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Q&A for National Geographic EQ Telescope — 22 Questions & 19 Answers

Name National Geographic EQ Telescope (2.5)
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Reginald, guest, from CA, United States, asked on February 19, 2021

In miles how far can I see with this telescope?

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Answered by Brandon, member, from UT, United States, on April 20, 2021

That's not really a distance you can measure. What you can measure is the magnification ability. Magnification power is equal to the telescope's focal length divided by the eyepiece's focal length. The Focal length is 500mm, the rest of the magnification power would be dependent on the eyepiece being used. With the included 9.7mm and 26mm eyepieces, you would see about 50x and 20x magnification.

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Charles, guest, from TN, United States, asked on January 11, 2021

Where can I get the Accessories pack ? Eye pieces, Red Dot, mounting bracket for red dot, Tray.????

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Answered by Brandon, member, from UT, United States, on April 20, 2021

Included Accessories: red dot viewfinder , star map , two Eyepieces

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roy, guest, from VA, United States, asked on December 09, 2020

is this telescope cellphone friendly?

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Answered by Brandon, member, from UT, United States, on April 20, 2021

You would need an adapter for a phone to be mounted to the eyepiece of the telescope.

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Gene, guest, from DE, United States, asked on November 22, 2020

Can you record on your phone in video and photos

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Answered by Brandon, member, from UT, United States, on April 20, 2021

You would need an adapter for a phone to be mounted to the eyepiece of the telescope.

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Peter, guest, from CT, United States, asked on November 20, 2020

what is the magnification?

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Answered by Brandon, member, from UT, United States, on April 20, 2021

Magnification power is equal to the telescope's focal length divided by the eyepiece's focal length. The Focal length is 500mm, the rest of the magnification power would be dependent on the eyepiece being used. With the included 9.7mm and 26mm eyepieces, you would see about 50x and 20x magnification.

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Jack, guest, from NJ, United States, asked on November 19, 2020

Can you attach cell phone taking pictures?

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Answered by Brandon, member, from UT, United States, on April 20, 2021

You would need an adapter for a phone to be mounted to the eyepiece of the telescope.

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Bill, guest, from TX, United States, asked on November 17, 2020

Is this good for intermediate gazers?

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Answered by Brandon, member, from UT, United States, on April 20, 2021

That really depends on how you define intermediate. If you're looking for something that will give you greater viewing ability and retain the manual aspects of astronomy, this should be a solid setup for an intermediate user.

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bill, guest, from IN, United States, asked on November 14, 2020

does it come with tripod

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Answered by Brandon, member, from UT, United States, on April 20, 2021

The set also includes an adjustable tripod.

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DJ, guest, from FL, United States, asked on November 14, 2020

Who manufactures this telescope?

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Answered by Brandon, member, from UT, United States, on April 20, 2021

That information is not provided by National Geographic.

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Bob, guest, from PA, United States, asked on September 30, 2020

What is magnification power of this scope?

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Answered by Brandon, member, from UT, United States, on April 20, 2021

Magnification power is equal to the telescope's focal length divided by the eyepiece's focal length. The Focal length is 500mm, the rest of the magnification power would be dependent on the eyepiece being used. With the included 9.7mm and 26mm eyepieces, you would see about 50x and 20x magnification.

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