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

Price: $109.95 - $90.09
(as of Oct 18, 2023 16:02:15 UTC – Details)

From the manufacturer

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Celestron 70mm Travel Scope features high-quality, fully-coated glass optics, a potent 70mm objective lens, a lightweight frame, and a custom backpack to carry it all. Its quality is unmatched in its class and against competitors.
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 of celestial objects at night and terrestrial objects during the day.
LARGE 70MM OBJECTIVE LENS: Our refractor telescope is equipped with a large 70mm aperture objective lens that provides enhanced, brighter views compared to the 50mm model while adding very little additional weight. Setting up and using the Travel Scope is quick and easy.
BONUS BAG, TRIPOD, AND SOFTWARE: This Celestron telescope and full-height tripod can be taken anywhere in the included travel backpack. Accessories also include a FREE download of one of the top consumer rated astronomy software programs.
UNBEATABLE WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a two-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts.