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    • Essential STEM Tools: Telescope STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Essential STEM Tools: Telescope STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Essential STEM Tools: Telescope STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Essential STEM Tools: Telescope STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Essential STEM Tools: Telescope STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Essential STEM Tools: Telescope STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Essential STEM Tools: Telescope STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Essential STEM Tools: Telescope STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Essential STEM Tools: Telescope STEM Thames & Kosmos

    Essential STEM Tools: Telescope

    • STEM
    • Astronomy
    • Ages 8+

    See the Moon, Mars, and Saturn up close.

    $49.95

    Set your sights on the Moon and beyond! This high-quality refractor telescope with glass optics lets you observe the Moon's craters in detail, along with Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and more. With 20x and 100x magnification, a finderscope, built-in compass, and aluminum tabletop tripod, this entry-level telescope also supports terrestrial observations. The included instruction manual guides setup and use for beginner astronomers of every age.

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    WHY WE LOVE IT

    Learn Through Play
    • Moon & Beyond

      A real glass-optics refractor for viewing the Moon’s craters, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter.
    • Stargazing-Ready

      20x and 100x magnification, a finderscope, a built-in compass, and an aluminum tabletop tripod.
    • Zoom In & Out

      Works for land and sky observations.
    • Beginner Astronomer

      An entry-level telescope with a manual that guides beginner astronomers of every age.

    Inside the manual

    Additional Info

    • Developed by educators and scientists
    • Step-by-step build instructions
    • Engaging illustrations throughout
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    What's in the Box

    • Piece Count: 7
    • 8 page manual

    Deeper Dive

    Astronomical Telescope with 100x Magnification, Finderscope, Compass, Aluminum Tabletop Tripod, and Instruction Manual

    Set your sights on the Moon and beyond! With this excellent entry-level telescope, Thames & Kosmos continues a long tradition of inspiring people to reach for the stars. This high-quality refractor telescope with glass optics allows for countless exciting space observations. With it, you can see the Moon and its craters in good detail; Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and more! Terrestrial observations on Earth are also possible. The included instruction manual guides you through setting up and using the telescope.

    • Learn how to use a telescope
    • See the moon, planets, and stars
    • Perfect beginner telescope
    • 20x and 100x magnification
    • Includes everything you need to start your astronomical observations
    • Includes:
      • Refractor telescope
        • High-quality glass optical lenses
        • 400-mm focal length
        • 40-mm objective lens
        • Aluminum tube
        • Dew shield
        • Precision focus adjustment knob
      • Finderscope 5 x 18; 5x magnification with 18-mm aperture)
      • Built-in compass
      • Aluminum tabletop tripod with altitude and altazimuth adjustment knobs
      • Low-power eyepiece (20 mm)
      • High-power eyepiece (4 mm)
      • Diagonal mirror
      • Dust covers
      • Instruction manual

    Ages

    8+

    Experiments

    1

    Piece Count

    7

    Manual Pages

    8

    Product Dimensions

    15 x 7.7 x 3.5 in

    Product Weight

    1.9 lbs

    Manual Dimensions

    5.5 x 8.25 in

    Batteries Required

    N/A

    Country of Origin

    China

    Year Released

    2022

    Reviews

    Straight from real parents

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    Our products inspire kids and families to think deeper, play longer, and figure stuff out. 

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