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Celestron – 70mm Travel Scope – Portable Refractor Telescope – Fully-Coated Glass Optics – Ideal Telescope for Beginners – BONUS Astronomy Software Package


Price: $109.95 - $79.95
(as of Mar 15,2023 10:27:06 UTC – Details)


From the manufacturer

Travel Scope 70

Travel Scope 70

Travel Scope 70

Grab the Celestron Travel Scope 70 and go anywhere—from your backyard to another continent. Ample optical performance is packed and ready in this ultra-portable backpack kit.

Travel Scope 70

Travel Scope 70

Travel Scope 70 Manual Alt-Azimuth mount

Manual Alt-Azimuth mount

The Travel Scope is a manual alt-azimuth telescope with a pan handle to navigate the sky with ease. The mount is set on a 1.25” steel adjustable tripod, which you can adjust to the desired height.

Travel Scope 70 Portability

Portability

Whether you’re hiking into back-country or going through airport security, the Travel Scope won’t slow you down. The telescope, tripod, & accessories fit inside the backpack for easy traveling.

Travel Scope 70 Objects to Observe

Objects to Observe

The Travel Scope features a refractor style body ideal for both terrestrial and astronomical observing. Fully coated glass optics provide vivid images of wildlife, the Moon, and planets.

Travel Scope 50 Celestron is Here for You

Celestron is Here for You

Optics can be intimidating, but Celestron is here to help. As one of the top telescope maker, we offer outstanding US-based support and how-to videos, so you can enjoy stargazing hassle-free.

Better Viewing

Accessories include two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), erect image diagonal, and a travel backpack.

two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), erect image diagonal, and a travel backpack.

two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), erect image diagonal, and a travel backpack.

Comparison Chart

Aperture

70mm (2.76”)
50mm (1.97”)
60mm (2.4”)
60mm (2.4”)

Focal Length

400mm (16”)
360mm (14”)
700 mm (28″)
360mm (14.17″)

Focal Ratio

f/5.71
f/7.2
f/12
f/6

Magnification

20x, 40x
18x, 45x
18x, 45x
30x, 50x

Limiting Magnitude

11.7
11
11.4
11.4

Low Useful Magnification

10x
7.14x
8.57x
7.14x

High Theoretical Magnification

165x
118x
142x
118x

Assembled Weight

4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
2.7 lbs (1.2 kg)
3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
3.6 lbs (1.6 kg)

SUPERIOR OPTICS: The 70mm Travel Scope comes complete with fully-coated glass optics, a potent 70mm objective lens, a full-height tripod, bonus accessories, and a custom backpack to carry it all. Its quality is unmatched among competitors in its class.
POWERFUL EYEPIECES FOR UP-CLOSE VIEWING: Our telescope for astronomy beginners is equipped with two high-quality eyepieces (20mm and 10mm) that provide low- and high-power views. Observe celestial objects at night and land-based objects during the day.
LARGE 70MM OBJECTIVE LENS: This refractor telescope features a large, 70mm aperture objective lens that provides brighter, more detailed views compared to the 50mm model while adding very little additional weight.
BONUS BAG, TRIPOD, AND SOFTWARE: Take your Travel Scope anywhere in the included travel backpack.The scope and tripod are easy to set up and use. You’ll also receive a FREE download of one of the top-rated astronomy software programs.
UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Purchasing from an Authorized Dealer on Amazon gives you a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.

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