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National Geographic

National Geographic RT70400 70mm Refractor Telescope 80-50070 – Beginner Telescope with Panhandle Mount & Smartphone Adapter

National Geographic RT70400 70mm Refractor Telescope 80-50070 – Beginner Telescope with Panhandle Mount & Smartphone Adapter

$99.99
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Start your astronomy journey with the National Geographic RT70400 70mm Refractor Telescope 80-50070, designed for beginners who want a simple yet powerful way to explore the night sky. Its 70mm aperture and 400mm focal length deliver bright, crisp views of lunar craters, Jupiter’s cloud belts, Saturn’s rings, and even bright deep-sky objects.

The telescope includes two interchangeable eyepieces with 20x and 40x magnification, giving you the flexibility to switch between wide-field views and detailed observations. Beginners will also appreciate the smartphone adapter, which allows easy astrophotography—perfect for capturing and sharing your discoveries.

Smooth, beginner-friendly operation is made simple with the panhandle mount, while the red dot finder helps you quickly locate celestial targets. The full-size tripod ensures stability and adjustable height, and the included travel bag and dew shield cap protect the telescope during storage or transport. Compact, portable, and easy to use, the RT70400 makes exploring the stars exciting and accessible for new astronomers.

Specifications

Optics

  • Aperture: 70mm

  • Focal Length: 400mm

  • Magnification Options: 20x & 40x (two interchangeable eyepieces)

  • Ideal For: Moon, planets, and bright deep-sky objects

  • Optical Design: Refractor

Mount & Tripod

  • Mount Type: Panhandle mount

  • Tripod: Full-size, adjustable height

  • Finder: Red dot finder

Additional Features

  • Smartphone adapter for easy astrophotography

  • Travel bag for portability

  • Dew shield cap for lens protection

  • Beginner-friendly, lightweight, and portable

What’s Included

  • National Geographic RT70400 70mm Refractor Telescope

  • Two eyepieces (20x & 40x magnification)

  • Panhandle mount

  • Full-size adjustable tripod

  • Red dot finder

  • Smartphone adapter

  • Travel bag

  • Dew shield cap

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Specifications

Product Specifications

Item Number: 80-50070
Optical Design: Achromatic Refractor
Magnification: 20x - 40x
Eyepieces: Kellner 20 mm & 10 mm
Mounting: AZ PanHandle Mount
Lens Size: 70mm
Focal Length: 400mm
Eyepiece Size: 31.7 mm / 1.25 in
Viewfinder: Red Dot
Color: White

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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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