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    • General
      • Brand: Celestron
      • Model Number: 21035
      • Product Name: Travel Scope 70 Portable Telescope
      • Color: Black
    • Additional Dimensions
      • Optical Tube Dimension Diameter: 70 millimeters
      • Objective Lens Diameter: 70 millimeters (Generally, the larger the diameter of the objective lens, the greater the light-collecting power and the brighter images will appear.)
    • Dimensions
      • Product Height: 42 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
      • Product Width: 42 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
      • Product Depth: 42 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
      • Product Weight: 3.3 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
    • Compatibility
      • Computerized Star Locator Compatible: false
    • Included
      • Computerized Star Locator Included: false
      • Eyepieces Included: 20mm and 10mm
      • Tripod Included: true
      • Case Included: true
      • USB Cable Included: false
    • Performance
      • Water Resistant: false (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
    • Power
      • Battery Size: Other (The battery size required for operation.)
    • Features
      • Computerized Hand Control: false
      • Magnification Type: Fixed (Variable magnification indicates the presence of a zoom function on the device, but fixed magnification cannot be adjusted by the user.)
      • Optical Design: Refractor (There are three primary optical designs for telescopes: refractor, reflector, or catadioptric. Refractors use lenses, reflectors use mirror(s), and catadioptric telescopes use a combination of both to form images.)
      • Indicator Light(s): false
      • Mount Type: Manual alt-azimuth
      • Tripod Mountable: Yes
    • Imaging
      • Magnification: 20 times
    • Exposure Control
      • Focal Length: 400 millimeters (The distance from an optical device's primary lens or mirror to the point where light rays come together in a single focused point, used to determine a device's magnifying power.)
    • Other
      • Assembly Required: Partial
      • UPC: 050234210355

    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.

    • 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.
    • 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.
    Whats Included
    • Celestron Travel Scope 70 Portable Telescope
    • The Sky X - First Light software
    • Full-size aluminum photographic tripod
    • Two eyepieces: 20mm and 40mm
    • Altazimuth mount, backpack
    • Owner's manual

    Q: What is the magnification power of this telescope?

    A: This telescope has a 20 power magnification.

    Q: Does this Celestron telescope come with a tripod?

    A: Yes, the telescope comes with a full-size aluminum photographic tripod for a stable platform.

    Q: How large is the diameter of the telescope's lens?

    A: The Travel Scope 70 has a 70mm diameter refractor lens with fully coated optics.

    Q: What type of mount does the Travel Scope use?

    A: This telescope uses an Altazimuth mount for smooth tracking.

    Q: Does the telescope include any software?

    A: Yes, it includes the Sky Level X - First Light Edition planetarium software to enhance your stargazing experience.

    Q: What is the focal length of this telescope?

    A: The focal length of this telescope is 400mm.

    Q: Is the telescope powerful enough to look clearly at the moon and stars

    A: The Travel Scope 70 provides enough magnification to reveal craters on the moon, split bright double stars, and reveal Jupiter's four brightest moons. Additional eyepieces are available separately to provide more magnification options.

    Q: Can I buy a Celestron iPhone adapater and hook it up to this telescope??

    A: Your iPhone can be mounted in the Celestron Basic Smartphone Adapter, 1.25” #81035 and hooked up to the Travel Scope 70.

    Celestron - Travel Scope 70 Portable Telescope - Black

    Model: 21035
    SKU: 3244721
    $79.99
    Save $109.95
    Comp. Value: $109.95
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    Customers often highlight the portability of the Travel Scope 70 Portable Telescope, describing it as small and convenient for stargazing. They appreciate its ability to provide enjoyable stargazing experiences.

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    • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

      Must for star gazing for hikers

      I live in western NC. I go up on the blue ridge parkway allot. I love to star gaze. This is a must have.

      Posted by NinjaMouse

    • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

      I thought the telescope would be more powerful.

      The telescope is small and portable. I expected a better quality telescope. It's hard to locate objects in the viewfinder. Some of the pieces have already broken. Spend a little more money and get an upgraded telescope.

      Posted by nazkinejohn

    • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

      Great telescope for kids and camping

      If you like to get out into nature with your children this is a great telescope as it's super light weight and packs down to a very small backpack. I was surprised when the tripod became a normal height and it's pretty sturdy as well. It actually works very well for what it is.

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