Wonders abound, from the soil to the stars, and the National Geographic 40mm Telescope and 900x Microscope Set from Explore Scientific is a great way for young scientists to discover them. The set includes a 40mm refracting telescope with two eyepieces and a tabletop tripod ideal for observing the moon or for things and places here on earth. It comes with a star map and astronomy software to help navigate the night sky. The microscope can magnify from 100x to 900x and includes a color filter wheel that enhances details for better viewing. It comes with prepared slides ready to examine right out of the box, as well as blank slides and collection tools, so young scientists can prepare their own samples and experience the surprising complexity of the microscopic world.

Refracting Telescope with Two Eyepieces    Tabletop Tripod    Star Map and Astronomy Software    Microscope with Color Filter Wheel    Prepared Slides to Examine    Blank Slides and Sample Collection Tools

• Explore everything from the soil to the stars with this 40mm telescope and 900x microscope set
• Easy-to-use refracting telescope has a 40mm aperture that is perfect for nighttime moon gazing and daytime nature watching
• Telescope comes with a tabletop tripod, an eyepiece diagonal for comfortable viewing, and two interchangeable eyepieces
• Downloadable astronomy software can be used to navigate the night sky
• Microscope allows the study of specimens in stages using three magnification powers ranging from 100x to 900x
• Microscope has a color filter wheel that makes it easier to see details of colorless or transparent specimens
• Dive right into the world of microscopy with prepared slides or launch your own investigations using this set's collection tools and blank slides
• Telescope and microscope come in a durable case for quick portability

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. just starting getting into astrophotography i own a DSLR camera wa able to get decent images out of my old powerseeker 127eq was wondering would i ger better image with this explofe scientific ar102 ?

A: Yes. With better edge sharpness and contrast and less if any coma.

Q: 2. What other accessories are required to have a flat field with a ZWO ASI533MC-Pro?

A: Will you be using the 2" or the 1.25" for your astrophotohraphy.?

Q: 3. Does this telescope have a mount for a EOS dslr? I'd like to do some astrophotography with my 5Dmk4

A: The Canon EOS 5Dmk4 will mount to the Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm f/4.3 Reflector EQ Telescope (BH # EXFLN114EQ3) with a Explore Scientific DSLR Camera Vixen-Style Dovetail Assembly (11"), B&H # EXDSLRCDA.

Q: 4. Can you put it on a nicer tripod; can it come off of the tripod it comes with?

A: The tripod that is included has a different thread then your standard tripod head mount. So you won't be able to use a different tripod unless you go about doing some modifications.

Q: 5. How tall is the tripod ?

A: Sorry that information is not specified by Explore Scientific.

Q: 6. Tube dimension ??

A: The Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4.6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope BH #EXFLN130NT • MFR #FL-N130600MAZ01 (OTA) is about 24" X 6"

Q: 7. Would this fit a Celestron 8 inch reflector ?

A: This fits 6.9" Diameter Telescopes, so it will not work on an 8" Scope.

Q: 8. how can I use my nikon DSLR camera with this telescope?

A: There are different ways to attach your Nikon camera to the Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm f/9.8 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope BH #EXFLAR102RT1 • MFR #FL-AR1021000MAZ01 the most secure way would be to attach the Tele Vue SLR Prime Focus Camera Adapter for 2" Focusers BH #TE2CA • MFR #ACM-2000 to the rear of the scope. Attach a T-mount ring to your camera body and those (2) pieces will screw together. The T-mount or ring is specific to the make and model of your camera.

Q: 9. hello, what size is the focusser,?

A: It is a 2 Focuser.

Q: 10. The description says the included 25mm eyepiece gives 40x power but spec's give the focal length as 500mm that would yield 20 power; what is correct?

A: You are correct it would be about a 20x. I have notified my web content team of the error.