Short Scopes
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Scopes are a great way to add a little extra functionality to your camping kit. They're a great way to see the outdoors and places that you can't go to. They're also great for sporting events. Browse the top-ranked list of short scopes below along with associated reviews and opinions.
National Geographic - 70mm Refractor Telescope - Black
Model: 80-40070SKU: 6443003Celestron - Travel Scope 70 DX Portable Telescope - Gray/Black
Model: 22035SKU: 6387417Top comment"Celestron Travel Scope...Telescope is nice but a little awkward to use due to the fact that the tripod is so short. Instructions were a little complicated but seems to do the job....Great scope...Great scope for my 8 year old niece. She really enjoys it."
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Get a new perspective on nature and the Universe with the ideal day-to-night telescope, Travel Scope 70 DX. This refractor telescope includes a full height tripod and lots of bonus accessories, include a smartphone adapter so you can capture images and video through the eyepiece. It all packs up into a high-quality custom backpack—ready to go wherever your adventures take you. Whether you take it along on your next camping trip or enjoy an impromptu backyard stargazing session, setting up the telescope is a breeze. Even on your first time out, you can assemble the telescope and its accessories in just a few minutes. The adjustable tripod legs allow you to customize the telescope’s height or place it on raised surfaces like a picnic table. By night, Travel Scope 70 DX delivers great views of the planets, the Moon, star clusters and brighter deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy. During the day, Travel Scope 70 DX doubles as a spotting scope. Enjoy amazing views of birds, wildlife, boats on the water, migrating whales, and so much more. The entire telescope kit weighs just 3.3 pounds, so you can take it anywhere, hassle-free. Smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release Create your own stunning images and video of celestial or terrestrial objects with the smartphone adapter. With its light, rigid frame, this accessory allows you to connect any smartphone to your Travel Scope’s eyepiece. The additional magnification provided by the eyepiece allows your phone to capture great images of the Moon and planets. This smartphone adapter installs easily by clamping over the top of an eyepiece. The smartphone is held in position with the help of tightening knobs that securely lock your phone in place. To capture the best image, Celestron has also provided a Bluetooth shutter release that allows you to trigger the camera’s shutter on any Android or iOS smartphone remotely, without disturbing the placement of your phone and telescope. NOTE: Some large and/or bulky phone cases (including folio style cases) may need to be removed for the phone to fit in the adapter. Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope Navigate the sky confidently with Travel Scope 70 DX’s intuitive pan handle. The Alt-Az control with clutch allows for smooth tracking and accurate pointing. Like a photographic tripod, you can move the clutch in an up/down, left/right fashion to follow your object in the eyepiece. Deluxe Accessories Included In addition to the smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release, Travel Scope 70 DX includes a full selection of optical accessories, including two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), an erect image diagonal, a finderscope, a 2x Barlow lens, and a 1.25” Moon filter. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications so you can view your subject at low or high power. The erect image diagonal allows for more comfortable viewing and right-side-up images. The permanently mounted finderscope will help you locate objects and quickly center them in your telescope’s eyepiece. Lastly, the Moon filter reduces glare and increases contrast on the surface of the Moon. Travel Backpack Pack up your optical tube, tripod, eyepieces, and accessories safely and securely in the included custom backpack. Starry Night Software Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing detailed information, plus tips and tricks for viewing our Solar System and beyond. Downloadable Robert Reeves’ Lunar Landscapes eBook Familiarize yourself with the Moon, our neighboring world, with Robert Reeves’ Lunar Landscapes eBook. This fascinating guide will take you on a tour of the Moon’s top geographical features, from the crater Tycho to the Sea of Tranquility where Apollo 11 astronauts landed.Top comment"Celestron Travel Scope...Telescope is nice but a little awkward to use due to the fact that the tripod is so short. Instructions were a little complicated but seems to do the job....Great scope...Great scope for my 8 year old niece. She really enjoys it."
