Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX Telescope
Refractor. Objective lens diameter: 70mm. Focal length: 400mm
Whether you take it along on your next camping trip or enjoy an impromptu backyard stargazing session, setting up the telescope is a breeze. Even on your first time out, you can assemble the telescope and its accessories in just a few minutes. The adjustable tripod legs allow you to customize the telescope’s height or place it on raised surfaces like a picnic table.
By night, Travel Scope 70 DX delivers great views of the planets, the Moon, star clusters and brighter deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy. During the day, Travel Scope 70 DX doubles as a spotting scope. Enjoy amazing views of birds, wildlife, boats on the water, migrating whales, and so much more.
The entire telescope kit weighs just 3.3 pounds, so you can take it anywhere, hassle-free.
Features:
- A portable telescope kit with everything you need to get started: 70mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics, full height tripod, travel backpack, plus lots more
- Smartphone Photography Accessories - Capture images and video through your
- Travel Scope with the included smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release
- More Bonus Accessories – You’ll also receive two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), an erect image star diagonal, a 2x Barlow lens, a Moon filter, and a finderscope
- Day-to-Night Performance – Use your Travel Scope™ for celestial viewing at night or for observation of birds, nature, and wildlife during the day
- The custom backpack fits your telescope and all its accessories comfortably
- Observe in no time with a quick and easy, no-tool setup
- Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing
Product ID | 76640 |
Brand | Celestron |
EAN | 2400000043737 |
Optical design | refractor |
Primary mirror diameter (aperture), mm | 70 |
Focal length, mm | 400 |
Aperture ratio | f/5.7 |
Barlow lens | 2x |
Tripod | aluminum |
Telescope control | manual |
Mount | alt-azimuth |
User level | elementary, beginners |
Observed object | planets of the Solar System, terrestrial objects |
Pouch/case/bag in set | backpack |
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