Children's telescope 40/400 with Smartphone holder

The first own telescope, ready in a minute

The Children's telescope 40/400 with Smartphone holder is developed for children aged 8 and up who want to explore the night sky. The 40mm lens captures about 33 times more light than the naked eye, enough to reveal moon craters, Jupiter's moons, and Saturn's rings as a first discovery.

Two magnifications, immediate result

The focal length of 400 mm, along with the two included eyepieces (20 mm and 12.5 mm), provides magnifications of 20x and 32x. This is deliberately modest: a steady, clear image works much better for children than a shaky, highly magnified image. The prism provides a comfortable viewing angle of 90 degrees.

Tripod with compass

The compact tabletop tripod sets up in under a minute, and the azimuthal mount moves intuitively: left, right, up, and down. The integrated compass helps young explorers orient themselves in the sky, making it both educational and practical.

First moon photo with the smartphone holder

With the included smartphone mount, children can easily take their first photo of the Moon and share it instantly with family and friends. For many children, that first personal moon photo is the moment when the fascination sticks.

In the box

• Optical tube 40/400
• Tabletop tripod with azimuthal mount and integrated compass
• 20 mm and 12.5 mm eyepieces
• Prism (90 degree viewing angle)
• Smartphone Holder
• Manual

For whom yes, for whom no

Great for: Kids aged 8 and up taking their very first steps; lightweight (491 grams), safe, and hassle-free setup. Not for: Those looking for longer-lasting enjoyment and real growth potential; the National Geographic Dobson 114/500 Compact or the 76/700 Reflector show significantly more and will last for years.

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.