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Get a new perspective on nature and the Universe with the ideal day-to-night telescope, Travel Scope 70 DX. This refractor telescope includes a full height tripod and lots of bonus accessories, include a smartphone adapter so you can capture images and video through the eyepiece. It all packs up into a high-quality custom backpack—ready to go wherever your adventures take you. Whether you take it along on your next camping trip or enjoy an impromptu backyard stargazing session, setting up the telescope is a breeze. Even on your first time out, you can assemble the telescope and its accessories in just a few minutes. The adjustable tripod legs allow you to customize the telescope’s height or place it on raised surfaces like a picnic table. By night, Travel Scope 70 DX delivers great views of the planets, the Moon, star clusters and brighter deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy. During the day, Travel Scope 70 DX doubles as a spotting scope. Enjoy amazing views of birds, wildlife, boats on the water, migrating whales, and so much more. The entire telescope kit weighs just 3.3 pounds, so you can take it anywhere, hassle-free. Smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release Create your own stunning images and video of celestial or terrestrial objects with the smartphone adapter. With its light, rigid frame, this accessory allows you to connect any smartphone to your Travel Scope’s eyepiece. The additional magnification provided by the eyepiece allows your phone to capture great images of the Moon and planets. This smartphone adapter installs easily by clamping over the top of an eyepiece. The smartphone is held in position with the help of tightening knobs that securely lock your phone in place. To capture the best image, Celestron has also provided a Bluetooth shutter release that allows you to trigger the camera’s shutter on any Android or iOS smartphone remotely, without disturbing the placement of your phone and telescope. NOTE: Some large and/or bulky phone cases (including folio style cases) may need to be removed for the phone to fit in the adapter. Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope Navigate the sky confidently with Travel Scope 70 DX’s intuitive pan handle. The Alt-Az control with clutch allows for smooth tracking and accurate pointing. Like a photographic tripod, you can move the clutch in an up/down, left/right fashion to follow your object in the eyepiece. Deluxe Accessories Included In addition to the smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release, Travel Scope 70 DX includes a full selection of optical accessories, including two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), an erect image diagonal, a finderscope, a 2x Barlow lens, and a 1.25” Moon filter. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications so you can view your subject at low or high power. The erect image diagonal allows for more comfortable viewing and right-side-up images. The permanently mounted finderscope will help you locate objects and quickly center them in your telescope’s eyepiece. Lastly, the Moon filter reduces glare and increases contrast on the surface of the Moon. Travel Backpack Pack up your optical tube, tripod, eyepieces, and accessories safely and securely in the included custom backpack. Starry Night Software Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing detailed information, plus tips and tricks for viewing our Solar System and beyond. Downloadable Robert Reeves’ Lunar Landscapes eBook Familiarize yourself with the Moon, our neighboring world, with Robert Reeves’ Lunar Landscapes eBook. This fascinating guide will take you on a tour of the Moon’s top geographical features, from the crater Tycho to the Sea of Tranquility where Apollo 11 astronauts landed.See all TelescopesYour price for this item is $92.99The comparable value price is $168.95Select pickup
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Celestron - Eclipsmart Travel Solar Scope 50 Refractor Telescope - White/Black
Model: 22060SKU: 5869204Top comment"Good little scope for viewing the eclipse...Bought this scope to view the total eclipse August 21, 2017. ...My Celestron Travel scope 50......Been needed this type of scope for many years. Just in time for the Eclipse."
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Celestron’s EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50 is a dedicated white-light solar telescope for the observer on the go. It’s lightweight, compact, and easy to transport—perfect for viewing the solar photosphere and sunspots. At the heart of this 50mm refractor-style solar scope, you’ll find Celestron’s Solar Safe, full-aperture glass filter material, which ensures safe views of eclipses, transits, sunspots, and any other solar event. The EclipSmart telescope features a dual-lens, non-removable glass solar filter that conforms to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) standard. The EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50 offers much higher magnifications for viewing sunspots or planetary transits than you would get using solar eclipse glasses or binoculars. The telescope comes complete with everything you need and makes it easy to share the Sun as well as partial and total solar eclipses with the whole family. Solar Safe Technology EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology—the ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation, including IR and UV light, plus 99.999% of visible light. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is safe for direct observation of the Sun. Solar Safe products conform to and meet the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2:2015(E), Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun, EN 1836:2005 + A1:2007 (E) for an E15 Filter for the Direct Observation of the Sun and AS/NZS 1338.1:2012, Filters for Eye Protectors. Important safety note: inspect your filter before every use. Do not use and discard if damaged, scratched, or separated from the frame in any way. Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope Navigate the sky with a pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing. Move the clutch in an up/down, left/right fashion to track the Sun in the eyepiece as it appears to drift across the daytime sky. Accessories Included The EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50 comes with one eyepiece (20mm), a hybrid star diagonal for a more comfortable viewing angle, a permanently attached solar finderscope, and a travel backpack. Solar Finderscope – The EclipSmart telescope comes with a safe solar finderscope that allows you to align your telescope without looking directly at the Sun. The finderscope comes pre-installed and ready for use. Simply center the projection arm’s shadow on the bull’s eye, and the Sun will be positioned within the field of view of your telescope’s eyepiece. Travel Backpack – A custom backpack comes with your telescope so you can store your optical tube, tripod, eyepieces, and accessories. Traveling with your EclipSmart scope is a breeze; all the components fit comfortably inside the backpack. Upcoming Eclipses 2023 - On October 14, 2023, the famed “Ring of Fire” will encircle a darkened Moon during a spectacular annular eclipse. This phenomenon occurs when the Moon is too far from Earth to cover the Sun completely. The Sun's corona is not visible during an annular eclipse. 2024 - On April 8, 2024, the Moon will completely cover the Sun during an awe-inspiring Total Solar Eclipse. Observers within the path of totality will witness the sun’s dazzling corona, the “diamond ring” effect, and day turn to night.See all TelescopesTop comment"Good little scope for viewing the eclipse...Bought this scope to view the total eclipse August 21, 2017. ...My Celestron Travel scope 50......Been needed this type of scope for many years. Just in time for the Eclipse."
