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

Price: $119.95 - $110.60
(as of Oct 18, 2023 15:58:26 UTC – Details)

From the manufacturer

Travel Scope 70DX Portable Telescope

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

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

High Quality Refractor

Enjoy dazzling views through this high quality 70mm refractor with fully coated glass optics.

Manual Alt-azimuth Mount

The Travel Scope features a manual alt-azimuth telescope with a pan handle to navigate the sky with ease. It’s all anchored by a steel tripod, which you can adjust to the desired height.

Deluxe Accessories

Your telescope comes complete with these wonderful accessories: two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), a 2x Barlow lens, a finderscope, an erect image diagonal, a smartphone adapter, a Bluetooth shutter remote, and a Moon filter.

Day-to-Night Performance

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, planets, and more.

Ultra-Portable

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

Learn More about the Night Sky

Your purchase includes access to Starry Night educational software, our SkyPortal planetarium app for iOS and Android, and a Robert Reeves’ Lunar Landscapes e-book.

Trust Celestron

Buy from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive unlimited access to our team of US-based experts.

Optical Design:
Refractor
Refractor
Refractor
Refractor
Refractor

Aperture:
70mm (2.8″)
60mm (2.4″)
80mm (3.1″)
70mm (2.8″)
50mm (2″)

Focal Length:
400mm (15.74″)
360mm (14.17″)
400mm (15.74″)
400mm (15.74″)
360mm (14.17″)

Focal Ratio:
f/5.7
f/6
f/5
f/5.7
f/7.2

Magnification of Eyepieces:
20x, 40x
18x, 45x
20x, 40x
20x, 40x
18x, 45x

Highest Useful Magnification:
168x
142x
189x
168x
120x

Lowest Useful Magnification:
10x
9x
11x
10x
7x

Limiting Stellar Magnitude
11.7
11.4
12
11.7
11.1

Accessories:
20mm & 10mm eyepieces, 2x Barlow lens, erect image diagonal, 5×24 finderscope, smartphone adapter, #58 Green Glass Moon filter, and a Bluetooth shutter release button
20mm & 8mm eyepieces, 3x Barlow lens, erect image diagonal, 5×24 finderscope, smartphone adapter, and a Bluetooth shutter release button
20mm & 10mm eyepieces, erect image diagonal, 5×24 finderscope, and a smartphone adapter
20mm & 10mm eyepieces, 45° erect image diagonal, 5×24 finderscope
20mm & 8mm eyepieces, 45° erect image diagonal, 2×20 finderscope, 3x Barlow lens

Total Kit Weight:
3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
5.5 lbs (2.49 kg)
4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
2.2 lbs (1 kg)

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.
CAPTURE IMAGES AND VIDEO THROUGH THE EYEPIECE: Attach your smartphone to the telescope and use the Bluetooth shutter release to capture & share your own images of the Moon and planets at night or wildlife during the day.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Full-height tripod, Moon filter, 2x Barlow lens, Bluetooth shutter release and smartphone adapter, plus a custom backpack to carry it all. 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. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.