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I don't know why people are expecting the results of the Hubble Telescope in the reviews. It does exactly what it's designed to do. It takes the moon and makes it look like a large marble that's placed a few inches from your eye that's in pretty good focus. You can see some craters on the Moon, but you can't see Niel Armstrong's footprints. You can see the rings of Saturn, but you can't count them like a tree that's been cut in half. I'm not sure why some individuals have ridiculous expectations for something that's less than $100...
There are better scopes out there, sure, but it's a great beginner scope for kids and amateurs. I got this for my 7 year old who has shown interest in the Cosmos. If he really gets into it, I'll invest more later and pass this to his younger siblings. For right now, it's perfect.
The frame is light, but the scope is light and doesn't need a heavy duty frame. It holds the scope, which is what it's designed to do.
All the pieces were accounted for, and it came with a backpack so it can be taken on trips so you don't need to buy a separate case to hold it when you're traveling in the car or walking somewhere.
It does what it was designed to do. Great for kids and amateurs at a modest price to see nature, take it to a long distance shooting range, see space a bit better, and anything else that is legal to do. If you want to see a nebula, and have a few thousand dollars to spare, go for it and buy that kind of scope.
For the normal people with real expectations, this is a great telescope for beginners and kids. Well worth the investment if you're unsure if you want to invest a large amount of money to see footprints on the Moon.
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From the manufacturer
Travel Scope 70
Grab the Celestron Travel Scope 70 and go anywhere—from your backyard to another continent. Ample optical performance is packed and ready in this ultra-portable backpack kit.
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Manual Alt-Azimuth mount
The Travel Scope is a manual alt-azimuth telescope with a pan handle to navigate the sky with ease. The mount is set on a 1.25” steel adjustable tripod, which you can adjust to the desired height.
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Portability
Whether you’re hiking into back-country or going through airport security, the Travel Scope won’t slow you down. The telescope, tripod, & accessories fit inside the backpack for easy traveling.
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Objects to Observe
The Travel Scope features a refractor style body ideal for both terrestrial and astronomical observing. Fully coated glass optics provide vivid images of wildlife, the Moon, and planets.
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Celestron is Here for You
Optics can be intimidating, but Celestron is here to help. As one of the top telescope maker, we offer outstanding US-based tech support and how-to videos, so you can enjoy stargazing hassle-free.
Better Viewing
Accessories include two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), erect image diagonal, and a travel backpack.
Comparison Chart
Travel Scope 70 |
Travel Scope 50 |
PowerSeeker 60AZ |
NPF Travel Scope 60 |
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Aperture
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70mm (2.76”) | 50mm (1.97”) | 60mm (2.4”) | 60mm (2.4”) |
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Focal Length
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400mm (16”) | 360mm (14”) | 700 mm (28") | 360mm (14.17") |
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Focal Ratio
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f/5.71 | f/7.2 | f/12 | f/6 |
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Magnification
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20x, 40x | 18x, 45x | 18x, 45x | 30x, 50x |
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Limiting Magnitude
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11.7 | 11 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
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Low Useful Magnification
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10x | 7.14x | 8.57x | 7.14x |
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High Theoretical Magnification
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165x | 118x | 142x | 118x |
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Assembled Weight
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4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) | 2.7 lbs (1.2 kg) | 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) | 3.6 lbs (1.6 kg) |
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| Customer Rating | (10188) | (18850) | (1501) | (1668) |
| Price | $99.95 | $99.59 | $99.99 | $139.95 |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Gskyer Inc | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| Item Dimensions | 18 x 7 x 14 inches | 24.8 x 4.92 x 8.46 inches | 9.1 x 9.1 x 9.1 inches | 39 x 13 x 10 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.30 lbs | — | 3.30 lbs | 13.90 lbs |
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Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2018
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Amazing telescope for such a great price!
