National Geographic 50/600 Refractor Telescope

Simply getting started with real astronomy

The National Geographic 50/600 Refractor designed as a first telescope for young explorers. The 50mm lens and 600mm focal length (f/12) deliver sharp, steady images of the Moon and the brightest planets. The long focal length limits chromatic aberration and makes focusing at higher magnifications easy, exactly what you want when you're just starting out.

Child-friendly and versatile

The lightweight altazimuth mount moves easily up, down, left, and right. The tripod is height-adjustable so that children can view comfortably, and the 90-degree star diagonal provides a relaxed viewing posture. With three eyepieces (20 mm, 12.5 mm, and 4 mm), you can choose magnifications up to 100x, and the 1.5x erecting lens also makes the scope suitable for terrestrial observations, from birds to distant landscapes. The 5x24 finder scope helps locate objects, and the moon filter tempers bright moonlight.

In the box

• Optical tube 50/600
• Azimuthal mount
• Adjustable height aluminum tripod
• 20mm, 12.5mm, and 4mm eyepieces
• 90 degree star diagonal
• 1.5x reversing
• 5×24 viewfinder
• Moon Filter
• Manual

Featured accessories

With the Bresser Deluxe Smartphone Holder (15.90 euros) captures your child's first moon photo; for many young viewers, that's the moment the fascination remains.

For whom yes, for whom no

Ideal for: children and beginners looking for an educational, affordable introduction to stargazing. Not ideal for: those who want to observe deep-sky objects; the aperture is too small for that. The 76/700 Reflector or the Dobson 114/500 Compact will show more.

Specifications

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