- 1 x 70 mm Telescope Optical Tube Assembly
- 1 x Straight-Through Viewfinder
- 1 x Diagonal
- 1 x Panhandle Alt-Azimuth Mount
- 1 x Adjustable Full-Size Tripod with Accessory Tray
- 1 x 25 mm Kellner Eyepiece
- 1 x 10 mm Kellner Eyepiece
- 1 x 3x Barlow Lens
- 1 x Smartphone Adapter
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Explore Scientific National Geographic SKY VIEW 70 70mm Refractor Telescope with Panhandle Mount
- 70 mm aperture supports lunar, planetary, bright deep sky, and terrestrial viewing
- 400 mm focal length in an achromatic refractor design
- 25 mm and 10 mm Kellner eyepieces provide 16x and 40x magnification
- 3x Barlow lens extends viewing power to 48x and 120x
- Panhandle alt azimuth mount supports smooth manual aiming and tracking
- Straight through viewfinder helps center observing targets
- Adjustable full size tripod supports comfortable viewing height
- Smartphone adapter supports simple image capture through the eyepiece
Explore the Moon, planets, bright deep-sky targets, and distant landscapes with the National Geographic SKY VIEW 70 refractor telescope. Its 70 mm aperture and 400 mm focal length give new observers a practical way to move between wide views and closer looks. The achromatic refractor design is paired with simple manual controls, so the telescope can be aimed and focused without a complicated setup.
Four Useful Magnification Options
Two interchangeable Kellner eyepieces provide 16x and 40x magnification. Add the included 3x Barlow lens to reach 48x with the 25 mm eyepiece or 120x with the 10 mm eyepiece. That range lets you start with a wider field to locate an object, then switch to stronger magnification for closer observation. The 70 mm aperture can reveal lunar detail, Jupiter cloud bands, Saturn rings, and bright deep sky objects under suitable viewing conditions.
Smooth Aiming and Smartphone Imaging
The panhandle alt-azimuth mount lets you move the telescope up, down, and side to side while following a target. A straight-through viewfinder helps center objects before viewing through the main optics. The adjustable full-size tripod supports comfortable positioning and includes an accessory tray for keeping extra eyepieces close. A smartphone adapter positions a compatible phone camera over the eyepiece for simple image capture.
Use the SKY VIEW 70 for backyard stargazing, learning basic telescope operation, or observing distant terrestrial subjects. With two Kellner eyepieces, a 3x Barlow lens, a straight-through viewfinder, a full-size tripod, and smartphone imaging support, it provides several ways to explore with one refractor setup.
General
Optics:
| Optical Design | Achromatic refractor |
| Lens Size | 70 mm |
| Focal Length | 400 mm |
| Magnification | 16x and 40x |
| Magnification with 3x Barlow Lens | 48x and 120x |
| Eyepieces | Kellner 25 mm and 10 mm |
| Eyepiece Size | 31.7 mm, 1.25 inch |
Mount and Aiming:
| Mounting | AZ PanHandle Mount |
| Viewfinder | Straight-through |
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