---
product_id: 461056238
title: "Build Your Own Telescope"
brand: "build your own"
price: "KSh10399"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Build Your Own"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/461056238-build-your-own-telescope
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# Altazimuth mount for smooth angle adjustment 16x magnification power Eco-friendly cardboard & soya ink build Build Your Own Telescope

**Brand:** build your own
**Price:** KSh10399
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔭 Build curiosity, focus on fun, and zoom into discovery!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Build Your Own Telescope by build your own
- **How much does it cost?** KSh10399 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/461056238-build-your-own-telescope)

## Best For

- build your own enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted build your own brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Meets Play:** Manual focus and altazimuth mount let you effortlessly track and zoom into your favorite sights.
- • **STEM Fun for All Ages:** A 32-piece DIY kit designed for kids 8+ and adults, blending education with hands-on creativity.
- • **Award-Winning Gift Idea:** Silver winner of the 2020 Independent Toy Award in STEM/STEAM—perfect for holidays, camping, or family bonding.
- • **Sustainable Craftsmanship:** Made from high-quality cardboard printed with eco-friendly soya inks—learning that doesn’t cost the earth.
- • **Explore the Universe in Your Hands:** Build a fully functional telescope with 16x glass optics for stunning day & night views.

## Overview

The Build Your Own Telescope kit offers a 16x magnification glass lens mounted on an altazimuth base, crafted from sustainable cardboard and soya inks. With 32 pre-cut pieces and no glue required, it’s an award-winning STEM educational toy suitable for ages 8 and up, perfect for family learning and outdoor adventures.

## Description

Get inspired with our Build Your Own cardboard telescope kit. The box contains everything you need to start exploring our world and beyond. Follow the detailed instructions, press out the pre-cut parts and add the lenses and mirror to build a fully f

Review: Lots of fun
Review: A nice novelty activity

## Features

- FANTASTIC FAMILY EXPERIENCE - Use at night to explore the sky or daytime to explore the world around you. Slide the focus tube and use the built in spotting sight to view the world around you.
- LOTS OF FUN - Make your own working telescope with a glass optic lens that has an Incredible x16 magnification. Built in angle adjustment and comes equipped with safety lens cap.
- CONTAINS – 32 pieces. Simply press out the colourful cardboard and paper detailed parts, follow the instructions to assemble and construct your 3D kit by slotting together to form your very own Telescope. No glue needed!
- ENJOYED BY ALL AGES - The Build Your Own Telescope is suitable for all children, girls and boys aged 8+ & for adults and the whole family too! A realistic puzzle ideal for beginners interested in building craft models.
- OTHERS TO COLLECT – Telescope, Plane Launcher, Microscope, Marble Run, Pirate Ship, Binoculars, Periscope, Pinball Machine, Kaleidoscope and Marble Labyrinth! We also have Mini Build Series, the Insects - Honey Bee, Ladybird, Stag Beetle and Dragonfly. The Endangered Species - a Mountain Gorilla, Hawksbill Turtle, Snowy Owl and White Rhino. The Dinosaurs - a Pteranodon, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Mosasaurus and Ankylosaurus. All can be found in our Build Your Own desertcart store.
- SUSTAINABILY MADE – Our educational, innovative and creative STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) focused DIY gadgets support development and do not cost the earth. Made from high quality cardboard and printed using soya inks. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
- IDEAL GIFT - The Build Your Own Telescope will make an ideal Christmas gift, Birthday present, entertainment on a camping trip or just for something different for the kids to do in the school holidays!
- AWARDS - Independent Toy Award 2020 Silver Award Winner in the STEM / STEAM category.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07XKBYFW1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #143,395 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #2,012 in Educational Science Kits |
| Brand | Build Your Own |
| Coating | Uncoated |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 147 Reviews |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | Glass |
| Eye piece lens description | Glass |
| Field Of View | 3.75 Degrees |
| Finderscope | Straight-Through |
| Focal Length Description | 16 multiplier x |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 36D x 12W x 76H centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Build Your Own Telescope |
| Item Weight | 530 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Build Your Own |
| Model Name | Build Your Own Telescope |
| Model name | Build Your Own Telescope |
| Mount | Altazimuth Mount |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 53.5 Millimeters |
| Objective lens diameter | 53.5 Millimeters |
| Optical tube length | 720 Millimeters |
| Optical-Tube Length | 720 Millimeters |
| Power Source | Manual Operation |
| Telescope mount description | Altazimuth Mount |
| Zoom Ratio | 16x |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Build Your Own
- **Eye piece lens description:** Glass
- **Model name:** Build Your Own Telescope
- **Objective lens diameter:** 53.5 Millimeters
- **Optical tube length:** 720 Millimeters

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of fun
*by A***R on 5 January 2025*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A nice novelty activity
*by R***A on 31 December 2021*



### ⭐ It's a waste of money
*by M***A on 28 March 2022*



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*Store origin: KE*
*Last updated: 2026-02-20*