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National Geographic 70mm AZ refractor telescope on tripod

National Geographic 70mm AZ Refractor Telescope

by National Geographic
$99.99

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Bright, Crisp Views for First-Time Stargazers

This 70mm refractor delivers bright, clear views of the Moon's craters, Jupiter's cloud belts, Saturn's rings, and many of the brightest Messier objects.

Multi-coated achromatic optics produce sharp, high-contrast images of both celestial and terrestrial targets, making this a versatile scope for stargazing and daytime use alike.

The yoke-style alt-azimuth mount with an altitude rod gives smooth, lockable movement, and the full-size adjustable tripod includes built-in accessory storage for a comfortable, organized setup.

National Geographic 70mm AZ refractor telescope on tripod

Key Features

  • 70mm Multi-Coated Achromatic Optics - bright, crisp lunar and planetary viewing
  • Yoke-Style Alt-Azimuth Mount - smooth, lockable movement with an altitude rod
  • Full-Size Adjustable Tripod - built-in accessory storage for a comfortable setup
  • Two Plossl Eyepieces - 26.9x and 72x magnification
  • Red Dot Finder - quick, easy target acquisition
  • Downloadable Astronomy Software - explore the night sky from your computer
National Geographic 70mm AZ refractor telescope eyepieces and accessories
Specifications
Optical Design Refractor (Achromatic)
Aperture 70mm
Mount Type Yoke-Style Alt-Azimuth
Eyepieces Included Two Plossl Eyepieces (26.9x, 72x)
Finder Scope Red Dot Finder
Included Accessories Full-Size Tripod, Astronomy Software
Model / SKU 80-10070
UPC 812257013142
Weight 9.0 lbs
Warranty Limited warranty, activated with registration within 60 days of purchase
Manuals
Product Manual (PDF)

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Description

Bright, Crisp Views for First-Time Stargazers

This 70mm refractor delivers bright, clear views of the Moon's craters, Jupiter's cloud belts, Saturn's rings, and many of the brightest Messier objects.

Multi-coated achromatic optics produce sharp, high-contrast images of both celestial and terrestrial targets, making this a versatile scope for stargazing and daytime use alike.

The yoke-style alt-azimuth mount with an altitude rod gives smooth, lockable movement, and the full-size adjustable tripod includes built-in accessory storage for a comfortable, organized setup.

 National Geographic 70mm AZ refractor telescope on tripod

Key Features

  • 70mm Multi-Coated Achromatic Optics - bright, crisp lunar and planetary viewing
  • Yoke-Style Alt-Azimuth Mount - smooth, lockable movement with an altitude rod
  • Full-Size Adjustable Tripod - built-in accessory storage for a comfortable setup
  • Two Plossl Eyepieces - 26.9x and 72x magnification
  • Red Dot Finder - quick, easy target acquisition
  • Downloadable Astronomy Software - explore the night sky from your computer
 National Geographic 70mm AZ refractor telescope eyepieces and accessories
Specifications
Optical Design Refractor (Achromatic)
Aperture 70mm
Mount Type Yoke-Style Alt-Azimuth
Eyepieces Included Two Plossl Eyepieces (26.9x, 72x)
Finder Scope Red Dot Finder
Included Accessories Full-Size Tripod, Astronomy Software
Model / SKU 80-10070
UPC 812257013142
Weight 9.0 lbs
Warranty Limited warranty, activated with registration within 60 days of purchase
Manuals
Product Manual (PDF)

Talk to a Specialist Contact Us Email a Specialist Shipping Info

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As soon as we receive your order we automatically check to confirm that your order is in stock and available for immediate shipment.  If your item is on back-order or unavailable we will void the pre-authorization and reach out to you via e-mail to see if alternate arrangements can be made.  

If your item(s) are available for immediate shipment (within 5 business days) we will process the charges and get to work preparing your order for shipment.

Order Shipment:

If your order is in stock and we process the charges to your credit card it will ship within three business days from the date of your order.  

We will send you shipping confirmation within 24 hours of your order leaving the warehouse to the e-mail address you provided when checking out.  

If you do not receive shipping confirmation from us within four business days of your order feel free to follow up with us at sales@telescopedepot.com.

International Orders:

Please be aware that our products are made specifically for the United States market. This means that they require a [choose 110V or 240V] electrical system to function correctly. 

Our products have generally not been certified for use with other countries electrical safety standards but all of our products are certified to United States standards.

We will happily ship our fantastic products to international customers. Due to the extremely wide variety of product dimensions we will provide an up to date shipping price quote for you on request.

