National Geographic

National Geographic telescopes: the first stargazing telescope

National Geographic telescopes are made by Bresser and are intended as a first telescope for children and families. They are simple, light, and affordable. We are honest about it: you will see the moon with its craters, Saturn as a small sphere with rings, and Jupiter's moons. You won't see nebulas in color; for that, a larger telescope or a smart telescope is needed. Whoever knows this, is buying the right instrument here.

Our recommendations by age

Ages six and up: the Dobson 76/350, a tabletop model that a child can aim themselves, without a tripod that tips over. Ages eight and up: the Compact Dobson 114/500, with enough opening for the bright nebulae. Ages ten and up: the 114/900 Reflector equatorial mount for anyone who wants to learn to track the sky, or the AC 70/400 with AR app which shows on the phone what the telescope is pointed at. Complete with accessories: the National Geographic telescope bundle.

When it is better to take it a step further

If the child is ten years of age or older and seriously interested, then a Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P the better buy: more mirror, the same simplicity, and a telescope that you won't outgrow. That advice and the pitfalls of buying a children's telescope are at the telescopes for children And in the Beginner's Guide.

Included: the starry night sky lamp

No telescope, but definitely National Geographic: the starry sky lamp projects the constellations onto the ceiling. A gift often ordered together with a first telescope.

Why Choose Telescoop.nl

We sell National Geographic alongside Bresser and Sky-Watcher and honestly tell you when another model better suits the age. From stock, shipping throughout Europe, in Belgium with Bancontact, 30-day return policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a child work with this independently? With the Dobson models: set down, aim, look. The models on equatorial mounts require help from an adult.

What do you see with it? The moon in detail, Saturn with rings, Jupiter with four moons, the Orion Nebula as a grey patch. Realistic expectations prevent disappointment.