Levenhuk Blitz 50 Base Refractor Telescope 100x Grey

The Levenhuk Blitz 50 Base is a beginner-friendly refractor telescope designed for exploring the night sky. With a 50 mm aperture and 360 mm focal length, it offers clear views of the Moon, planets, and bright deep-sky objects. The alt-azimuth mount and aluminum tripod provide stable and easy setup, making it ideal for young astronomers and hobbyists.

Advantages

This telescope features a fully coated glass optics for bright and sharp images. The included 2x Barlow lens doubles the magnification options, while the 90-degree diagonal mirror ensures comfortable viewing. The metal optical tube is durable, and the package includes two eyepieces (H18mm and H6mm) for versatile observation.

Suitable for

• Beginners and children aged 3+
• Daytime terrestrial viewing and nighttime astronomy
• Observing lunar craters, Jupiter's moons, and Saturn's rings

Key specifications

• Optical design: Refractor
• Aperture: 50 mm
• Focal length: 360 mm
• Focal ratio: f/7.2
• Maximum magnification: 100x
• Mount type: Alt-azimuth
• Tripod material: Aluminum
• Eyepieces included: H18mm, H6mm
• Barlow lens: 2x
• Finderscope: 5x24 optical
• Diagonal mirror: 90-degree
• Optical tube material: Metal
• Limiting stellar magnitude: 10.6
• Resolution threshold: 2.7 arcseconds
• Near focus: 6 m
• Color: Grey
• Package weight: 1.96 kg
• Package dimensions: 860 x 295 x 100 mm

Recommendations

This telescope is perfect for first-time users. Assembly is straightforward, and the manual provides clear instructions. For best results, use the 20mm eyepiece for low-power wide-field views and the 6mm eyepiece for higher magnification. The Barlow lens can be used with either eyepiece to increase magnification. Always supervise children during use.