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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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Features

  • 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.

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.

Brand: Thames & Kosmos


Model Name: The Thames & Kosmos Telescope


Optical Tube Length: 13 inches


Eye Piece Lens Description: Low-power 20mm, High-power 4mm


Objective Lens Diameter: 40 millimeters


Telescope Mount Description: Altazimuth Mount


Product Dimensions: 16"D x 8.5"W x 14.75"H


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Finderscope: Reflex


Compatible Devices: Eyepieces, Adapters, Mounts


Eye Piece Lens Description: Low-power 20mm, High-power 4mm


Mount: Altazimuth Mount


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Finderscope: Reflex


Compatible Devices: Eyepieces, Adapters, Mounts


Coating: Coated


Focal Length Description: 400 millimeters


Field Of View: 0.87 degrees


Zoom Ratio: 5


Optical-Tube Length: 13 inches


Objective Lens Diameter: 40 millimeters


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 16"D x 8.5"W x 14.75"H


Exit Pupil Diameter: 0.2 millimeters


Brand: Thames & Kosmos


Model Name: The Thames & Kosmos Telescope


Global Trade Identification Number: 72


Manufacturer: Thames & Kosmos


UPC: 814743016972


Number of Items: 1


Built-In Media: Refractor telescope, high-quality glass optical lenses, aluminum tube with 400-mm focal length tube, 40-mm objective lens, dew shield, precision focus adjustment knob, finderscope (5 x 18; 5x magnification with 18-mm aperture), built-in compass, aluminum tabletop tripod with altitude and azimuth adjustment knobs, low-power eyepiece (20 mm), high-power eyepiece (4 mm), diagonal mirror, dust covers


Item Type Name: Kids' Telescope


Model Number: 677016


Manufacturer Part Number: 677016


Warranty Description: 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects


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    • To infinity and beyond
Great starter kit for kids. Easy to assemble, adjust and just have fun with.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2025 by Amazon Customer
    • Granddaughter Christmas gift
I got my granddaughter and her 2 kiddos (my greats) each telescopes for Christmas. My great grandson was surprised that I remember him talking about wanting one. He want to know if they could see heaven they lost their Daddy last August and of course I told him I know you can. He smiled so big and he said to his sister, now we can wave to daddy 😢 they haven’t used them that much but I get they will. They did look for Santa lol I’ll do a update after the Eclipse. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024 by Julia Ann Parisi
    • Viewing the stars
My grandson got this telescope for Xmas. He is 5. His mom, dad and him got to see the stars in the evening time. He also saw some other things. He was tickled pink when he was telling the exciting adventure he had viewing in his telescope. Great gift. I would recommend. It’s not the best, not the worst but right in the middle! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024 by Grandmacares
    • Birthday gift for our grandson
It wasn’t what we expected. Not user friendly. Was hoping to enjoy looking at stars at night but takes too long to get it focused. It is light weight but unfortunately won’t get used much.
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024 by Amazon Customer
    • Telescope
Same telescope you find in the kids' aisle at Walmart. The one at Walmart was $20 Clearance, but I had already went home thinking It'd be better on Amazon but wasn't going to make two trips so here we are. Works good.
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2024 by Michael Hoffman
    • Three reasons why I hate this telescope
1. The tripod is not extendable. You’d better have a table exactly the right height to put this on if you want to see over something like a shrub or fence for something low on the ground or low to the horizon. 2. All of the pieces are so flimsy and lightweight that the lightest touch moves pieces out of alignment. The process of turning the focus knob causes crazy jitter. 3. The diagonal mirror is not optional for terrestrial viewing, because the tube isn’t actually long enough to deliver proper focus without it. That means that if you’re trying to focus on, say, a chimney or skyscraper to calibrate the finder scope, you can’t easily switch position between eyepieces and you will bonk your head into the tube while trying to use the finderscope, throwing the whole thing out of alignment. One reason why I don't regret the purchase: it's teaching my kid how to look with one eye through a telescope and the basic principles of operation. Can he see anything in the sky? Absolutely not. But he's having fun. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025 by h s
    • toy not the real thing
hard to use, more a toy than an actual telescope
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2026 by Kathy S
    • Nice product
Nephews loved it
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2025 by Amazon Customer

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