Telescope · Achromat Refractor
Telescope, Telescope for Kids & Adults
A capable 70mm refractor that punches above its price for lunar and planetary views under dark skies
Price updated Mar 22, 2026
Performance Scores
Overview
At 70mm aperture and 500mm focal length, this f/7.1 refractor gives beginners a genuine optical foundation to work from. The fully multi-coated glass makes a real difference at this price point, improving contrast and light transmission compared to the single-coated optics common on budget scopes. Expect clear views of lunar craters and maria, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's cloud bands and its four Galilean moons, and the phases of Venus.
Deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy will be visible as faint patches, though this aperture is not suited for serious deep-sky work. The included eyepieces (6mm, 12mm, 20mm) combined with the 3x Barlow lens cover a range from 25x to 250x on paper, though practically speaking you will find 100x to 150x to be the useful upper limit before atmospheric turbulence and optical softness take over. The alt-azimuth mount is straightforward and stable enough for casual viewing, though tracking objects at higher magnifications requires some patience.
Weighing just 2.25kg and packing into a travel backpack, this scope is genuinely portable for field use.
At a Glance
70mm
Aperture
f/7.1
Focal Ratio
2.25kg
Weight
500mm
Focal Length
Specifications
Key Features
- 70mm fully multi-coated objective lens delivers noticeably sharper, higher-contrast views than comparable uncoated budget refractors
- Three eyepieces plus a 3x Barlow lens provide a practical magnification range; 25x to around 150x covers most beginner targets well
- Reliably shows Saturn's rings, Jupiter's moons, and lunar surface detail under reasonably dark skies
- Lightweight at 2.25kg with an included travel backpack, making it convenient for camping or travel use
- Smartphone adapter lets you photograph the Moon through the eyepiece without additional equipment
- Alt-azimuth mount is easy to learn but requires manual adjustment to track objects, which can be challenging at higher magnifications
- At $59.99, the included accessory kit (moon filter, finderscope, Barlow lens) represents solid value for a first setup
Customer Reviews
38 reviews
I got this telescope for my nephews and the adults are enjoying it just as much! It was easy to set up and sits on our back balcony. It's surprisingly clear and magnified for an inexpensive Telescope. You can easily make out the different galaxies, planets, and see details. The phone feature is nice...
I took this telescope out on a clear night like in the photo, and for a beginner-friendly setup, it delivered a surprisingly sharp view of the brighter stars and the Moon. The tripod was steady enough for me to make slow adjustments without shaking the image too much, and the simple AZ mount made it...
Decent for beginners however, the magnifier tube has a finger print in between the two lenses so you’re not able to clean it therefore you can’t see through it. The legs are extremely small in diameter which causes it to be shaky/ unstable while trying to focus on something. The screws that hold the...