If you are happy with our shipping quote we will prepare an order and payment though our ultra secure online payment gateway.

Damages:

Please inspect the packaging of your item(s) when they arrive, if you notice any damage you should make note of it when signing for delivery or do not agree to accept the delivery.

If you do accept delivery you are required to immediately take photos using your smart phone or camera of the damaged packaging or products inside the packaging. 

If your item(s) do arrived damaged please send photos to sales@telescopedepot.com, then visit our Returns page and place your return claim online.

Description

Bright, Crisp Views for First-Time Stargazers

This 70mm refractor delivers bright, clear views of the Moon's craters, Jupiter's cloud belts, Saturn's rings, and many of the brightest Messier objects.

Multi-coated achromatic optics produce sharp, high-contrast images of both celestial and terrestrial targets, making this a versatile scope for stargazing and daytime use alike.

The yoke-style alt-azimuth mount with an altitude rod gives smooth, lockable movement, and the full-size adjustable tripod includes built-in accessory storage for a comfortable, organized setup.

 National Geographic 70mm AZ refractor telescope on tripod

Key Features

  • 70mm Multi-Coated Achromatic Optics - bright, crisp lunar and planetary viewing
  • Yoke-Style Alt-Azimuth Mount - smooth, lockable movement with an altitude rod
  • Full-Size Adjustable Tripod - built-in accessory storage for a comfortable setup
  • Two Plossl Eyepieces - 26.9x and 72x magnification
  • Red Dot Finder - quick, easy target acquisition
  • Downloadable Astronomy Software - explore the night sky from your computer
 National Geographic 70mm AZ refractor telescope eyepieces and accessories
Specifications
Optical Design Refractor (Achromatic)
Aperture 70mm
Mount Type Yoke-Style Alt-Azimuth
Eyepieces Included Two Plossl Eyepieces (26.9x, 72x)
Finder Scope Red Dot Finder
Included Accessories Full-Size Tripod, Astronomy Software
Model / SKU 80-10070
UPC 812257013142
Weight 9.0 lbs
Warranty Limited warranty, activated with registration within 60 days of purchase
Manuals
Product Manual (PDF)

Talk to a Specialist Contact Us Email a Specialist Shipping Info

Why Buy From Us

We get it. You've got a lot of choice when it comes to online retailers. Here's why we think you should shop with us at Telescope Depot.

But first, you should definitely hear from our customers here.

  • Free Shipping USA wide. No extra charges. Ever.

  • Price Match Guarantee. Best prices online guaranteed.

  • 30 Day Easy Returns. No happy with your product, we'll take it back no questions asked.

  • Great Service. We pride ourselves on the best service, anywhere.

  • Your Satisfaction Guaranteed. We handpick our products for quality, we know you'll love them. But is there is ever something wrong, we'll fix it.

Shipping

Shipping is FREE on all orders to customers within United States.

We don't want to mess around with fine print and extra charges, we like things to be simple and easy. 

Want to know about our Returns Policy? Read more here.

Order Confirmation:

As soon as you place your order you will receive an order confirmation e-mail.  This means that we have received your order in our system and pre-authorized your credit card for the purchase.  

As soon as we receive your order we automatically check to confirm that your order is in stock and available for immediate shipment.  If your item is on back-order or unavailable we will void the pre-authorization and reach out to you via e-mail to see if alternate arrangements can be made.  

If your item(s) are available for immediate shipment (within 5 business days) we will process the charges and get to work preparing your order for shipment.

Order Shipment:

If your order is in stock and we process the charges to your credit card it will ship within three business days from the date of your order.  

We will send you shipping confirmation within 24 hours of your order leaving the warehouse to the e-mail address you provided when checking out.  

If you do not receive shipping confirmation from us within four business days of your order feel free to follow up with us at sales@telescopedepot.com.

International Orders:

Please be aware that our products are made specifically for the United States market. This means that they require a [choose 110V or 240V] electrical system to function correctly. 

Our products have generally not been certified for use with other countries electrical safety standards but all of our products are certified to United States standards.

We will happily ship our fantastic products to international customers. Due to the extremely wide variety of product dimensions we will provide an up to date shipping price quote for you on request.

If you are happy with our shipping quote we will prepare an order and payment though our ultra secure online payment gateway.

Damages:

Please inspect the packaging of your item(s) when they arrive, if you notice any damage you should make note of it when signing for delivery or do not agree to accept the delivery.

If you do accept delivery you are required to immediately take photos using your smart phone or camera of the damaged packaging or products inside the packaging. 

If your item(s) do arrived damaged please send photos to sales@telescopedepot.com, then visit our Returns page and place your return claim online.