National Geographic 50mm Portable Refractor Telescope

Simple setup, smooth viewing, and beginner-friendly performance.

The National Geographic 50mm Portable Refractor Telescope is a user-friendly refractor built for casual astronomy sessions, educational use, and backyard exploration. It offers a straightforward way to start observing the Moon, planets, and other bright celestial targets.

• 50mm optical system
• Compact design suited for tabletop or portable observing
• Good fit for entry-level astronomy and backyard observing

More National Geographic Telescopes

This is our smallest and most affordable National Geographic refractor. Other refractors in the line:

• StarApp 70mm — $99.99, works with app-assisted object finding
• CF700SM 70mm Carbon Fiber — $119.99
• 70mm with Adjustable Tripod — $139.99

Want more aperture and a reflector instead? See the 76mm Compact Tabletop Reflector ($89.99).