Moon Mission Travel Scope 70 Portable Telescope
Item #: 22008 / 21035-CGL- Blast off and explore the universe with this captivating Moon mission-themed telescope!
- 70mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics delivers great views of all the best celestial objects: the Moon and planets, Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula, and more.
- Navigate the sky and point to objects easily with the smooth pan-handle alt-azimuth control with clutch.
- The entire kit packs into an included on-the-go adventure backpack, offering a place to store your telescope and accessories comfortably.
- Accessories include a full-height tripod, two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), a 3x Barlow lens, a 45° erect image diagonal, a Moon filter, a Moon map, and a 5x24 finderscope.
- Set up the telescope and all its accessories in minutes, even if you’ve never used a telescope before.
- Includes Starry Night astronomy software download for PC and Mac, a full-featured planetarium with information on thousands of celestial objects, plus Celestron’s SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari™ mobile app for Apple and Android devices for quick identification of any celestial object on the go.
Overview
- Blast off and explore the universe with this captivating Moon mission-themed telescope!
- 70mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics delivers great views of all the best celestial objects: the Moon and planets, Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula, and more.
- Navigate the sky and point to objects easily with the smooth pan-handle alt-azimuth control with clutch.
- The entire kit packs into an included on-the-go adventure backpack, offering a place to store your telescope and accessories comfortably.
- Accessories include a full-height tripod, two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), a 3x Barlow lens, a 45° erect image diagonal, a Moon filter, a Moon map, and a 5x24 finderscope.
- Set up the telescope and all its accessories in minutes, even if you’ve never used a telescope before.
- Includes Starry Night astronomy software download for PC and Mac, a full-featured planetarium with information on thousands of celestial objects, plus Celestron’s SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari™ mobile app for Apple and Android devices for quick identification of any celestial object on the go.
Description
The special edition Moon Mission Travel Scope 70 offers high-quality performance at an exceptional value—and best of all, you can take it with you anywhere! The Travel Scope 70 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. The erect image star diagonal also makes the scope ideal for viewing land-based targets during the day.
Setting up the telescope takes just a few minutes—no tools required! You’ll be exploring the universe in no time, even on your first night out. The adjustable tripod legs allow you to extend the telescope to full height or place it on raised surfaces like a picnic table.
Manual Alt-azimuth Telescope
Navigate the sky with a pan-handle alt-azimuth control and clutch for smooth and accurate pointing. Move the clutch up-down or left-right to track your object in the eyepiece.
Accessories Included
The Travel Scope 70 comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), a 45° erect image diagonal, a 3x Barlow lens, a 5x24 finderscope, a Moon filter, a Moon map, and a travel backpack. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications to view a variety of targets. The erect image diagonal allows for right-side-up viewing, so your telescope works for the night sky or daytime objects like wildlife and landscapes. The 5x24 finderscope will help you quickly center any object in your eyepiece. Connect the 3x Barlow lens to your eyepieces to triple your Travel Scope’s magnification power. Paired with the included eyepieces, the Barlow delivers 60x and 120x magnification for up-close views.
Moon Filter – Reduce the Moon’s bright glare so you can see more details on the lunar surface and observe more comfortably. It only takes a second or two to transform your regular eyepiece into one suited for moongazing. Simply thread this filter onto the bottom of your eyepiece, and you’re ready to go! Moon Filter is also great for observing Venus or bright terrestrial scenes.
Moon Map – This quality two-sided map helps you learn more about our neighboring world, the Moon. Navigate the lunar landscape confidently and identify craters and other surface features you see in your telescope. On the reverse side, the map highlights the most exciting lunar regions to explore with close-up photos and detailed information. The Moon Map is waterproof, tear-resistant, and folds into a compact 8” x 4” size that fits in the Travel Scope backpack for your next camping trip, star party, or backyard stargazing session.
Travel Backpack – Pack up your entire telescope kit plus accessories in this custom-designed travel-friendly backpack. All the telescope’s components fit comfortably inside, with extra room for you to add more accessories later. With the Travel Scope, there’s zero hassle. You can be sure your telescope is always safely stored—and ready to grab and go.
Bonus Astronomy Software and App
Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our Solar System and beyond.
You also get access to SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari™ for iOS and Android. This planetarium app can help you identify stars, planets, and other objects in the night sky and even plan your next observing session.
Specifications
Optical Tube Info: | |
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Optical Design: | Refractor |
Aperture: | 70mm (2.8") |
Focal Length: | 400mm (15.74") |
Focal Ratio: | f/5.7 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 20mm (0.78") |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 20x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 10mm (0.4") |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 40x |
Barlow Lens: | 3x |
Finderscope: | 5x24 |
Star Diagonal: | Erect Image, 45° 1.25" |
Optical Tube: | Aluminum |
Highest Useful Magnification: | 168x |
Lowest Useful Magnification: | 10x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 11.7 |
Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.98 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes): | 1.66 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 100x |
Optical Coatings: | Fully Coated glass optics |
Optical Tube Length: | 431.8mm (17") |
Optical Tube Diameter: | 98.4mm (3.87") |
Optical Tube Weight: | 1.5 lbs (.68 kg) |
Dovetail: | Vixen/CG-5 Dovetail bar |
Mount Info: | |
Mount Type: | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 558.8mm – 1320.8mm (22"-52") |
Tripod Leg Diameter: | 31.75mm (1.25") Aluminum |
Accessory Tray: | Yes |
Slew Speeds: | Manual |
Tripod Weight: | 1.8 lbs (0.81 kg) |
Dovetail Compatibility: | Vixen/CG-5 Saddle plate |
Software: | Celestron's Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
Total Kit Weight: | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) |
Included Items: |
Optical tube Mount and tripod (preassembled) 20mm and 10mm Eyepiece 3x Barlow Lens 45° erect image diagonal 5x24 Finderscope Moon Map Moon Filter SkyPortal app Celestron's Starry Night Basic Edition Software Manual Backpack |
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