Celestron - Travel Scope 70 Portable Telescope - Black
Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the Travel Scope 70 Portable Telescope for its portability and overall performance. Users find it easy to use and consider it a great telescope for beginners.
Features
The Sky Level X - First Light Edition planetarium software
Enhances your stargazing experience.
400mm focal length; f/5.71 focal ratio
For clarity and precision.
20 power magnification
To bring the stars within view.
70mm diameter
Refractor design with fully coated optics.
Erect image diagonal
Delivers correctly oriented views.
From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
Full-size aluminum photographic tripod
Ensures a stable platform to securely hold your telescope.
Altazimuth mount
Functions smoothly for easy tracking of fast-moving objects.
Backpack
For simple portability and storage.
5 x 24mm finderscope
Frames the subjects you are viewing.
Specifications
- BrandCelestronModel Number21035Product NameTravel Scope 70 Portable TelescopeColorBlackAssembly RequiredPartialOptical Tube Dimension Diameter70 millimeters
Reviews
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 29 reviews
- Portability (9)
- Overall Performance (8)
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This portable telescope features fully coated glass optical elements for clear, crisp images and an erect image diagonal for correctly oriented viewing. The backpack lets you take your telescope on the go.

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| Portability, Overall Performance | There were no pros for this product— | Ease of use, Quality, Moon Viewing, Size, Assembly | There were no pros for this product— |
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| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Tripod Stability, Focus, Instructions, Magnification, Weight | There were no cons for this product— |





















































