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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 40/400 tabletop telescope

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Manufacturer: 
Bresser GmbH, Gutenbergstraße 2, 46414 Rhede

Contact: 
www.bresser.de


Warning notes
  • This item is not suitable for children under 3 years.
  • Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) and small parts away from children! There is a risk of suffocation!
  • Never look directly at the sun or near the sun with this device. There is a RISK OF BLINDNESS!
  • Risk of material damage! Do not disassemble the device! In case of a defect, please contact your specialist dealer. They will contact the service center and may send the device for repair if necessary. Do not expose the device to temperatures above 60° C!
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