
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.
$119.95 in stock
5 used from $55.71
Features
- BRIGHT, SHARP VIEWS ANYWHERE: Unlike many beginner telescopes, this quality refractor features fully coated glass lenses and a 70mm 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 10mm 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

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.
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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
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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