Is This Beginner Telescope Worth It? A Review of Telescopes for Kids and Adults
Worth It — For Moon and Casual Viewing
Worth it or skip it?
Worth it if
- You want a portable 20x-32x scope for moon-watching, wide star fields, or terrestrial sightseeing.
Skip it if
- Your goal is high-power planetary detail — these two eyepieces cap out at 32x.
Key facts
Magnification range (400mm focal length ÷ 20mm/12.5mm eyepieces)Confirms this scope suits moon and terrestrial viewing with 20x-32x magnification.
Verdict: Great for Moon and Terrestrial Viewing
If casual moon-watching, wide star fields, or a beginner's first look at the sky is the goal, this range fits well.
Buy on AmazonSetting Up for a Backyard Look
You set the tripod on the patio and swing the tube toward a rising moon, ready to see what the eyepiece can bring in.
How the Numbers Add Up
The 70mm objective lens and 400mm focal length pair with two included eyepieces — 20mm and 12.5mm — to produce 20x and 32x magnification (400÷20=20, 400÷12.5=32). That fixed pairing sets a deliberate low-to-moderate power ceiling.
It's built to frame the moon and the treeline, with 20x-32x magnification for clear celestial and terrestrial views.
Before you choose
What magnification does this telescope offer?
With the 400mm focal length and 12.5mm/20mm eyepieces, magnification is 32x and 20x — matching the listed 20x-32x range for moon and terrestrial viewing.
Can the tripod height be adjusted?
Yes, the aluminum alloy tripod adjusts from 12 to 38 inches, per the seller's description, letting you set different viewing heights without tools.
Full spec sheet
| Eye Piece Lens Description | Plössl |
|---|---|
| Mount | Altazimuth Mount |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Finderscope | Reflex |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Focal Length Description | 400mm |
| Field Of View | 2.4 degrees |
| Zoom Ratio | 20x to 32x |
| Additional Features | Custom Phone Adapter for Astrophotography, Adjustable Aluminum Alloy Tripod, Two Interchangeable Eyepieces |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 7 centimeters |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17"D x 4.8"W x 9"H |
| Item Weight | 3.1 kg |
| Brand | EACONN |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Built-In Media | Fullsize Tripod |
| Manufacturer Part Number | E70AZ |
| Telescope Mount Description | Altazimuth Mount |
| Product Dimensions | 17"D x 4.8"W x 9"H |
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