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Celestron’s EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50 is a dedicated white-light solar telescope for the observer on the go. It’s lightweight, compact, and easy to transport—perfect for viewing the solar photosphere and sunspots. At the heart of this 50mm refractor-style solar scope, you’ll find Celestron’s Solar Safe, full-aperture glass filter material, which ensures safe views of eclipses, transits, sunspots, and any other solar event. The EclipSmart telescope features a dual-lens, non-removable glass solar filter that conforms to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) standard. The EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50 offers much higher magnifications for viewing sunspots or planetary transits than you would get using solar eclipse glasses or binoculars. The telescope comes complete with everything you need and makes it easy to share the Sun as well as partial and total solar eclipses with the whole family. Solar Safe Technology EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology—the ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation, including IR and UV light, plus 99.999% of visible light. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is safe for direct observation of the Sun. Solar Safe products conform to and meet the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2:2015(E), Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun, EN 1836:2005 + A1:2007 (E) for an E15 Filter for the Direct Observation of the Sun and AS/NZS 1338.1:2012, Filters for Eye Protectors. Important safety note: inspect your filter before every use. Do not use and discard if damaged, scratched, or separated from the frame in any way. Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope Navigate the sky with a pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing. Move the clutch in an up/down, left/right fashion to track the Sun in the eyepiece as it appears to drift across the daytime sky. Accessories Included The EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50 comes with one eyepiece (20mm), a hybrid star diagonal for a more comfortable viewing angle, a permanently attached solar finderscope, and a travel backpack. Solar Finderscope – The EclipSmart telescope comes with a safe solar finderscope that allows you to align your telescope without looking directly at the Sun. The finderscope comes pre-installed and ready for use. Simply center the projection arm’s shadow on the bull’s eye, and the Sun will be positioned within the field of view of your telescope’s eyepiece. Travel Backpack – A custom backpack comes with your telescope so you can store your optical tube, tripod, eyepieces, and accessories. Traveling with your EclipSmart scope is a breeze; all the components fit comfortably inside the backpack. Upcoming Eclipses 2023 - On October 14, 2023, the famed “Ring of Fire” will encircle a darkened Moon during a spectacular annular eclipse. This phenomenon occurs when the Moon is too far from Earth to cover the Sun completely. The Sun's corona is not visible during an annular eclipse. 2024 - On April 8, 2024, the Moon will completely cover the Sun during an awe-inspiring Total Solar Eclipse. Observers within the path of totality will witness the sun’s dazzling corona, the “diamond ring” effect, and day turn to night.Barska - Blackhawk 10 x 25 Waterproof Monocular - Black
Model: AA12130SKU: 1420501Top comment"I enjoy the compactness of this scope. Great viewing easy to handle and a must have for those in need....I really like this one its view is great if you are used to scopes its very simple to use good distance for the size of it. palm size comes with strap."
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With 10x magnification, multicoated optics and a roof prism, this Barska Blackhawk AA12130 monocular makes it easy to bring faraway objects into close view. The waterproof and fog-proof design enables use in a variety of weather conditions.Top comment"I enjoy the compactness of this scope. Great viewing easy to handle and a must have for those in need....I really like this one its view is great if you are used to scopes its very simple to use good distance for the size of it. palm size comes with strap."
