| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
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| Item model number | 677016 |
| Product Dimensions | 40.64 x 21.59 x 37.47 cm; 798 g |
| ASIN | B09QH6SDQ3 |
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The Thames & Kosmos Telescope Essential STEM Tool | Childrens Refractor Telescope with 100x Magnification & Built-in Compass | Classic Scientific Device for Astronomical & Terrestrial Observations
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| Brand | Thames & Kosmos |
| Model name | The Thames & Kosmos Telescope |
| Eyepiece lens description | Plossl |
| Objective lens diameter | 40 Millimeters |
| Telescope mount description | Altazimuth Mount |
| Product Dimensions | 40.6D x 21.6W x 37.5H Centimetres |
| Focus type | Manual Focus |
| Power source | Manual Operation |
| Finderscope | Reflex |
| Compatible devices | Smartphone, Camera |
About this item
- Set your sights on the moon and beyond with this excellent entry-level telescope.
- Refractor telescope boasts high-quality glass optical lenses, 400-mm focal length, 40-mm objective lens, aluminum tube, dew shield, and a precision focus adjustment knob.
- The built-in compass and Finderscope help orient your position in the vast night sky.
- Comes with a 14-inch aluminum tripod that is durable, lightweight, and portable, easy to assemble, and reduces vibrations to ensure optimal resolution.
- Observe the Moon and its craters, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, plus countless terrestrial observations!
- An 8-page instruction manual guides setup and use of the telescope, including tips for cleaning and caring for this essential scientific instrument.
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- Product Dimensions : 40.64 x 21.59 x 37.47 cm; 798 g
- Date First Available : Jan. 14 2022
- Manufacturer : Thames & Kosmos
- ASIN : B09QH6SDQ3
- Item model number : 677016
- Country of origin : China
- 鶹 Rank: #18,482 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
- #39 in Telescope Refractors
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Product description
Set your sights on the Moon and beyond! With this excellent entry-level telescope, Thames & Kosmos continues a long tradition of inspiring people to reach for the stars. This high-quality refractor telescope with glass optics allows for countless exciting space observations. With it, you can see the Moon and its craters in good detail; Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and more! Terrestrial observations on Earth are also possible. The included instruction manual guides you through setting up and using the telescope.
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Quality, entry-level telescope for exploring Earth, the Moon, and beyond!
With this telescope, you can explore the night sky and study natural objects all around us right here on Earth! Perfect for budding astronomers, The Thames & Kosmos Telescope is designed to ensure the optimal experience for young learners just starting out on their scientific adventures.
Product Features
Compact, Portable Design
Measuring 13 inches long (18 inches when the eyepiece is fully extended), this handy telescope is perfect for on-the-go scientific explorations. Make terrestrial (land) and space observations wherever you are!
Collapsible Tripod
The included tripod comes in handy when you want to keep your telescope pointed at an exact point in the sky. It opens easily and the telescope quickly and securely pops into place. When you want to use the telescope without the tripod, just fold it flat for easy storage!
Finderscope
By design, telescopes have a narrow field of view, which can make it difficult to locate a particular star or planet. To help with this, your telescope comes fitted with a low-power, wide-field, miniature telescope called a finderscope to help you locate the object you want to view.
The Altazimuth Mount
Easily adjust the angle of your telescope thanks to its altazimuth mount ("alt" = vertical movement, or altitude; "azimuth" = horizontal movement). Move your telescope up, down, left, or right and lock it in place when you have the view you want!
High-power Eyepiece
Use the 4-mm (high-power) eyepiece for 100x magnification power. The higher magnification power is ideal for detailed observations of bright objects such as the moon, Jupiter, or Saturn.
Low-power Eyepiece
Use the 20-mm (low-power) eyepiece for 20x magnification power. This eyepiece gives you the widest angle and brightest, sharpest views and is great for observing galaxies and nebulae.
Compass
The telescope comes equipped with a mounted compass that you can use to take direction bearings from your viewing site to your viewed subject.
Moon Filter
The moon filter (lunar filter) helps reduce the moon's bright glare for improved viewing of the moon. It screws into the eyepiece quickly and easily!
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| Batteries Required? | No | No | No: comes with USB-C cable (USB power adapter not included) | Powered by USB cable OR batteries: (4) AAA batteries (not included) OR USB-C cable (included; USB power adapter not included) | No | Yes: (2) AA batteries (not included) |














