The National Geographic StarApp70 pairs a 70mm refractor with app-guided astronomy that walks you through the night sky in real time — identify stars, planets, and constellations on your phone while you observe them through the eyepiece.

Features

• Integrated ARTelescope app — real-time star tracking, constellation overlays, and step-by-step observing guides on your smartphone
• 70mm achromatic refractor — sharp, high-contrast views of the Moon’s craters, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, and bright star clusters
• 700mm f/10 focal length — a slow focal ratio that excels at planetary and lunar detail with minimal chromatic aberration
• Two Plossl eyepieces (26mm and 9.7mm) plus 2x Barlow lens — four magnification levels from 27x wide-field to 144x planetary close-ups
• Panhandle alt-azimuth mount — smooth single-handle tracking, no learning curve
• Smartphone adapter — snap photos of the Moon and planets directly through the eyepiece
• Full-size adjustable tripod with accessory tray and dew shield — stable platform with everything organized at your feet

Ideal For

• Beginners who want guidance — the app removes the guesswork from finding and identifying objects, making solo sessions productive from night one
• Parents and educators introducing kids to astronomy with an interactive, technology-enhanced experience
• Lunar and planetary observers — the f/10 focal ratio delivers crisp, high-contrast views of the Moon and planets where refractors shine
• Casual astrophotographers who want to capture and share Moon shots without dedicated imaging gear