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National Geographic 70MM Refracting Telescope with Case
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  1. 5 stars49% (111)
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  3. 3 stars7% (16)
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Dec 1, 2023
Reviewer name: Cindyd314
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great Telescope! Powerful little thing. I like that everything comes in a little bag so you wont loose the pieces. It also comes with a little guidebook, and with the next solar and lunar eclipses. Highly recommend for kids that like the moon like my nephew

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Apr 6, 2023
Reviewer name: Skystafford
4 out of 5 stars
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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Mar 5, 2023
Reviewer name: tklibra
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Perfect!!

Assembly was super easy. We really enjoying this telescope.  All tho it was difficult to focus (1st time using any telescope) once we got it to focus we've been looking at the moon for the past couple days and the view is amazing!!  We both love it!  Legs could be stronger know where near stable very flimsy. The fact you can rotate is so cool, fun!  Definitely recommend as a beginner telescope can't wait to discover more planet's

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Dec 15, 2023
Reviewer name: Dee
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Telescope

Always wanted to own a telescope but did not know how complicated they were to use. This one came with easy to assemble directions and a convenient carrying case with handles. I plan on gifting to my grandsons to watch the eclipse in 2024.

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Mar 3, 2023
Reviewer name: Shelly71
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Learning and fun! Very well made telescope! Try it

I wish i could give this 10 stars! It’s fun looking at the stars with the kids and teaching them about astronomy! Also we like to use this to bird watch! Very clear view and set up very easy! We may get a 2nd one !!!

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Dec 7, 2023
Reviewer name: Irma
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great telescope with great view to explore outdoor

I am gifting this to my son as a Christmas present. I haven’t really opened it yet but I checked out the ones in the store and they look very nice. The view is very clear and it is great to explore the night sky.

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Dec 11, 2023
Reviewer name: MamaG54
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Beginner telescope

This is a good telescope for a beginner. Has great adjustable legs to get different heights, especially on uneven surfaces. Comes with two lenses and a nice carrying case. Does seem a little flimsy for long time use or for small children.

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Dec 6, 2023
Reviewer name: Tiptop
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Great for a beginner

Easy to put together and nice carrying case. Can see clearly star patterns and details on the moon, on a clear night. Detailing could be a little better. Solar cover for daytime use is a plus. More to discover.

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Mar 24, 2024
Reviewer name: Hachimitsu
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

OKayish telescope but get binnoculars or spotscope

If you ever plan on buying a nice telescope, I highly recomend you look somewhere else. Depending on how good you are in terms of viewing, this will give you a somewhat BELOW average viewpoint. Everyone is getting ready for the Solar eclipse but if you plan on taking photos, I highly recomend getting one with better reviews. FOr some reason there are moments where the telescope feels like it has a bit of milkish texture and required an aircan to clean it out... IT did gave a clearer view but again had some issues with the viewing I Also tried to buy Adapters to mount onto the scope to take pictures but again it is more difficult and hard to adjust the viewing angle. If any case the only positive note about this product is that it does come with is: - A travel case - 10mm for those fine details - 20mm for those wide details - Solar filter which fits nicely... I Already plan to buy alternative eye pieces to see if it's just the eye pieces that is giving a bad mark but chances are very slim.

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Jan 20, 2022
Reviewer name: Mad Mike
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

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Save your money

Save your money for a better unit. I just returned it to the store an hour ago because the objective lens was out of alignment due to the plastic it is made from. I really hoped it would be a good scope but....

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