Choosing astronomy telescopes often comes down to a basic fork: do you need optical hardware for observing, or an accessory to connect a phone to equipment you already have? These two choices serve different purposes. The 70mm lot includes two used refractor telescopes and accessories, while the NEW Universal Telescope Cell Phone Mount Adapter is designed for a monocular or spotting scope. They are not substitutes, so the right pick depends on whether your priority is viewing through a telescope or mounting a phone.
Quick verdict
Choose the lot of 2 telescopes 70mm w / accessories (as is) read description if you need telescope hardware and can accept a broken tripod section, used condition, and hands-on setup. Choose the NEW Universal Telescope Cell Phone Mount Adapter for Monocular Spotting Scope US if you already have compatible optical equipment and specifically want a phone mount. The listed prices have a $32.77 spread, but the larger difference is function: one is a telescope lot, and the other is an accessory.
Compact comparison
| Choice | Listed price | What it includes or identifies | Main trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| lot of 2 telescopes 70mm w / accessories (as is) read description | USD 39.95 | Two 70mm telescopes, accessories, carry bag, refractor type | Used, sold as-is, with a broken tripod middle section |
| NEW Universal Telescope Cell Phone Mount Adapter for Monocular Spotting Scope US | USD 7.18 | Black phone mount adapter with universal brand and series compatibility | Adapter rather than a telescope |
Where each product wins
The 70mm telescope lot wins for telescope ownership. Its refractor designation, two telescopes, accessories, carry bag, and fully multi-coated feature make it the relevant choice for someone assembling an observing setup. That advantage comes with a clear repair and sorting burden.
The universal adapter wins for phone mounting. Its title directly identifies a cell phone mount for a monocular spotting scope, and its description presents compatibility across various brands and series. It is the more focused choice when the optical instrument is already handled and the missing piece is phone attachment rather than magnification hardware.
Product notes
lot of 2 telescopes 70mm w / accessories (as is) read description
At USD 39.95, the lot of 2 telescopes 70mm w / accessories (as is) read description is the more relevant choice when the goal is a telescope rather than a phone accessory. Its details identify a refractor type, a fully multi-coated feature, two telescopes, accessories, and a carry bag, giving the buyer actual optical equipment to work with. The limitation is substantial: it is used, sold as-is, and the black middle section of the tripod is broken. The description also says the Celestron telescope lacks a finderscope while the other telescope has one, and figuring out where parts go is part of the setup. Choose it only if that condition and hands-on sorting fit your use.
NEW Universal Telescope Cell Phone Mount Adapter for Monocular Spotting Scope US
At USD 7.18, the NEW Universal Telescope Cell Phone Mount Adapter for Monocular Spotting Scope US is a focused accessory for phone-assisted viewing. Its black color, universal brand and series compatibility, and description of use across various brands and series support that role. The title also makes its intended purpose unusually clear: mounting a cell phone to a monocular spotting scope. The limitation is equally direct: it is an adapter, not a telescope, so it does not provide the refractor optics, tripod, or accessories represented by the other choice. Pick it when phone attachment is the goal; it is not the right purchase for someone starting with telescope hardware.
Final choice by use case
For a buyer seeking telescope hardware, select the 70mm telescope lot and treat the broken tripod section, used condition, missing finderscope on one telescope, and as-is wording as central to the decision. For phone mounting on a monocular or spotting scope, select the Universal Telescope Cell Phone Mount Adapter. If you want both telescope equipment and a phone mount in a single purchase, neither choice covers both roles: the lot supplies telescopes and accessories, while the adapter supplies the phone-mount function.
