Quick Summary
The Amazon Basics 70mm aperture 400mm refractor telescope is a starter telescope for moon viewing, daytime viewing and casual smartphone moon photos. It comes in black and includes a tripod, phone holder and bag, with an AZ mount for basic positioning.
The main buying checks for this model are aperture, focal length, the included accessories and whether the viewing style suits the level of detail you want.
Key Details
| Detail | Verified information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| Brand | Amazon Basics, which identifies the product range. |
| Product type | Refractor telescope for moon viewing and daytime viewing. |
| Aperture | 70 mm, a key figure for choosing this type of telescope. |
| Focal length | 400 mm, which is part of the viewing setup. |
| Mount | AZ mount. |
| Colour | Black. |
| Included accessories | Tripod, phone holder and bag are included. |
What to Compare Before Buying
- Aperture: This model uses a 70 mm aperture. Compare that with the kind of viewing detail you want from a telescope of this size.
- Focal length: The 400 mm focal length affects the viewing setup and the magnification range used with the eyepieces.
- Included accessories: The tripod, phone holder and bag are part of the package, so check whether you want those items included.
- Viewing style: It is set up for moon viewing, daytime viewing and casual phone photography, so check that this matches your intended use.
What Is Included
- 70 mm x 400 mm telescope
- Aluminium tripod
- Finderscope
- Zenith mirror
- MA 10 mm eyepiece
- MA 20 mm eyepiece
- 3x Barlow lens
- 1.5x erecting eyepiece
- Phone adapter
- Wireless remote
- Carry bag
Before You Decide
Check that the 70 mm aperture and 400 mm focal length suit the level of viewing detail you want. Confirm that the included tripod, phone holder and bag match the setup you expect. If you want a telescope for casual moon and daytime viewing with smartphone support, this version is the one to compare.
