{"product_id":"carson-aim-50mm-refractor-telescope-mtel-50","title":"Carson Aim 50mm Refractor Telescope (MTEL-50)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eCarson Aim 50mm Refractor Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, beginner-friendly scope designed to make stargazing simple and enjoyable. 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