Telescope for Beginners – 70mm Refractor & Tripod

Discover the night sky with a telescope for beginners built around a 70mm refractor lens. With an adjustable tripod, three eyepieces and a phone holder included, this telescope gives you a practical starting point for exploring the Moon and learning your way around the sky.

• Explore the Moon: a 70mm coated objective lens lets you discover lunar craters and surface detail on clear nights.
• Choose your view: swap between the included 20mm, 12mm and 6mm eyepieces as you learn to find and focus on your target.
• Set up and share: an adjustable aluminium tripod supports your telescope, while the phone holder lets you try taking photos through the eyepiece.

Your first steps into astronomy

Make the Moon your first target. Start with the 20mm eyepiece for a wider view, centre your target using the finderscope and adjust the focus. Once you are comfortable, try a shorter eyepiece for a closer look. More magnification does not always mean a clearer image: atmospheric conditions, focus and steadiness all affect what you see.

From observing to capturing a moment

The included phone holder positions a compatible smartphone camera behind the eyepiece for simple photos and video. Alignment takes practice, and results depend on your phone, the target and observing conditions. This manually operated refractor telescope is intended for introductory observing rather than tracked, long-exposure astrophotography.

Specifications

What's included

1 × telescope, 1 × adjustable tripod, 1 × finderscope, 3 × eyepieces (20mm, 12mm and 6mm), 1 × diagonal mirror, 1 × 5× Barlow lens, 1 × Moon filter and 1 × phone holder. Smartphone not included.

Frequently asked questions

Is this telescope suitable for beginners?

It is a starting point for learning manual aiming, focusing and eyepiece selection. Begin with the Moon and the 20mm eyepiece, and take time to practise each adjustment. Children should use it under adult supervision.

What can I see through it?

The Moon is a good first target, with craters and surface features visible in suitable conditions. You can also explore bright stars and try observing bright planets. The detail you see depends on your target, sky conditions, light pollution and setup; the experience will differ from edited astronomical photographs.

Can I use my phone to take photos?

Yes, the included holder lets you try positioning a compatible phone camera over the eyepiece. Fit and alignment depend on your phone's size and camera position. Start with the Moon, and adjust the holder until the image is centred.

Should I use the Barlow lens straight away?

Start without it. A lower-power view makes finding and focusing on targets easier. Try the Barlow only after you have a clear, steady view; increasing magnification can make the image dimmer and more sensitive to movement.

Safe observing

Never point this telescope or its finderscope at the Sun, or look at the Sun through them. Permanent eye damage can occur. The included Moon filter is not a solar filter. Children must be supervised by an adult.