Celestron – 70mm Travel Scope – Portable Refractor Telescope – Fully-Coated Glass Optics – Ideal Telescope for Beginners – BONUS Astronomy Software Package
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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 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a 2-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts.
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Description
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 tech 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
Travel Scope 70
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Travel Scope 50
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PowerSeeker 60AZ
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NPF Travel Scope 60
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Aperture
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70mm (2.76”) |
50mm (1.97”) |
60mm (2.4”) |
60mm (2.4”) |
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Focal Length
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400mm (16”) |
360mm (14”) |
700 mm (28″) |
360mm (14.17″) |
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Focal Ratio
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f/5.71 |
f/7.2 |
f/12 |
f/6 |
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Magnification
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20x, 40x |
18x, 45x |
18x, 45x |
30x, 50x |
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Limiting Magnitude
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11.7 |
11 |
11.4 |
11.4 |
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Low Useful Magnification
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10x |
7.14x |
8.57x |
7.14x |
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High Theoretical Magnification
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165x |
118x |
142x |
118x |
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Assembled Weight
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4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) |
2.7 lbs (1.2 kg) |
3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) |
3.6 lbs (1.6 kg) |
Additional information
| Product Dimensions | 18 x 7 x 14 inches |
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| Item Weight | 3.3 pounds |
| UNSPSC Code | 41111715 |
| Item model number | 21035 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out 5 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | February 19, 2009 |
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
| Country of Origin | China |
10 reviews for Celestron – 70mm Travel Scope – Portable Refractor Telescope – Fully-Coated Glass Optics – Ideal Telescope for Beginners – BONUS Astronomy Software Package
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DrHanSoloMD –
For the price this is a steal! Got this telescope for my grandfather for his birthday. He is outside a lot on the patio at night and always watches the stars so I figured it was time to give him, what he never knew, he always wanted. A great beginner scope! After focusing the scope properly and taking a glance at the moon it almost feels like you could reach out and grab it. Wonderful!
Alexis A.Alexis A. –
I got this for my dad and based off the high quality of the telescope, he thought I paid a crazy amount for it! It comes in a nice little backpack and there is even a little extra room to put other stuff in there as well. I didn’t take a picture of the whole thing put together but it is wonderful! The quality is so amazing and the price is such a steal for the quality. If you’ve read this far and if this review helped at all, please click “helpful”!
Chris –
I bought this telescope for only one reason, I wanted to see Saturn’s rings with my own eyes, not a photograph. I thought I was taking a chance because it is so compact but not only did I see the rings, they were as clear as all the photos I’ve seen of them. The view surpassed what I was expecting from such a modestly priced telescope. I’m very pleased (and yes, the other reviews are correct about the tripod being cheap and flimsy but not a deal breaker).
Jessie –
I don’t know why people are expecting the results of the Hubble Telescope in the reviews. It does exactly what it’s designed to do. It takes the moon and makes it look like a large marble that’s placed a few inches from your eye that’s in pretty good focus. You can see some craters on the Moon, but you can’t see Niel Armstrong’s footprints. You can see the rings of Saturn, but you can’t count them like a tree that’s been cut in half. I’m not sure why some individuals have ridiculous expectations for something that’s less than $100…There are better scopes out there, sure, but it’s a great beginner scope for kids and amateurs. I got this for my 7 year old who has shown interest in the Cosmos. If he really gets into it, I’ll invest more later and pass this to his younger siblings. For right now, it’s perfect.The frame is light, but the scope is light and doesn’t need a heavy duty frame. It holds the scope, which is what it’s designed to do.All the pieces were accounted for, and it came with a backpack so it can be taken on trips so you don’t need to buy a separate case to hold it when you’re traveling in the car or walking somewhere.It does what it was designed to do. Great for kids and amateurs at a modest price to see nature, take it to a long distance shooting range, see space a bit better, and anything else that is legal to do. If you want to see a nebula, and have a few thousand dollars to spare, go for it and buy that kind of scope.For the normal people with real expectations, this is a great telescope for beginners and kids. Well worth the investment if you’re unsure if you want to invest a large amount of money to see footprints on the Moon.Take care!
HangrybearHangrybear –
Good basic telescopeThere is a leveler on the tripod it takes some time to adjust.The backpack fits everting neatly with extra padding and velcro straps to stay secure. Small zipper pocket allows for personal lose items such as cards and keys.One of my new covid hobby is now stargazing. The universe is a crazy place. Right before the corn new moon, Saturn and Jupiter can be seen. Spotted marsMaybe not worth $90
Matt Smedley –
Bought this telescope for our summer road-trip. Threw it into one of the cubby holes in our RV. It was very easy to set up, and stores nicely in the included and padded little backpack. It came in handy several times – looking at planets and the moon while at Lake Powell. Then during the eclipse, I covered the lenses with some solar viewing film, and the kids loved it! I wish it were a little stronger, but you can’t beat the value and features for the price.
AmberAmber –
Great little telescope for checking out the moon, haven’t really tried doing anything else with it though. Bought mine last August and have had lots of fun with it since then. I use my iPhone to take pictures through the lense and have gotten some great shots.
Amazon Customer –
This is the first telescope I brought, so I had no real expectations coming in. It was a gift from Santa last year to my five-year old daughter. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by it’s capabilities. We live in NYC, so not ideal viewing conditions, but on clear nights we’ve seen the rings of Saturn (small, but clearly differentiated from the planet itself), all four Galilean moon around Jupiter, some faint banding on Jupiter itself, the redness of Mars, and crystal clear craters on the moon. I think it’s a fantastic first telescope for a kids since it’s very portable and easy to set up. As other reviewers have noted, the tripod is total crap. But hey, $70 to see all that you can see with it (and consume next to no closet space), sign me up.
Robert Marcos Studios –
I’m a professional photographer and have owned every kind of expensive optical instrument. I’ve never been more pleased than I am with this $90 “terrestrial” telescope. Terrestrial because it does not invert the image like reflective telescopes do, (in other words things you see are not upside down). The only thing is you should dump the cheap tripod that it comes with. Just use ANY solid tripod you can find but not the one it comes with because it’s too shaky. I mounted it to a Bogen tripod that extends to 6-feet in height, which makes viewing much more comfortable. I live in the desert and was able to view four moons of Jupiter on the very first night! Thank you
RihassRihass –
I bought this to make a lens out of it and guess what. It’s done. Here are some pictures I got with it. Love it. Using Panasonic Gx85.