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title: "Telescope, 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical Refracting Telescope for Kids Beginners - Travel Telescope with Carry Bag, Phone Adapter and Wireless Remote."
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# Wireless remote for hands-free celestial shots Smartphone adapter for epic astrophotography 70mm aperture for crisp stargazing Telescope, 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical Refracting Telescope for Kids Beginners - Travel Telescope with Carry Bag, Phone Adapter and Wireless Remote.

**Brand:** gskyer
**Price:** 229192CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Unlock the universe—your personal gateway to the stars awaits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Telescope, 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical Refracting Telescope for Kids Beginners - Travel Telescope with Carry Bag, Phone Adapter and Wireless Remote. by gskyer
- **How much does it cost?** 229192CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- gskyer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gskyer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Capture the Cosmos:** Includes smartphone adapter and wireless remote so you can snap stunning night sky photos effortlessly—share your discoveries and join the astro-community.
- • **Travel-Ready Design:** Lightweight aluminum tripod and compact carry bag make it easy to take your telescope anywhere—never miss a celestial event again.
- • **Effortless Object Finding:** 5x24 finder scope with cross-hair lines helps you quickly locate celestial targets—spend less time searching and more time stargazing.
- • **Versatile Magnification Power:** Two eyepieces plus a 3x Barlow lens triple your zoom options, letting you customize your view from wide star fields to detailed lunar craters.
- • **Stellar Clarity, Beginner Friendly:** 70mm fully coated optics deliver bright, sharp views of the moon and stars—perfect for new astronomers eager to explore the cosmos.

## Overview

The Gskyer 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Refracting Telescope is an ideal entry-level astronomical tool for kids and beginners. Featuring fully coated optics for enhanced image clarity, versatile magnification with two eyepieces plus a 3x Barlow lens, and a 5x24 finder scope for easy object location. It includes a smartphone adapter and wireless remote for astrophotography, plus an adjustable aluminum tripod and carry bag for portability. Perfect for those starting their cosmic journey with a compact, travel-friendly design.

## Description

Gskyer Telescope, 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical Refracting Telescope for Kids Beginners - Travel Telescope with Carry Bag, Phone Adapter and Wireless Remote

Review: Aperture matters more than magnification - I bought this knowing nothing about telescopes and not knowing what I could expect to see through this thing. Now I know more, I think this is a decent value, but it comes with A LOT of cons. In telescopes, the aperture size matters much more than magnification. The bigger the aperture, the better the image will be. This is a 70mm aperture (2.75 inches), which is about as small as you can get. It's typical for an "entry-level" telescope, and a decent value for the money if you want to get into stargazing without dropping 500 bucks or more on a bigger scope. However, if I could do it over again, I would've spent more and gone with a better one. First, as with all beginner telescopes, it is actually much harder to use than a more intermediate level one. This is something well-known in the amateur astronomy group I've joined, and they never, EVER recommend buying a beginner telescope, ESPECIALLY for kids. Because most kids like looking AT stuff more than looking FOR it. And with this telescope, far more time is spent hunting for objects than actually looking at them. My kid doesn't have the patience or attention span for that, but I rather enjoy the challenge, so I do it. Which brings me to the next problem. This is made for kids. As such, the stand is very short. Which means that all the time you spend hunting for things, you'll having to be hunched over, crouched down, or kneeling on the ground. And if you live in a place with a lot of light pollution, you won't be able to see much more than stars, the Moon, or the brightest planets. Even Mars is difficult to see through this telescope, and you can't make out any detail whatsoever on the surface. You can make out SOME faint detail on Jupiter, especially if you go away from light pollution on a clear, moonless night. And you can just make out Saturn's rings. Venus, on the other hand, is very easy to see. Especially now, near the end of April 2020, it is the brightest it'll be all year, so we've been looking at it every night. It's too bright, even at its dimmest, to make out any detail, but you can see what phase it's in. Galaxies, most nebulas, and many star clusters are beyond the ability of this telescope, but that being said, I was able to see a planetary nebula called The Ghost of Jupiter last night. For perspective, I've had a few weeks of use and practice, and feel comfortable with the telescope, and have a number of apps, charts, and star maps to help me find things, and it STILL took over an hour for me to finally find it, put it close enough to the center of my field of view to use with max magnification, and put it in focus. And even then, it looked like a hazy, bluish star. We couldn't make out any detail or the distinctive eye-shape that can be seen with even slightly larger scopes. Still, it was cool and the kid loved it. I consider it worth the effort, but my back is killing me today. Don't get me wrong, for an entry-level telescope, this is good. It'll serve our needs while we save up for an upgrade. But, like all entry-level telescopes, this is harder to use and not powerful enough to see much. All the time required to hunt for things, for what many may consider a disappointing result, could potentially end up killing a kid's enthusiasm. If you absolutely MUST get an entry-level telescope, this is a good choice. But if at all possible, save up and get a larger aperture.
Review: All the lovely stars - My husband and I bought the Gskyer telescope as a Christmas gift for our son because he’s super into science and space, and it ended up being a great choice. It was easy to set up, lightweight, and beginner friendly (he’s only 8), which made it perfect for him to learn the basics without getting overwhelmed. The clarity honestly surprised me because you can really see the moon and stars with solid detail. I love that it comes with everything he needs to understand the different parts and how a telescope actually works. It feels sturdy, well made, and not like one of those toys that breaks after a week. If you have a curious kid who loves space or STEM stuff, this is 100 percent worth it and I would definitely recommend it.

## Features

- Superior Optics: 400mm(f/5.7) focal length and 70mm aperture, fully coated optics glass lens with high transmission coatings creates stunning images and protect your eyes. Perfect full positive telescope for astronomers to explore stars and moon.
- Magnification: Come with two replaceable eyepieces and one 3x Barlow lens.3x Barlow lens trebles the magnifying power of each eyepiece. 5x24 finder scope with mounting bracket and cross-hair lines inside make locating objects easily.
- Wireless Remote: This refractor telescope includes one smart phone adapter and one Wireless camera remote to explore the nature of the world easily through the screen and take amazing celestial images.
- Adjustable Tripod: This telescope allows for many different viewing positions with a adjustable aluminum alloy tripod and a carry bag, the telescope and tripod can fit inside the bag for easy traveling and storage.
- Satisfaction: Buy with confidence from a leading manufacturer.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B081RJ8DW1 |
| Additional Features | Wireless Camera Remote and Smartphone Adapter for Astrophotography |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #1 in Telescope Refractors |
| Brand | Gskyer |
| Built-In Media | 1 SET OF TELESCOPE |
| Coating | Fully Coated |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 21,992 Reviews |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | Barlow |
| Field Of View | 5.8 Degrees |
| Finderscope | Reflex |
| Focal Length Description | 400 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00791324166861 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 24.8"D x 4.92"W x 8.46"H |
| Item Weight | 5.7 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Gskyer |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AZ 70400 |
| Model Name | Astronomical Refracting |
| Model Number | AZ 70400 |
| Mount | Altazimuth Mount |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 70 Millimeters |
| Optical Tube Length | 400 Millimeters |
| Optical-Tube Length | 400 Millimeters |
| Power Source | Adapter |
| Telescope Mount Description | Altazimuth Mount |
| UPC | 791324166861 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1-Year Warranty |
| Zoom Ratio | 120 multiplier x |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Gskyer
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Barlow
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Focus Type:** Manual Focus
- **Model Name:** Astronomical Refracting
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 70 Millimeters
- **Optical Tube Length:** 400 Millimeters
- **Power Source:** Adapter
- **Product Dimensions:** 24.8"D x 4.92"W x 8.46"H
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Altazimuth Mount

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this good for photographing an eagle 100 yards away**
A: I just purchased this for this very reason.  I watch a nesting eagle about 200 yards across a lake with pretty good clarity while I have my morning coffee.  I have it set up just off the kitchen table and use the 25mm lens, without the barlow. Very cool.

**Q: Is this user friendly as described ? Since im a beginner is this the right fit for me?**
A: I set it up in 5 minutes. I observed the Moon, Venus and Cassini twin stars (actually quad) with in 30 minutes on 25 mm. I have never owned a telescope in my life. The instructions are pictures describing what part goes where under them. How to set up your phone is a bit of a mess but I understood and decided to address that later. I was too excited to see Venus, and then sad when it looked like a big star, lol. There is another way to set it up to see even closer images, so I’ll be experimenting. I want a bigger one now... lol 😂. I’m managing my expectations on the 3X with 10mm parts. I just want to see it all!

