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Refractor. Objective lens diameter: 50 mm. Focal length: 360mm

Refractor
Optical design
50
Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens (refractors and catadioptric) or mirror (reflectors) 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
Availability

Product ID 32517
Brand Celestron
Warranty 3 years
EAN 2400000026549
Package size (LxWxH) 45x34x17 cm
Shipping Weight 2.36 kg
Description
The Travel Scope 50 is a refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing on the go. The Travel Scope can view the planets, moon, star clusters and brighter deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy at night and with the erect image star diagonal makes the optical tube ideal for using as a spotting scope during the day.

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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