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National Geographic 70MM Refracting Telescope with Case
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229 ratings110 reviews
  1. 5 stars49% (113)
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  3. 3 stars7% (16)
  4. 2 stars9% (21)
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Jan 27, 2024
Debra
2 out of 5 stars review

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Setup

Not easy to calibrate. It was frustrating for myself and my grandson. We still have not accomplished it.

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Mar 18, 2023
John
5 out of 5 stars review

Great product for everyone!!!

I got my telescope , very good quality and great product . Come with a travel case that come very easy to handle and carry around . Also the panhandle mount it’s really useful. You can have a nice explorer adventure with the kids . It’s really nice

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Dec 29, 2022
Terri
3 out of 5 stars review

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Need assistance to put the telescope together.

I was unable to put the telescope together. The screws were so small and tight. With my arthritis I was unable to loosen the screws. I am extremely unhappy because I was looking forward to have a telescope.

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Dec 14, 2022
Sue
4 out of 5 stars review

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Gteat telescope

I bought this for my 13 Yr Old Great Nephew. He was thrilled and sent me a great picture of the moon with it. He cannot wait for warmer weather so he can go outside more with it.

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Dec 21, 2023
MamaAustin
5 out of 5 stars review

Economical telescope!

National Geographic 70MM refracting telescope is a must have your astronomy lover. It comes with a case, full length tripod, and has 400MM focal length. Our son loves the stars and this is a quality telescope at a great price!

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Sep 8, 2024
Anniepooh20
5 out of 5 stars review

Beautiful view

What a good buy!! Loved using this for our outdoor Family Fun Night!! The whole family enjoyed looking into the sky at the moon and stars. It was extremely easy to put together and use. Very well made.

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Dec 5, 2023
Yesi
4 out of 5 stars review

Amazing

This is our first time owning a telescope. We dont know nothing about telescopes. It does come with a guidebook but my husband said it did not help him. For maybe 20mins in looking and playing we were able to see the stars. My 4yr old and 6yrs old were so exicited. The telescope does not stay stedy it does move a little so we end up losing what we are focusing on. This is great for beginners because as of myself i am learning but its actually pretty fun and pretty cool.

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Mar 4, 2023
Bodom81
5 out of 5 stars review

Great entry level telescope!

National Geographic 70MM Refracting Telescope with Case. This telescope is a budget friendly item that sparks interest for household kids! It comes with a nice case that holds all the attachments & the stand is also very sturdy & easy to use. It took me a moment to figure out the red sensor but once i was able to align it it has been a breeze! I would recommend this to any family who has children who are interested in science and build from there! No complaints from us!

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Apr 6, 2023
Skystafford
4 out of 5 stars review

Great for beginners!

This is pretty cool! As a novice and beginner- it’s just right for me. I was able to snag some cool pictures of the moon too! My daughter is 4 and thinks this is by far the coolest thing ever. It has also withstood her being rough with it, so major kudos there! I love that the tripod has many heights so I can use it, I can make it smaller for my child or if I wanted to set it on a table. I love that it folds up really small and has a nice case. It makes for easy storage and travel with it. It took a minute to really figure out how to use it, but once we figured it out it’s fairly easy to use.

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Nov 30, 2023
Southern Robert
4 out of 5 stars review

Great for amateurs, and fun to use

This is a good telescope, but it is definitely for amateurs like me. The tripod feels a little flimsy, but it works. The telescope components work and they are good, but they do not feel heavy or of fine quality. If you want to look at the sky and, like me, you're not a pro at it, this is great. If you think you will make this a serious hobby, then this is a good starter telescope. This is a refracting telescope, not reflecting. If you are going to look at the winter sky, you probably have to let it cool off to outside temperature before you will be able to focus. The telescope comes with a nice carrying case that safely holds all the components including the tripod. The eye pieces all have protective cases, so the whole set is easy to transport

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