By Alexis A. on December 17, 2018
I got this for my dad and based off the high quality of the telescope, he thought I paid a crazy amount for it! It comes in a nice little backpack and there is even a little extra room to put other stuff in there as well. I didn’t take a picture of the whole thing put together but it is wonderful! The quality is so amazing and the price is such a steal for the quality. If you’ve read this far and if this review helped at all, please click “helpful”!
By Alexis A. on December 17, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
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Works as a guidescope
By DM on November 7, 2017
I'm using this as a guide scope for my SCT. It works fine for that purpose. Probably not as good as a purpose made guidescope, but a good economical alternative. The attached photo was taken while guiding with this scope.
By DM on November 7, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2016
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Great for staring at the moon 🌘
By Amber on December 31, 2016
Great little telescope for checking out the moon, haven't really tried doing anything else with it though. Bought mine last August and have had lots of fun with it since then. I use my iPhone to take pictures through the lense and have gotten some great shots.
By Amber on December 31, 2016
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2017
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Love it. Using Panasonic Gx85
By Rihass on November 25, 2017
I bought this to make a lens out of it and guess what. It's done. Here are some pictures I got with it. Love it. Using Panasonic Gx85.
By Rihass on November 25, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2016
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Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2017
Nonetheless, I'm pleased with this scope so far. I've only used it a little bit, but it does do decently well with viewing the moon. This picture were taken with an iPhone 6 held up to the 10mm eyepiece, so hardly a quality setup.
I primarily bought this scope because I was looking for something cheap and portable. I live in the suburbs of a medium-sized city (~250,000 people) so light pollution takes out most of what I can see. I wanted something I can just put in my car and take with me to somewhere darker without having to plan for tedious transportation and 20 minutes of setup/takedown. This is very small and easy to carry with the included backpack. It sits nicely on the hood or roof of my car when I want to set it up and only requires me to take off a few lens caps and slip in a lens, 5 minutes max.
Overall, it so far does what I want, and for a price that beats even the junky telescopes at toy stores. The tripod is my only gripe.
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It's really not sturdy if extended at all
By Brandon on July 18, 2017
I'm only rating 4 stars to echo the complaint about the tripod. It's really not sturdy if extended at all. Holding a constant angle (altitude or azimuth) is tricky.By Brandon on July 18, 2017
Nonetheless, I'm pleased with this scope so far. I've only used it a little bit, but it does do decently well with viewing the moon. This picture were taken with an iPhone 6 held up to the 10mm eyepiece, so hardly a quality setup.
I primarily bought this scope because I was looking for something cheap and portable. I live in the suburbs of a medium-sized city (~250,000 people) so light pollution takes out most of what I can see. I wanted something I can just put in my car and take with me to somewhere darker without having to plan for tedious transportation and 20 minutes of setup/takedown. This is very small and easy to carry with the included backpack. It sits nicely on the hood or roof of my car when I want to set it up and only requires me to take off a few lens caps and slip in a lens, 5 minutes max.
Overall, it so far does what I want, and for a price that beats even the junky telescopes at toy stores. The tripod is my only gripe.
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lisa Johnson
Spend a few quid more for a better one.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2020Verified Purchase
Jon
For the money, this is a good scope. I'd recommend it for beginners
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2019Verified Purchase
Carlos Lejaim
Muy buen telescopio mal tripié
Reviewed in Mexico on August 4, 2020Verified Purchase
Muy buen telescopio mal tripié
Reviewed in Mexico on August 4, 2020
El telescopio me ha funcionado muy bien. He podido observar con nitidez la luna, las lunas de Júpiter y el cometa Neowisse. Ya pedí un lente Barlow para complementarlo, ya que la distancia focal es corta y con la apertura que tiene el telescopio tengo entendido que se le puede sacar más potencial. El único problema que le encuentro es el tripié, diseñado para cargarlo en la mochila es liviano, y vibra mucho, pero además el cabezal es de mala calidad y se batalla para ubicar con precisión los objetos. Afortunadamente trae un tornillo universal, por lo que se le puede adaptar otro tripié.
Reviewed in Mexico on August 4, 2020
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Test your telescope!
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