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product_id: 502586276
title: "Thames & Kosmos Telescope STEM Kit for Kids | 100x Magnification & Built-in Compass | Ages 8+ | Entry-Level Astronomy | Explore Moon, Planets & Terrestrial Views with Tripod & Finderscope"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "R3730"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
category: "Thames & Kosmos"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/502586276-thames-and-kosmos-telescope-stem-kit-for-kids-100x-magnification
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 100x Magnification 14-inch Aluminum Tripod Built-in Compass Thames & Kosmos Telescope STEM Kit for Kids | 100x Magnification & Built-in Compass | Ages 8+ | Entry-Level Astronomy | Explore Moon, Planets & Terrestrial Views with Tripod & Finderscope

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** R3730
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔭 Unlock the universe from your backyard—because the stars are calling you!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thames & Kosmos Telescope STEM Kit for Kids | 100x Magnification & Built-in Compass | Ages 8+ | Entry-Level Astronomy | Explore Moon, Planets & Terrestrial Views with Tripod & Finderscope by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** R3730 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- thames & kosmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sturdy Yet Portable:** Lightweight 14-inch aluminum tripod minimizes vibrations for sharp images, perfect for on-the-go exploration.
- • **STEM Learning Meets Fun:** Comprehensive 8-page manual guides young astronomers through setup, care, and celestial discoveries.
- • **Versatile Viewing Experience:** Includes low and high-power eyepieces plus a reflex finderscope for effortless target acquisition.
- • **Explore the Cosmos Like a Pro:** 100x magnification reveals lunar craters, planets, and distant terrestrial wonders with crystal clarity.
- • **Navigate the Night Sky with Confidence:** Integrated compass ensures precise orientation for seamless stargazing adventures.

## Overview

The Thames & Kosmos Telescope STEM Kit is an entry-level refractor telescope designed for kids aged 8 and up, featuring 100x magnification, a built-in compass, and a durable 14-inch aluminum tripod. It includes high-quality optical lenses, multiple eyepieces, and a reflex finderscope, all supported by an easy-to-follow manual to inspire young minds in astronomy and terrestrial observation.

## Description

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## Features

- Set your sights on the moon and beyond with this excellent entry-level telescope.
- Comes with a 14-inch aluminum tripod that is durable, lightweight, and portable, easy to assemble, and reduces vibrations to ensure optimal resolution.
- Observe the Moon and its craters, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, plus countless terrestrial observations!.An 8-page instruction manual guides setup and use of the telescope, including tips for cleaning and caring for this essential scientific instrument.
- International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09QH6SDQ3 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 107,934 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 327 in Telescopes |
| Box Contents | Refractor telescope, high-quality glass optical lenses, aluminum tube with 400-mm focal length tube, 40-mm objective lens, dew shield, precision focus adjustment knob, finderscope (5 x 18; 5x magnification with 18-mm aperture), built-in compass, aluminum tabletop tripod with altitude and azimuth adjustment knobs, low-power eyepiece (20 mm), high-power eyepiece (4 mm), diagonal mirror, dust covers |
| Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos |
| Coating | Coated |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Camera |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (154) |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 0.2 Millimeters |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | Low-power 20mm, High-power 4mm |
| Field Of View | 0.87 Degrees |
| Finderscope | Reflex |
| Focal Length Description | 400 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743016972 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 38D x 20W x 9H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | STEM Experiment Kit |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 677016 |
| Model Name | Thames & Kosmos Telescope |
| Model Number | 677016 |
| Mount | Altazimuth Mount |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 40 Millimetres |
| Optical-Tube Length | 400 Millimetres |
| Power Source | Manual Operation |
| Product Features | Built-in Compass, STEM Educational Design |
| UPC | 814743016972 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Zoom Ratio | 5 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Thames & Kosmos
- **Eye piece lens description:** Low-power 20mm, High-power 4mm
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Focus type:** Manual Focus
- **Model name:** Thames & Kosmos Telescope
- **Objective lens diameter:** 40 Millimetres
- **Optical tube length:** 400 Millimetres
- **Power source:** Manual Operation
- **Product dimensions:** 38D x 20W x 9H centimetres
- **Telescope mount description:** Altazimuth Mount

## Images

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-09-15*