Celestron Travel Scope 50 Telescope
Refractor. Objective lens diameter: 50 mm. Focal length: 360mm
Refractor
Optical design
50
Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens or mirror that the telescope uses to collect light
360
Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused
Product ID | 32517 |
Brand | Celestron |
Warranty | 3 years |
EAN | 2400000026549 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 45x34x17 cm |
Shipping Weight | 2.36 kg |
Description
Setting up the telescope is a breeze and will have you observing in no time. 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. The total telescope kit weighs in at just 2.2 pounds—perfect for impromptu observing sessions or transporting wherever life’s adventures take you.
Features:
- 50mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics and a lightweight frame.
- Custom backpack included to store your telescope and accessories comfortably.
- Observe in no time with a quick and easy, no-tool setup.
- Accessories include: two eyepieces (20mm and 8mm), 3x Barlow lens, 45° erect image star diagonal, and 2x20 finderscope.
- Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing
- Adjustable height tripod includes an accessory tray.
Specifications
Product ID | 32517 |
Brand | Celestron |
Warranty | 3 years |
EAN | 2400000026549 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 45x34x17 cm |
Shipping Weight | 2.36 kg |
Optical design | refractor |
Optical scheme | achromat |
Optics material | optical glass |
Optics coating | fully multi-coated |
Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm | 50 |
Focal length, mm | 360 |
Lowest practical power, x | 7 |
Highest practical power, x | 120 |
Aperture ratio | f/7.2 |
Resolution: Rayleigh criterion | 2.66 |
Resolution: Dawes' limit | 2.28 |
Limiting stellar magnitude | 11.1 |
Eyepieces | 20mm (18x), 8mm (45x) |
Eyepiece barrel diameter, in | 1.25 |
Barlow lens | 3x |
Finderscope | optical, 2x20 |
Tripod | aluminum |
Tripod height (adjustable), mm | adjustable |
Accessory tray | ✓ |
Telescope control | manual |
Mount | alt-azimuth |
Additional | 1.25" erecting prism 45 ° |
Software | electronic planetarium |
Dovetail mount | ✓ |
Optical tube material | aluminum |
User level | elementary, beginners |
Observed object | planets of the Solar System, terrestrial objects |
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