Travel Scope™ 70 DX
$119.95
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Travel Scope™ 70 DX
$119.95
70mm Refractor
Clear Fully Coated Glass Optics
Smartphone Ready
Capture Photos With Bluetooth Shutter
Ultra Portable
Includes Custom Travel Backpack
Day & Night
Versatile Astronomy And Wildlife Viewing
Quick Setup
Easy No Tool Assembly Design
Alt-Az Mount
Smooth Pan Handle Pointing Control
Explore Beyond BoundariesEveryday Portable Astronomy Made Simple
The Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX Portable Telescope is the ultimate day-to-night refractor telescope designed for outdoor enthusiasts and beginner astronomers. Featuring fully coated glass optics, an adjustable full-height tripod, and a custom travel backpack, this portable telescope delivers clear views of lunar craters, bright planets, and daytime terrestrial landscapes. Capture and share your stargazing adventures effortlessly with the included smartphone adapter and remote Bluetooth shutter release.
Versatile Observation CompanionUnpack Set Up and Observe Anywhere
Experience effortless observation wherever your adventures lead with the Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX Portable Telescope. Engineered for lightweight portability and swift performance, this 70mm refractor telescope sets up in minutes without tools, making it an ideal companion for camping trips, nature hikes, or impromptu backyard stargazing sessions. High-quality optical glass coatings ensure bright, crisp images of bright deep sky objects, double stars, and lunar details at night, while doubling as a high-powered terrestrial spotting scope during the day.
Sharing your astronomical discoveries is simple with the integrated digiscoping accessories. By clamping your phone onto the eyepiece using the custom smartphone adapter and triggering shots remotely via the Bluetooth shutter button, the Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX helps you capture stunning photos without disturbing image alignment. Complete with two magnification eyepieces, a 2x Barlow lens, a glare-reducing Moon filter, and planetarium software, this kit offers everything needed to begin exploring the Universe immediately.
Technical SpecificationsDetailed Optical and Mount Specifications
Optical Design
Refractor
Aperture
70mm (2.8 in) (aperture)
Focal Length
400mm (15.74 in) (ruler)
Focal Ratio
f/5.7
Optical Coatings
Fully Coated glass optics
Eyepiece 1 Focal Length & Magnification
20mm / 20x
Eyepiece 2 Focal Length & Magnification
10mm / 40x
Barlow Lens
2x
Finderscope
5x24
Star Diagonal
Erect Image, 45 degree 1.25 in
Highest Useful Magnification
168x
Lowest Useful Magnification
10x (minus)
Limiting Stellar Magnitude
11.7
Mount Type
Manual Alt Azimuth
Tripod Height Adjustment
22 in to 52 in
Total Kit Weight
3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) (weight)
Included Software
Starry Night Basic Edition & SkyPortal App
Key System FeaturesDesigned For Easy Travel Setup
Complete Travel Kit70mm refractor tube with full height tripod and backpack
Smartphone PhotographyIncludes smartphone adapter and Bluetooth remote shutter
Bonus AccessoriesComes with 20mm and 10mm eyepieces, 2x Barlow lens, and Moon filter
Day-to-Night UseGreat for nighttime astronomical viewing and daytime nature observation
No-Tool AssemblyQuick and effortless setup ideal for beginners and travel
Alt-Az ControlsSmooth pan handle control with clutch for accurate target tracking
Custom Travel BackpackSafely houses optical tube, tripod, and all accessories (backpack)
Frequently Asked QuestionsEverything you need to know
Is the Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX Portable Telescope easy to set up for beginners?
Yes, the Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX Portable Telescope features a quick, no-tool assembly design that allows beginners to set up the tripod, optical tube, and accessories in just a few minutes.
Can I take photos through the Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX Portable Telescope with my phone?
Absolutely. The Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX Portable Telescope includes a smartphone adapter and a Bluetooth shutter release, allowing you to mount your Android or iOS device to the eyepiece and capture photos remotely without introducing camera shake.
Can the Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX Portable Telescope be used during the day?
Yes, the Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX Portable Telescope includes an erect image star diagonal that yields correctly oriented right-side-up images, making it an excellent terrestrial spotting scope for daytime wildlife and scenery viewing.
What accessories are included with the Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX Portable Telescope?
The Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX Portable Telescope includes a full-height aluminum tripod, a custom travel backpack, 20mm and 10mm eyepieces, a 2x Barlow lens, a Moon filter, a 5x24 finderscope, an erect image diagonal, a smartphone adapter, a Bluetooth shutter button, and astronomy software downloads.