Travel Telescope 12x incl. Smartphone Adaptor
Do you enjoy getting out and exploring nature? Or would you love to make outdoor adventures a little more exciting for your child? This compact travel telescope lets you observe the natural world from a distance—whether you're in the garden, looking out the window or heading off on a family outing. It's perfect for observing robins, rabbits, and other garden wildlife without disturbing them.
A monocular takes up less space than a traditional pair of binoculars, and your child only needs to look through it with one eye, which some children find easier.
The smartphone adaptor makes nature observation even more fun, allowing you to take photos and record videos of what you spot through the monocular. Younger children may need a grown-up's help to capture photos and videos.
With 12x magnification.
What makes this product special
Toys for learning through play
Play is essential for children’s learning, well-being, and development. Through play, children learn about themselves and the world around them.
Play helps children:
• stay curious
• focus and become absorbed in what they're doing
• take on age-appropriate challenges
• build confidence
We believe children learn best by doing things for themselves:
• by making mistakes
• by getting messy
• by falling down and getting back up again
Resilience, confidence, and courage grow through experience, one small step at a time.
That's why we carefully choose toys that encourage independence, imagination, movement, and social skills — offering just the right balance of support, freedom, and opportunities to grow.
Carefully selected toys
We carefully handpick every toy from the vast world of toys available today. The only toys that make it into our range are ones we'd be happy to give our own children.
Every toy at ToyAcademy should:
• support learning through play
• be made from durable, high-quality materials
• be safe and enjoyable for children to play with
20 years of experience as parents and professionals
We're a Danish company founded in 2005, and we're parents too. We know what it's like to want the very best toys for your children.
Our mission is clear:
Toys should support children’s development, well-being, and confidence through play.
90-day returns
Shop with peace of mind — especially when buying gifts.
You have 90 days to return your purchase, giving you extra flexibility and peace of mind.
If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
Can I come along?
What makes this product special
Do you enjoy getting out and exploring nature? Or would you love to make outdoor adventures a little more exciting for your child? This compact travel telescope lets you observe the natural world from a distance—whether you're in the garden, looking out the window or heading off on a family outing. It's perfect for observing robins, rabbits, and other garden wildlife without disturbing them.
A monocular takes up less space than a traditional pair of binoculars, and your child only needs to look through it with one eye, which some children find easier.
The smartphone adaptor makes nature observation even more fun, allowing you to take photos and record videos of what you spot through the monocular. Younger children may need a grown-up's help to capture photos and videos.
With 12x magnification.
Suitable for ages 8 yrs. to 11 yrs.
Have you wondered what the numbers on a pair of binoculars mean? For example, 3x30 means that the binoculars have 3 times magnification and 30 mm lenses. In practice, 3x magnification means that a bird which is 3 metres away from you looks as it it's only 1 metre away when you look through the binoculars. The larger the lens (the higher the mm), the darker your surroundings can be while using the binoculars, as the lens is what “draws light into” to the binoculars.
The higher the magnification of your binoculars, the more important it is to keep the binoculars very steady and point them precisely in the right direction. Therefore, it's easier for small children to get a sharp image through binoculars that have a low magnification. Generally, when it comes to binoculars it's a good idea to align your expectations with your budget. If you want binoculars with a high magnification, you'll need at least 15-30x magnification. But such large binoculars are heavy and need a tripod to keep a sharp and steady image.
Develops essential skills that are great for your child's well-being and ability to learn new things:
- Having a theme or a topic that you can talk about while playing expands your child's vocabulary.
- Wonderful for keeping your child's curiosity alive.
- Invites your child to observe with great interest.
| Item number | 1277-SP009 |
|---|---|
| Age | 8 yrs. , 9 yrs., 10 yrs. , 11 yrs. |
| Senses | Vision |
| Function | Academic knowledge, Concentration, Curiosity, Observation, Cause and effect |
| Helps develop skills and knowledge related to: | Science |
| Material | Plastic |
| Instructions/rules | English, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, German |
| Take it with you | in the garden, to the forest, on your trip |
Delivery time: 2-4 business days
We aim to ship your order as quickly as possible. In most cases, you’ll receive it within 2-4 business days. Occasionally, minor delays may occur.
Please note: During busy periods, such as Christmas or Black Friday, delivery times may be slightly longer.
Returns
You have 90 days to return your purchase. That gives you extra peace of mind, especially when buying gifts. If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
It only takes 5 minutes to set up! Kindly download the simple step-by-step guide below.
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