The Levenhuk Skyline Travel 50 50mm f/7 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope is designed for portability and ease-of-use for both astronomical and terrestrial observations. Its refractor-style optical tube has a respectable aperture that gathers copious amounts of light for viewing the moon, planets, and bright deep sky objects like stars and clusters; and a shorter focal length that produces a moderate magnification potential. A photo-style alt-azimuth pan/tilt head easily mounts the optical tube assembly (OTA) with a simple screw, has a control handle to enable smooth movement, and locks the altitude in place for hands-free use to minimize vibration.
Supporting it all is a photo-style tripod that collapses low enough for tabletop use and extends to full-sized height. The included prism corrects the view, enabling the scope to be used as a conventional terrestrial spotting scope, and it comes with two eyepieces offering low 18x and high 45x magnifications, although any 1.25" astronomical eyepiece may be used. Everything in this kit — OTA, tripod, head, and accessories — fit inside the included backpack to make it as portable and easy-to-carry as possible.
- 50mm aperture is ideal for lunar and planetary viewing, and for observing bright deep-sky objects such as stars, star clusters, and nebulae
- 360mm focal length keeps the overall length relatively short to be easier to set up and transport
- Refractor optical design produces clearer views with reduced chromatic aberration and fringing versus reflector designs
- Anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics improve light transmission, color rendition, sharpness, and contrast
- Reliable and sturdy rack-and-pinion focuser
- Integrated dew shield prevents condensation at night, and minimizes glare during the day
- Manual pan/tilt photo-style alt-azimuth
- Control handle for easier adjustment and tracking
- Locking handle sets altitude
- Integrated level
- Easy-use photo-style
- Lightweight and durable aluminum legs
- Four leg sections
- Adjustable height from 15.5-49" (40-125cm) allows it to be set on a table or extended to full height
- Simple snap-locks allow for fast setup and breakdown
- 1.25" diameter barrel accepts most astronomical filters
- 8mm produces high 45x power
- Low-power 20mm yields 18x magnification
- Integrated erecting prism corrects view for terrestrial use
- 1.25" eyepiece holder to accept larger, more popular eyepieces
- 45° angle puts head in comfortable position for celestial and terrestrial viewing
- 3x magnification triples the power of any eyepiece
- 1.25" snout and holder makes it compatible with most eyepieces, accessories, and eyepiece holders
- 2x magnification produces a wide field of view to make finding subjects easy and star-hopping navigation faster
- Straight-through viewing
- Water- and tear-resistant canvas
- Holds scope, tripod, mount, and accessories
- Padded interior protects gear