sun viewing and a companion astronomy app to help you find what you're looking at. The 700mm focal length (f\/10) gives clean, high-contrast views of the Moon and planets — a great combination for a first telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes on a simple panhandle mount that's easy for beginners to point and track with, no alignment steps required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for kids and first-time astronomy hobbyists who want a simple, affordable telescope that also lets them safely observe the Sun and sunspots with the included solar filter. For more on choosing a first telescope, see our guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/telescopewolves.com\/blogs\/how-to-guides\/how-to-pick-your-first-telescope\"\u003ehow to pick your first telescope\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e70mm achromatic refractor\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 700mm focal length (f\/10) for sharp, high-contrast views.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolar filter included\u003c\/strong\u003e for safe daytime viewing of the Sun and sunspots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion astronomy app\u003c\/strong\u003e to help locate objects in the night sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Plössl eyepieces (26mm and 9.7mm) and a 2x Barlow lens\u003c\/strong\u003e for 26.9x, 52x, 72x, and 144x magnification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmartphone imaging adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e included for basic astrophotography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanhandle mount and full-size tripod\u003c\/strong\u003e with accessory tray, no alignment needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAchromatic refractor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e700mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ef\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePanhandle, full-size tripod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEyepieces Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e26mm \u0026amp; 9.7mm Plössl + 2x Barlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMagnifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e26.9x, 52x, 72x, 144x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSolar Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSmartphone adapter, astronomy app, accessory tray, dew shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;\"\u003e80-50073\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eIs it safe to look at the Sun with the included filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, as long as the solar filter is properly and securely fitted over the front of the telescope before pointing it anywhere near the Sun — never view the Sun without the filter in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat does the astronomy app do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a companion app designed to help you identify and locate stars, planets, and other objects in the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eIs this a good telescope for kids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the simple panhandle mount and lightweight design make it approachable for younger or first-time users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eCan I take pictures through it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe included smartphone adapter lets you attach a phone to capture basic images of the Moon and bright planets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Geographic","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46846871896098,"sku":"80-50073","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/6968\/5282\/files\/NG_80-30070_70mm_1_f4c7df06-bcff-4231-9ca0-56311d77cd56.jpg?v=1788439736","url":"https:\/\/telescopewolves.com\/products\/national-geographic-srt70mm-70mm-refractor-telescope-with-solar-filter-and-astronomy-app-beginner-telescope-with-panhandle-mount","provider":"Telescope Wolves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}