The National Geographic 70mm Silver Refractor pairs f/10 optics built for crisp planetary and lunar detail with a sleek silver carbon fiber tube — a sharp-looking telescope that delivers sharp views to match.

Features

• 70mm achromatic refractor — high-contrast views of the Moon’s craters, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, and bright star clusters
• 700mm f/10 focal length — a slow focal ratio that excels at planetary and lunar detail with minimal chromatic aberration
• Silver carbon fiber tube — lightweight, distinctive finish that stands out from standard black telescopes
• Two Plossl eyepieces (26mm and 9.7mm) plus 2x Barlow lens — four magnification levels from 27x wide-field to 144x planetary close-ups
• Panhandle alt-azimuth mount — smooth, intuitive single-handle tracking with no learning curve
• Red dot viewfinder — project a targeting dot onto the sky for fast object location
• Smartphone adapter — snap photos of the Moon and planets directly through the eyepiece
• Full-size adjustable tripod with accessory tray — stable platform with convenient storage

Ideal For

• Parents and families looking for a quality telescope that doubles as an educational gift kids will actually use
• First-time stargazers who want to observe tonight with an intuitive setup — no prior experience needed
• Lunar and planetary observers — the f/10 focal ratio delivers crisp, high-contrast views where refractors shine
• Casual astrophotographers who want to capture and share Moon shots with their smartphone