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National Geographic StarApp70 70mm Refractor Telescope with Astronomy App — Beginner Telescope for Backyard Stargazing

National Geographic StarApp70 70mm Refractor Telescope with Astronomy App — Beginner Telescope for Backyard Stargazing

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The National Geographic StarApp70 70mm refractor telescope pairs beginner-friendly optics with a smartphone astronomy app to make finding objects in the night sky easy. A refractor telescope uses a front lens to gather light and form bright, sharp images, and at 70mm with a 700mm focal length (f/10) this scope delivers crisp, high-contrast views of the Moon and planets while the app helps you locate and identify targets.

The longer f/10 optics favor sharp lunar and planetary detail, and the included smartphone mount lets you aim with app guidance and photograph bright objects.

Who it's for

Great for beginners and families who want a versatile 70mm refractor with app-guided help finding objects. New to the hobby? See our guide on how to pick your first telescope.

Key features

  • 70mm refractor optics for bright, sharp images.
  • Long 700mm focal length (f/10) favoring high-contrast lunar and planetary views.
  • Astronomy app integration to help locate and identify targets.
  • Two eyepieces plus 2x Barlow for magnifications from about 27x to 144x.
  • Smartphone mount included for guidance and photos.

What you'll see

The StarApp70 shows the Moon's craters and mountain ranges in fine detail, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's cloud belts and four bright moons, and the phases of Venus. It also reaches brighter star clusters and double stars, with the app making them easy to find.

Specifications
Brand National Geographic
Model 80-30070 (StarApp70)
Optical design Achromatic refractor
Aperture 70 mm
Focal length / ratio 700 mm, f/10
Eyepieces 26mm & 9.7mm Plössl, plus 2x Barlow
Extras Astronomy app and smartphone mount

Frequently asked questions

How does the app help?
It guides you to point the telescope and identifies objects in the sky, making it easy for beginners to navigate.

What magnifications does it reach?
About 27x with the 26mm eyepiece up to roughly 144x using the 9.7mm eyepiece with the 2x Barlow.

What is it best at?
Its long f/10 optics give sharp, high-contrast views of the Moon and planets.

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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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