**Q: I cannot see thru the telescope even after taking all caps off it is stil blank image?**
A: A common mistake alot of folks make is you have to understand that multiple mirrors are being used and what you may logically assume is being centered in setting it up initially is not even close to were it needs to actually be…most entry level models tend to usually have mirrors at 45 degrees, so to troubleshoot you just start at 1 end(eye piece or lens end) and making very small adjustments and keep turning and checking until you find an image…YouTube has alot of info on basic universal telescope troubleshooting help for beginners also? Good luck!

**Q: I can’t get the the telescope to lock in place when we find something to look at, how is this done?**
A: You have to use the little knob that looks like a T and also the long handle bar (you turn the handle bar right to tighten and left to loosen.
They are both apart of the stand.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aperture matters more than magnification
*by J***6 on April 23, 2020*

I bought this knowing nothing about telescopes and not knowing what I could expect to see through this thing. Now I know more, I think this is a decent value, but it comes with A LOT of cons. In telescopes, the aperture size matters much more than magnification. The bigger the aperture, the better the image will be. This is a 70mm aperture (2.75 inches), which is about as small as you can get. It's typical for an "entry-level" telescope, and a decent value for the money if you want to get into stargazing without dropping 500 bucks or more on a bigger scope. However, if I could do it over again, I would've spent more and gone with a better one. First, as with all beginner telescopes, it is actually much harder to use than a more intermediate level one. This is something well-known in the amateur astronomy group I've joined, and they never, EVER recommend buying a beginner telescope, ESPECIALLY for kids. Because most kids like looking AT stuff more than looking FOR it. And with this telescope, far more time is spent hunting for objects than actually looking at them. My kid doesn't have the patience or attention span for that, but I rather enjoy the challenge, so I do it. Which brings me to the next problem. This is made for kids. As such, the stand is very short. Which means that all the time you spend hunting for things, you'll having to be hunched over, crouched down, or kneeling on the ground. And if you live in a place with a lot of light pollution, you won't be able to see much more than stars, the Moon, or the brightest planets. Even Mars is difficult to see through this telescope, and you can't make out any detail whatsoever on the surface. You can make out SOME faint detail on Jupiter, especially if you go away from light pollution on a clear, moonless night. And you can just make out Saturn's rings. Venus, on the other hand, is very easy to see. Especially now, near the end of April 2020, it is the brightest it'll be all year, so we've been looking at it every night. It's too bright, even at its dimmest, to make out any detail, but you can see what phase it's in. Galaxies, most nebulas, and many star clusters are beyond the ability of this telescope, but that being said, I was able to see a planetary nebula called The Ghost of Jupiter last night. For perspective, I've had a few weeks of use and practice, and feel comfortable with the telescope, and have a number of apps, charts, and star maps to help me find things, and it STILL took over an hour for me to finally find it, put it close enough to the center of my field of view to use with max magnification, and put it in focus. And even then, it looked like a hazy, bluish star. We couldn't make out any detail or the distinctive eye-shape that can be seen with even slightly larger scopes. Still, it was cool and the kid loved it. I consider it worth the effort, but my back is killing me today. Don't get me wrong, for an entry-level telescope, this is good. It'll serve our needs while we save up for an upgrade. But, like all entry-level telescopes, this is harder to use and not powerful enough to see much. All the time required to hunt for things, for what many may consider a disappointing result, could potentially end up killing a kid's enthusiasm. If you absolutely MUST get an entry-level telescope, this is a good choice. But if at all possible, save up and get a larger aperture.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All the lovely stars
*by J***I on January 31, 2026*

My husband and I bought the Gskyer telescope as a Christmas gift for our son because he’s super into science and space, and it ended up being a great choice. It was easy to set up, lightweight, and beginner friendly (he’s only 8), which made it perfect for him to learn the basics without getting overwhelmed. The clarity honestly surprised me because you can really see the moon and stars with solid detail. I love that it comes with everything he needs to understand the different parts and how a telescope actually works. It feels sturdy, well made, and not like one of those toys that breaks after a week. If you have a curious kid who loves space or STEM stuff, this is 100 percent worth it and I would definitely recommend it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, image is a little spotty.
*by S***Y on July 1, 2026*

So far okay, easy set up. Still trying to figure things out and now sure why he image is the way it is.

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