Celestron – 50mm Travel Scope – Portable Refractor Telescope – Fully-Coated Glass Optics – Ideal Telescope for Beginners – Bonus Astronomy Software Package

Price: $74.95 - $59.95
(as of Feb 20, 2024 10:12:37 UTC – Details)

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Travel Scope 50

Grab the Celestron Travel Scope 50 and go anywhere—from your backyard to another continent. Ample optical performance is packed and ready in this ultra-portable backpack kit.

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.

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.

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.

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 8mm), finderscope, erect image diagonal, 3x Barlow lens, 0.96” to 1.25” adapter, and a travel backpack.

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Aperture

50mm (1.97”)
70mm (2.76”)
60mm (2.4”)
60mm (2.4”)

Focal Length

360mm (14”)
400mm (16”)
700 mm (28″)
360mm (14.17″)

Focal Ratio

f/7.2
f/5.71
f/12
f/6

Magnification

18x, 45x
20x, 40x
18x, 45x
30x, 50x

Limiting Magnitude

11
11.7
11.4
11.4

Low Useful Magnification

7.14x
10x
8.57x
7.14x

High Theoretical Magnification

118x
165x
142x
118x

Assembled Weight

2.7 lbs (1.2 kg)
4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
3.6 lbs (1.6 kg)

SUPERIOR OPTICS: The Celestron 50mm Travel Scope features high-quality, fully-coated glass optics, a potent 50mm objective lens, a lightweight frame, and a custom backpack to carry it all. Its quality is unmatched in its class and against competitors.
POWERFUL EYEPIECES FOR UP-CLOSE VIEWING: Our telescope for astronomy beginners is equipped with two high-quality eyepieces (20mm and 8mm) that provide low- and high-power views of celestial objects at night and terrestrial objects during the day.
50MM OBJECTIVE LENS: Our refractor telescope is equipped with a 50mm aperture objective lens that provides enhanced, brighter views. Setting up and using the Travel Scope is quick and easy.
BONUS BAG, TRIPOD, AND SOFTWARE: This Celestron telescope and full-height tripod can be taken anywhere in the included travel backpack.