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With 10x magnification, multicoated optics and a roof prism, this Barska Blackhawk AA12130 monocular makes it easy to bring faraway objects into close view. The waterproof and fog-proof design enables use in a variety of weather conditions.See all Binoculars, Telescopes & OpticsYour price for this item is $32.99National Geographic - 114mm Achromatic Reflector Telescope - Black
Model: 80-10114SKU: 6442999See all TelescopesProduct Description
Observe the sky with this National Geographic 80-20114 carbon fiber wrap reflector telescope. The 500mm focal length and 114mm aperture provide an excellent definition of deep-sky photography, while the interchangeable Plossl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens deliver enhanced magnification. This National Geographic carbon fiber wrap reflector telescope has an adjustable tripod with an accessory tray for convenient stability and storage.See all TelescopesSee all TelescopesProduct Description
Observe the sky with this National Geographic 80-20114 carbon fiber wrap reflector telescope. The 500mm focal length and 114mm aperture provide an excellent definition of deep-sky photography, while the interchangeable Plossl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens deliver enhanced magnification. This National Geographic carbon fiber wrap reflector telescope has an adjustable tripod with an accessory tray for convenient stability and storage.Celestron - AstroMaster Accessory Kit AstroMaster Accessory Kit - Multicolor
Model: 94307SKU: 5360394See all TelescopesYour price for this item is $57.99The comparable value price is $116.95Select pickup
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Unistellar - Odyssey Fully Automated and Compact Smart Telescope - Black
Model: ES-ODYSSEYSKU: 6569611Top comment"This is a great scope. It is so easy to use and gives great results. "
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Odyssey is an advanced Smart Telescope, yet it’s compact, lightweight, user-friendly and working with an intuitive app to allow you to observe the Universe from any light polluted city. It’s the first telescope to let you discover both planets and far away nebulae or galaxies with just a click on your App. Our Stellar Autofocus ensures perfect sharpness throughout the observation. Unistellar partners with NASA and SETI for Research.Top comment"This is a great scope. It is so easy to use and gives great results. "
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Odyssey is an advanced Smart Telescope, yet it’s compact, lightweight, user-friendly and working with an intuitive app to allow you to observe the Universe from any light polluted city. It’s the first telescope to let you discover both planets and far away nebulae or galaxies with just a click on your App. Our Stellar Autofocus ensures perfect sharpness throughout the observation. Unistellar partners with NASA and SETI for Research.See all TelescopesYour price for this item is $2,299.99Sold OutVaonis - Hestia Smartphone-Based Telescope with Full-Size Tripod and Solar Filter - Black
Model: ES-HESTIAPREMIUMSKU: 6582667See all TelescopesYour price for this item is $349.99Unistellar - Odyssey Smart Solar Filter 82mm - Black
Model: ES-ODSSEYSOLARSKU: 6576877Top comment"Premium Package for the Odyssey scopes...You place it on the end of the tube, position the scope with the arm to the right of you, standing behind the scope, in line with the sun. "
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With Odyssey's Smart Solar Filter, you can leverage the power of this smart telescope with the highest real resolution to discover the most detailed views of the Sun a smart telescope has ever offered, in a quick, safe, and simple way. This all-in-one package includes a solar filter that perfectly fits your Unistellar Odyssey telescope with a polymer sheet designed to reduce the Sun's light by 100,000 times, as well as a solar mode in the Unistellar App that will elevate your observing experience to new heights. Get ready to discover the Sun with our Smart Solar Filter!Top comment"Premium Package for the Odyssey scopes...You place it on the end of the tube, position the scope with the arm to the right of you, standing behind the scope, in line with the sun. "
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With Odyssey's Smart Solar Filter, you can leverage the power of this smart telescope with the highest real resolution to discover the most detailed views of the Sun a smart telescope has ever offered, in a quick, safe, and simple way. This all-in-one package includes a solar filter that perfectly fits your Unistellar Odyssey telescope with a polymer sheet designed to reduce the Sun's light by 100,000 times, as well as a solar mode in the Unistellar App that will elevate your observing experience to new heights. Get ready to discover the Sun with our Smart Solar Filter!See all TelescopesYour price for this item is $199.99Rexing - Digital Rechargeable Tripod Scope - Black
Model: BBYNVS1SKU: 6466926See all Binoculars, Telescopes & OpticsYour price for this item is $239.99The comparable value price is $439.99













