Telescope · Achromat Refractor
Telescope for Adults & Kids, 70mm Aperture Refractor (15X-150X) Portable Travel
A lightweight 70mm refractor that gets beginners outside and observing without a steep learning curve or cost.
Price updated Mar 22, 2026
Performance Scores
Overview
At f/4.3 with a 70mm aperture, this compact refractor is best suited for casual lunar and planetary viewing, as well as bright deep-sky objects like star clusters and the Orion Nebula. The 300mm focal length keeps the scope short and portable at just 1.6kg, making it practical for kids and travelers. Two included eyepieces, a 20mm and a 6mm, paired with a 3x Barlow lens, give you a magnification range from 15x up to 150x.
In practice, the most useful and sharpest views will fall in the 15x to 75x range; pushing to 150x on a fast, short focal length like this often softens the image noticeably. The alt-azimuth mount is intuitive for beginners, though it lacks the precision of an equatorial setup for tracking objects. A phone adapter and wireless remote are included for afocal smartphone photography, which works reasonably well for the Moon.
The included finder scope helps with basic object location. For under $70, this scope delivers genuine views of lunar craters, Saturn's rings, and Jupiter's moons, though buyers should calibrate expectations accordingly for demanding targets.
At a Glance
70mm
Aperture
f/4.3
Focal Ratio
1.6kg
Weight
300mm
Focal Length
Specifications
Key Features
- 70mm aperture gathers enough light for clear lunar detail, planetary surfaces, and bright star clusters
- Compact 1.6kg design makes it genuinely portable for travel, camping, or backyard use
- Three magnification steps from 15x to 150x using two eyepieces and a 3x Barlow lens
- Alt-azimuth mount is simple and intuitive, ideal for beginners learning to navigate the sky
- Phone adapter and wireless remote allow basic smartphone astrophotography, particularly of the Moon
- Focal ratio of f/4.3 means wide fields of view but some softening at high magnifications
- Under $70 price point makes it a low-risk first telescope for children or curious adults
Customer Reviews
3,404 reviews
I brought this for my kids. They spend hours playing with it. They were able to see the moon’s surface. It was very cool. It’s made with good quality. It was very easy to set up with a few tutorials on YouTube we were able to navigate the telescope.
Easy to set up and perfect for beginners and kids. The Moon looks clear, and the phone adapter is a nice bonus. Lightweight and fun to use — great value for the price.
This telescope is perfect for beginners, both adults and kids and feels very well-designed. The images are bright and clear. We were able to see the moon’s details better than expected. Setup was easy, no tools needed and the instructions (paper and video) were clear enough that even a beginner asse...