Amazon Basics Telescope, 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount, Portable w/Lightweight Tripod, Phone Holder, Carry Bag, Black
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- PROFESSIONAL OPTICS: 70mm aperture refractor telescope with 400mm focal length (f/5.7) and fully multi-coated optics delivers crisp views of Moon's craters and Jupiter's moons; erect-image design for both astronomy and terrestrial viewing
- VERSATILE MAGNIFICATION: Includes 20mm and 10mm eyepieces plus 3x Barlow lens for 18X-120X magnification range; 5x24 finderscope with crosshair simplifies object location
- SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY KIT: Universal phone adapter and wireless remote enable real-time viewing and photo capture of lunar craters and planetary details, compatible with iOS/Android devices
- PORTABLE DESIGN: Lightweight aluminum tripod features multi-angle positioning and quick-release mechanism for rapid setup and breakdown
- COMPLETE STARTER KIT: Includes 70mmx400mm telescope, aluminum tripod, finderscope, zenith mirror, MA 10mm and 20mm eyepieces, 3x Barlow lens, 1.5x erecting eyepiece, phone adapter, wireless remote, and carry bag
- SAFETY AND OPERATION GUIDANCE: Always review the included manual and video tutorials before installation or operation to ensure safe setup and optimal performance. (It is recommended to hang the carry bag on the central hook of the tripod to enhance stability and provide convenient storage.)
- Lightweight aluminum tripod offers fast setup, multi-angle positioning, and quick-release breakdown, can be adjusted from approximately 23.62 inches (60cm) to 63.18 inches (165.5cm), enhance stability and comfort.
Description
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Eye Piece Lens Description: Kellner
Objective Lens Diameter: 70 Millimeters
Product Dimensions: 31.1"D x 36.22"W x 63.78"H
Focus Type: Manual Focus
Finderscope: Reflex
Item Weight: 5.91 Pounds
Number of Batteries: 1 CR2032 batteries required. (included)
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Eye Piece Lens Description: Kellner
Focus Type: Manual Focus
Finderscope: Reflex
Number of Batteries: 1 CR2032 batteries required. (included)
Objective Lens Diameter: 70 Millimeters
Item Dimensions D x W x H: 31.1"D x 36.22"W x 63.78"H
Item Weight: 5.91 Pounds
UPC: 840324435498
Manufacturer Part Number: DS09-RTSC400-1
Model Number: BT1818 (Bluetooth Remote)
Built-In Media: 1-Piece 70mmx400mm telescope 1-Piece Aluminum Alloy Tripod 1-Piece Finderscope 1-Piece Zenith Mirror 1-Piece MA 10mm Eyepiece 1-Piece MA 20mm Eyepiece 1-Piece 3x Barlow lens 1-Piece 1.5x Erecting Eyepiece 1-Piece Smart phone adapter 1-Piece Wireless camera remote 1-Piece Carry bag
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For the money, I don't think it is possible to buy a scope with more capabilities or better build quality than this today, tariff or no tariff. Yes, it's 'plasticky' all over, and won't survive anything more confrontational than a slight verbal disagreement with a down pillow, but so long as you baby it, there isn't anything inside the scope that will likely wear out (the tripod leg adjustment levers will probably fail first before anything else, so handle those as gently as you can). The only moving part on the scope is the focusing mechanism, which runs smoothly and holds its position without any problem. With the zenith mirror attached, the right-side-up image produced through the eyepiece makes it easy to find what you are looking for directly through the scope. This is fortuitous, as the detachable finderscope produces a rather unexpected upside-down image, which is not intuitive to use at all for someone who isn't used to this. For star-gazing, a larger aperture reflector scope with a much more stable tripod would be a better bet. For viewing terrestrial objects at beyond binocular range, this is the way to go, especially if portability and weight are important factors. I had previously bought a pair of 30-260x binoculars from Amazon. The image definition from this scope blows away what those binoculars are able to produce at the highest magnification. Tried taking pictures with the phone attachment using my multi-lens iPhone and immediately ran into the problem of the phone automatically switching between lenses when it has trouble "seeing" the image. The problem is worse with the MA 20mm eyepiece than the MA 10mm eyepiece, likely because of the larger aperture. Taping over the lenses I don't want the camera to use might be the only way out of this until I can figure out how to do it using the switches in Settings. During the few times where the phone cooperated, the images came out fine. The Bluetooth camera shutter remote is very useful if you intend to take pictures in the dark, because the high magnification of the scope combined with the plastic joints and ultra-light tripod means that it would take at least 30 seconds for the image to stop bouncing whenever you touch the rig. Without the remote, you will lose resolution to either motion blurs or smoothing artifacts.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2026 by Toutenhaut
I was really surprised at the image quality of this entry level telescope. I've been wanting to get a telescope, but not knowing much about them and not wanting to spend a lot of money initially, I ordered this Amazon Basics Telescope to try out this new hobby. I wasn't expecting much and to be honest, when I opened the box, I was worried that even with my lower expectation that I was going to be disappointed. The telescope came in a storage bag, which was a bonus, but the bag quality wasn't the best, but it'll do. Upon taking everything out, I noticed the included tripod was pretty cheap (back to this later). The telescope is made of mostly plastic and feels very plasticky and lightweight. I unpacked everything else and attempted to put it together for a trial run. There were a lot of pieces and I had to refer to the manual to figure out how to set it up. Not difficult, but I'm new to telescopes. Once I got everything set up, I looked through the eyepiece and was surprised at how clear and sharp the image was, given the price of this telescope. I then attached my phone and took few sample shot and wow again. The attached photo of a nearby cell towel is about a quarter of a mile away me and you can see how this telescope performed. Keep in mind that I set this up pretty quickly and probably could have done a better job aligning and focusing. Now back to the tripod. This is probably the biggest disappointment of this whole kit. It's a pretty basic and cheap tripod. Everything was pretty loose and felt a bit sloppy. It really couldn't hold the telescope solid enough to get a good stable image. Just barely touching the scope or tripod caused bad shaking of the telescope and image. It's probably usable if you don't extend it and use it on a solid table as a table top tripod, but I would definitely get a sturdier tripod. When I ordered this, I was not expecting a professional grade telescope, but rather something that I can play with to dip my toes in and for that, it met my expectation. The image quality was much better than I expected and with the right tripod, this is a good entry telescope. I'll keep playing with this see if I want to invest in a better telescope down the road.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026 by AK
Amazing beginner telescope! I was so excited to get this telescope, and it did not disappoint. It is relatively easy to put together, even with all of the different pieces listed. Looking at the instruction manual was a little bit intimidating, but it was easier than I thought to put it there. I love that you can extend the legs for taller or shorter people, and I love that it comes with a carrying case so that I can transport it easily. It has opened up my kid's love of learning so that was an immediate plus! Excellent purchase!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2026 by Hadzi