The Celestron Travel Scope 70DX is a 70mm aperture refractor telescope from Celestron that is part of the Travel Scope Series which also include the original Travel Scope 70 (that has been a best-seller for years) and the Celestron Travel Scope 60DX. This is the ideal purchase for a beginner that is looking for a portable telescope that comes with a backpack and smartphone adapter equipped with Bluetooth control.
$99.99 in stock
5 used from $52.91
Features
- THE PERFECT ALL-IN-ONE TELESCOPE KIT: Travel Scope DX features fully-coated glass optics, a potent 70mm objective lens, a full-height tripod, a smartphone adapter and Bluetooth remote to capture images PLUS bonus accessories—all in a custom backpack.
- POWERFUL EYEPIECES FOR UP-CLOSE VIEWING: Our telescope for astronomy beginners is equipped with two high-quality eyepieces (20mm and 10mm) that provide low- and high-power views. Observe celestial objects at night and land-based objects during the day.
- LARGE 70MM OBJECTIVE LENS: This refractor telescope features a large, 70mm aperture objective lens that provides brighter, more detailed views compared to the 50mm model while adding very little additional weight.
- CAPTURE IMAGES AND VIDEO THROUGH THE EYEPIECE: Attach your smartphone to the telescope and use the Bluetooth shutter release to capture & share your own images of the Moon and planets at night or wildlife during the day.
- INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Full-height tripod, Moon filter, 2x Barlow lens, Bluetooth shutter release and smartphone adapter, plus a custom backpack to carry it all. You'll also receive a FREE download of one of the top-rated astronomy software programs.
What’s in the box
Backpack
Optical Tube
Tripod
5×24 Finderscope
2 eye pieces (10mm and 20mm)
2x barlow
Erect image diagonal
#58 Green Glass Moon filter,
Digiscoping Smarthpone adapter with Bluetooth remote control
Lunar Landscapes eBook
Tripod & Mount
When it comes to tripods for telescopes under $100 I’m very warry of their quality. I was happy to see a more than decent aluminum tripod with a photo mount here that does it’s job with a passing grade.
Videos
Product Name: Celestron Travel Scope 70DX
Brand: Celestron
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Manufacturer - 9.8/10
9.8/10
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Portability - 10/10
10/10
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Optics - 9.5/10
9.5/10
Summary
The Celestron Travel Scope 70DX is a 70mm aperture telescope from Celestron that is ideal for a beginner that is looking for a portable telescope that comes with a backpack and smartphone adapter equipped with Bluetooth control.
Pros
- Ideal for beginner with a quick and easy set-up process
- Comes with a backpack
- Has a smartphone adapter included with Bluetooth remote
- 10/10 in terms of portability
Cons
- Limited views for deep-sky objects
