Celestron 70 Travelscope

Name: Celestron 70 Travelscope
Brand: Celestron
SKU: 050234210355
Price: 1710 ZAR
Availability: InStock

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Positive "The Celestron Travelscope 70 is generally well-regarded as an excellent beginner telescope that offers good value, portability, and versatility for both celestial and terrestrial viewing."

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The Story

The Celestron 70 Travelscope is a versatile 70mm refractor telescope designed for both celestial and terrestrial viewing on the go. With its lightweight frame, quick no-tool setup, and included custom backpack, it's perfect for impromptu stargazing sessions or daytime spotting scope use. This complete kit includes two eyepieces, a 45° erect image diagonal, finderscope, and adjustable tripod—all weighing just 3.3 pounds for ultimate portability.

add_circle The Upside

check Extremely portable and lightweight at just 3.3 pounds total
check Versatile for both celestial (night) and terrestrial (day) viewing
check Complete kit includes all necessary accessories and backpack

remove_circle The Downside

close 70mm aperture limits viewing of fainter deep-sky objects
close Manual tracking requires practice for celestial objects
close Basic tripod may be less stable than heavier models

Specifications & features

Key features

check_circle 70mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics
check_circle Lightweight design with custom backpack for easy transport
check_circle Quick no-tool setup for immediate observing
check_circle Includes two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm) and 45° erect image diagonal
check_circle Manual Alt-Az mount with pan handle control for smooth tracking