Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX Portable Telescope with Smartphone Adapter

Designed to travel, the Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX combines 70mm day-and-night viewing with simple smartphone photography and a generous set of observing accessories in one portable backpack kit.

The 70mm refractor, tripod and accessories all pack into the supplied backpack, while the entire telescope kit weighs only around 1.5 kg. It is ideal for camping, holidays, weekends away, family trips or anywhere a large telescope simply would not be practical to take.

At night, its fully coated 70mm optics provide rewarding views of the Moon, bright planets, star clusters and brighter nebulae. Jupiter’s four major moons are easy to see, Saturn’s ringed shape is recognisable, and the Moon reveals extensive crater and mountain detail.

The short 400mm focal length also provides a broad field of view that works particularly well for star fields, open clusters and larger celestial targets.

During the day, the 45° erect-image diagonal provides a correctly oriented view for birds, wildlife, boats, landscapes and distant scenery.

What distinguishes the DX package is what comes with it. A smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release allow you to attach your phone to the eyepiece and capture simple photos or video of suitable astronomical and terrestrial subjects. A 2x Barlow lens expands the available magnification, while the supplied Moon filter makes bright lunar observing more comfortable.

For someone wanting maximum versatility from a small travel telescope, the Travel Scope 70 DX combines portability, day-and-night observing and simple smartphone imaging in one very complete package.

Why Choose the Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX?

• Complete travel telescope kit — telescope, tripod and accessories pack into the supplied backpack.
• Only around 1.5 kg complete — easy to take camping, travelling or away for the weekend.
• Smartphone adapter included — capture simple photos and video through the telescope eyepiece.
• Bluetooth shutter release — take a photo without touching and disturbing the phone or telescope.
• Day and night viewing — astronomy after dark plus wildlife, boats and landscapes during the day.
• 70mm fully coated refractor optics — rewarding on the Moon, bright planets, star clusters and brighter nebulae.
• 2x Barlow lens included — expands the magnification available from the supplied eyepieces.
• Moon filter included — reduces brightness for more comfortable lunar viewing.
• Quick, tool-free manual setup — no telescope batteries, motors or electronic alignment required.

What Can You See?

The Travel Scope 70 DX gives you a useful range of bright night-sky targets wherever your travels take you.

Jupiter and its four major moons are easy targets, while Saturn’s distinctive rings can be recognised through the eyepiece. With the included 2x Barlow, the supplied 10mm eyepiece can provide 80x magnification when atmospheric conditions allow, giving the DX package a little more flexibility for planetary and lunar observing.

The Moon is particularly impressive and is also one of the easiest astronomical subjects to photograph through the included smartphone adapter.

Open star clusters and broad star fields suit the telescope’s short focal length particularly well, while brighter nebulae such as the Orion Nebula can also be observed under suitable skies.

Smartphone Photography

The included smartphone adapter fits over the telescope eyepiece and holds a compatible phone in position over the optical view.

This lets you capture simple photos and video through the telescope, particularly of bright subjects such as the Moon and suitable daytime targets.

The included Bluetooth shutter release is particularly useful because you can trigger the phone camera without touching the telescope, helping reduce movement when the image is captured.

This is straightforward eyepiece photography rather than a dedicated astrophotography system, but it is a fun way to record and share what you see.

Daytime Viewing

The Travel Scope 70 DX also works as a portable terrestrial telescope.

Its 45° erect-image diagonal provides a correctly oriented view for birds, wildlife, boats, coastlines, landscapes and distant scenery.

The broad 20x view is useful for finding subjects, while the 40x eyepiece and optional 2x Barlow combinations provide closer views when atmospheric conditions and the subject allow.

Made to Go With You

The Travel Scope 70 DX is designed around one overriding advantage: you can take it almost anywhere.

The telescope, lightweight full-height tripod and accessories fit inside the supplied backpack, with the complete kit weighing approximately 1.5 kg.

That makes it particularly well suited to holidays, camping, family trips, the bach or as a telescope for a young astronomer who needs something manageable enough to carry and set up.

FAQ's

What is the difference between the Travel Scope 70 and Travel Scope 70 DX?

They use the same 70mm/400mm refractor optics and lightweight travel format. The DX package adds the smartphone adapter, Bluetooth shutter release, 2x Barlow lens and Moon filter, giving you more observing and simple photography options.

Can I take photos through the Travel Scope 70 DX?

Yes. The included smartphone adapter lets you photograph or record video through the eyepiece. The Moon and daytime subjects are particularly good places to start.

Is the Travel Scope 70 DX suitable for children or teenagers?

Yes. Its light weight, simple manual controls and backpack format can make it a very practical telescope for older children and teenagers, with appropriate adult supervision for younger users.

Is this Telescope suitable for beginners?  Yes.

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