National Geographic 76/700 Reflector

Bright start for Moon and planetary observation

The National Geographic 76/700 Reflector is a classic Newtonian that lets you see the Moon, Saturn, and Jupiter in surprising detail. The 76 mm mirror gathers enough light for countless lunar craters, the rings of Saturn, and Jupiter's largest moons. Bright deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula and the Pleiades appear subtly in view.

Calm, pure images

The 700 mm focal length (f/9.2) delivers calm, high-contrast images. The Newtonian design has no chromatic aberrations like cheap refractor telescopes, so planets and the Moon look pure and true to life. The rack-and-pinion focuser focuses precisely enough, even for beginner hands.

Move intuitively like a photo tripod

The lightweight altazimuth mount (AZ-1) moves in altitude and azimuth, just like a photographic tripod. The aluminum tripod is stable and easy to move to the garden or a dark outdoor location. With three eyepieces, the 3x Barlow lens, the 5x24 finder scope, and the moon filter, you can get started right away. A magnification of up to about 150x is realistically useful.

What you see with it

Detailed craters and mountain ranges on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the largest moons and cloud bands of Jupiter, and bright star clusters such as the Pleiades.

In the box

• 76/700 optical tube
• AZ-1 azimuthal mount
• Aluminum Tripod
• 20mm, 12.5mm, and 4mm eyepieces
• 3x Barlow lens
• Moon Filter
• 5×24 viewfinder
• Manual

Featured accessories

With the Bresser Deluxe Smartphone Holder (15.90 euros) you photograph the Moon with your phone; the bright Moon requires short shutter speeds, so tracking is not necessary.

For whom yes, for whom no

Pros: beginners who want to discover the Moon and planets with an optically pure image and a complete set. Cons: those who have faint deep-sky objects or astrophotography in mind; for that, the aperture is too limited.

Specifications

Still in doubt? Our Buyer's guide for beginners and the telescope selection aid help you choose. Also check out all telescopes for beginners and the full range of National Geographic.