The Celestron Travel Scope is a quality, easy-to-use medium refractor for use on the go. Its 2.8" objective lens is sufficient for very pleasant use as a spotting scope, and it is combined with a 45° erect image diagonal which is well suited to that purpose. The Travel Scope's also practical as an astronomical scope for lunar, planetary, and wide star field viewing-as a 400mm f/5.7 refractor design, each of these pursuits will be quite pleasurable.
Celestron includes a pair of 50° apparent field 1.25" eyepieces, but you can of course use any 1.25" eyepiece you like. Add an optional 90° star diagonal for high-overhead viewing, or a straight through erecting porro prism for terrestrial viewing from elevated positions.
A 5x24 finderscope with quick-release bracket and full-size pan/tilt tripod round out the Travel Scope package, and the whole assembly fits into a dedicated backpack Celestron designed for simple storage and packing.
Key Features
- Bright, light 2.8" refractor scope with a 45° erect image diagonal
- Suitable for both terrestrial and astronomical use
- Lens is well shaded for dew resistance and increased contrast in daylight viewing
- Rack and pinion 1.25" focuser
- Included pan/tilt tripod suitable for use with scope at lower to medium powers
- Detachable 5x24 finderscope
- Includes dedicated backpack for easy storing and travelling
Specifications
| Optical Design |
Achromatic refractor |
| Optical Lens Diameter |
2.8" ( 70mm ) |
| Focal Length |
400mm |
| Focal Ratio |
f/5.7 |
| Maximum Useful Magnification |
137x |
| Resolving Power |
1.98 |
| Optical Tube Dimensions |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Mount Type |
Altazimuth |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter |
1.25" |
| Finderscope |
5x24 Straight |
| Tripod |
Yes |
| Motor |
No |
| GO-TO Capability |
No |
| PC Compatible |
No |
| Power Source |
None |
| Weight |
3.3 lbs ( 1.50kg ) |
