The Celestron Travel Scope 60 DX is a 60mm aperture refractor telescope from Celestron that is part of the Travel Scope family. This series of telescopes from Celestron is aimed at the beginner astronomer that is looking for a telescope with portability as it’s main feature. The Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX, Travel Scope 80, Travel Scope 70 and Travel Scope 50 are all part of the same series.
Celestron – 60mm Travel Scope DX
$99.99 in stock
5 used from $62.28
Features
- BRIGHT, SHARP VIEWS ANYWHERE: Unlike many beginner telescopes, this quality refractor features fully coated glass lenses and a 60mm aperture for crisp, clear views of the Moon, planets, and daytime scenery—all in a lightweight, travel-ready design.
- PERFECT FIRST TELESCOPE FOR BEGINNERS: Designed for adults and kids to enjoy together, this beginner-friendly telescope sets up in minutes and delivers rewarding views with no prior experience required.
- EASY NO-TOOL SETUP: No complicated assembly or tools needed. The full-height tripod and telescope tube set up in seconds and pack neatly into the included backpack—so you’re always ready to observe on the go.
- DUAL EYEPIECES FOR VERSATILE VIEWS: Includes 20mm and 8mm eyepieces for wide and close-up views of celestial and terrestrial targets. Spot craters on the Moon at night or wildlife during the day.
- BACKPACK AND SOFTWARE: Includes a padded backpack with room for accessories, a finderscope, star diagonal, eyepieces, and a free download of Starry Night software to help you identify celestial objects and plan your next stargazing session.
What’s in the Box
Celestron Travel Scope 60DX Review Card
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Portability - 9.9/10
9.9/10
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Optics - 9.2/10
9.2/10
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Features - 9.5/10
9.5/10
Summary
The Travel Scope 60DX is a nifty little telescope that is a bestseller for a reason. It does what is promises to do. Deliver good quality images of closer celestial objects such as the moon and even Jupiter. It’s versatile as you can use it for successfully scoping terrestrial objects as well. And then the backpack and smartphone adapter make this a serious option for anyone looking for a good quality telescope that ranks via in terms of portability.
Pros
- Extremely portable
- Comes with a backpack
- Includes the smartphone adapter for digiscoping
Cons
- Does not pack the power to view deep sky objects like Nebulae
