National Geographic Telescope N 76/700 EQ

Stable entry-level viewer with equatorial mount
The National Geographic 76/700 EQ Reflector Telescope offers beginning stargazers a stable and versatile start in astronomy. With a mirror aperture of 76 mm and a focal length of 700 mm (f/9.2), it shows the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn and bright deep-sky objects with a surprisingly bright and high-contrast image. The Newton design prevents color aberrations and provides natural, sharp views at medium magnifications.

Equatorial mount - follow the stars with precision
Unlike simple alt-azimuth models, this telescope features an EQ-1 equatorial mount. This allows you to track celestial objects in one smooth motion, rather than constantly correcting in two directions. The slow-motion operation makes it easy to keep planets or the Moon accurately in focus, ideal for longer observations or when you are watching with several people. The counterweight provides perfect balance, making use even more stable.

Fully equipped for immediate use
The telescope comes with everything you need to get started right away: three eyepieces (25 mm, 12.5 mm and 9 mm), a 3× Barlow lens, a 1.5× reversal lens for terrestrial observations, a 5×24 viewfinder and a moon filter. The aluminum tube is light and sturdy, making it easy to move the telescope to a dark spot outside the city.

What we recommend

With the National Geographic 76/700 EQ Reflector Telescope, you see:

• Craters, lunar seas and shadow structures on the Moon
• The rings of Saturn and, with good viewing, even the Cassini separation
• Jupiter's cloud bands and four largest moons
• Bright deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula, the Pleiades and the Double Cluster in Perseus

This telescope is ideal for beginners who want to start without prior knowledge and want a complete kit right away. The equatorial mount is a valuable step for those who want to accurately track the sky or later progress to more advanced observing techniques. Not suitable for astrophotography or sun observation without an additional filter.

Specifications

Optics
Type: Newton reflector
Opening: 76 mm
Focal length: 700 mm
f/ratio: f/9.2
Resolution: 1.51″
Boundary magnitude: 11.2 mag
Light collection: 120× relative to the naked eye
Max. useful magnification: 152×

Mount
EQ-1 (equatorial mount)
Slow-motion operation
Counterweight

Included
Eyepieces: 25 mm, 12.5 mm and 9 mm (1.25″)
3× Barlow lens
1.5× reversing lens
5×24 optical viewfinder
Moon Filter
Slow-motion cables
Manual

General
Suitable for: Moon, planets, bright deep-sky objects
Recommended for: beginners who want to learn to track with an EQ mount