{"product_id":"svbony-sv501p-70-400-portable-refractor-telescope","title":"SVBONY SV501P 70\/400 Portable Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70mm Aperture Refractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400mm Focal Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF5.7 Focal Ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 20mm Kellner Eyepiece (20x)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45° Correct-Image Prism Diagonal for Terrestrial Viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight 2950g Total Kit Weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Aluminum Tripod and Carrying Backpack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eSVBONY SV503 70mm f\/5.7 ED Refractor Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV501P is a complete refractor package designed for portability and immediate use, combining a 70mm aperture with a fast 400mm focal length. Its F5.7 optical system captures wide fields of view, ideal for sweeping the Milky Way or observing large star clusters. The entire kit weighs just 2950g and includes a K 20mm eyepiece, a 5x24 finder scope, and a travel backpack, making it a true grab-and-go instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003e70mm Aperture and F5.7 Optics for Wide-Field Views\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe telescope's optical system is built around a 70mm objective lens with a 400mm focal length. This combination produces a fast F5.7 focal ratio, which delivers a very wide true field of view, allowing you to frame large celestial objects like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) or the Pleiades (M45) in their entirety with the included 20mm eyepiece. The multi-coated lenses ensure bright, high-contrast images, whether you are observing star fields or using the scope for daytime nature watching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eA Complete 20x Ready-to-Observe Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis package includes everything needed for your first night out. The K 20mm eyepiece provides a 20x magnification, perfect for wide-field scanning. The included 45° correct-image prism diagonal orients the view correctly up-down and left-right, making the telescope intuitive to use for terrestrial targets like birds or distant landscapes. A 5x24 optical finder scope helps you locate and center objects before viewing them in the main eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003e2950g Grab-and-Go Design with Included Backpack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWeighing only 2950g, the entire telescope, tripod, and accessory kit is exceptionally lightweight and portable. The tool-free assembly and stable SV101 aluminum alloy tripod allow for setup in minutes. Everything packs neatly into the included backpack, protecting the instrument and making it easy to transport to dark-sky sites, campsites, or your own backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat can I see with the SVBONY 70mm refractor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 70mm aperture is excellent for observing bright celestial objects. You can expect detailed views of the Moon's craters, the rings of Saturn, Jupiter's cloud belts and its four Galilean moons, and the phases of Venus. For deep-sky objects, it will reveal large open star clusters like the Pleiades (M45), bright nebulae like the Orion Nebula (M42), and the core of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the SVBONY 70mm telescope good for terrestrial (daytime) viewing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, it's an excellent choice for daytime use. The included \u003cstrong\u003e45° correct-image prism diagonal\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures that images are correctly oriented both vertically and horizontally, just like looking through binoculars. This makes it easy and intuitive to use for birdwatching, nature observation, or viewing distant landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the SVBONY 70mm telescope perform on the Moon in my backyard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWith its 400mm focal length and the included 20mm eyepiece (20x), you'll get a wide view of the entire lunar disk with room to spare. This magnification is perfect for tracking the Moon's phases and identifying major seas and large craters. For higher power to see more crater detail, you can add a shorter focal length eyepiece (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the 2950g weight of the SVBONY kit be easy to travel with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. At just 2950g (about 6.5 lbs) for the entire setup, this telescope is exceptionally portable. The included backpack is designed to carry the optical tube, tripod, and all accessories securely, making it an ideal companion for camping trips, hiking to a dark location, or simply carrying it into the backyard without any hassle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use different eyepieces with the SVBONY 70mm refractor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The telescope uses a standard \u003cstrong\u003e1.25\" focuser and diagonal\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the most common size for eyepieces. You can expand your magnification options by purchasing additional 1.25\" eyepieces. A 10mm eyepiece, for example, would give you 40x magnification for closer views of planets and the Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I find objects with the 5x24 finder scope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e5x24 finder scope\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a much wider field of view than the main telescope at low magnification. You first look through the finder to locate your target, center it in the crosshairs, and it will then be visible in the main telescope's eyepiece. It's essential to align the finder with the main telescope during the daytime before your first observing session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefractor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 mm \/ 2.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF5.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObjective Lens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Elements in 2 Groups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical 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