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The Celestron Travel Scope 80mm f/5 AZ Refractor Telescope Kit is designed for portability and ease-of-use for both astronomical and terrestrial use. Its refractor-style optical tube has a respectable aperture that gathers the amount of light required to ensure views of the moon and planets remain bright and clear. Included with this model of the Travel Scope is a universal smartphone digiscoping adapter that lets you capture photos and videos through the eyepieces for easy editing, enjoyment, and sharing.
A photo-style alt-az pan/tilt head easily mounts the OTA with a simple screw and has a single control handle that allows for 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 erecting prism corrects views horizontally and laterally so the Travel Scope can be used as a conventional spotting scope, and it comes with to eyepieces offering 20x and 40x magnifications, although any 1.25" astronomical eyepiece may be used. Everything in this kit — OTA, tripod, head, and accessories — fits inside the included backpack to make it as portable possible.
- 80mm aperture is ideal for lunar and planetary viewing as well as terrestrial use
- Fast f/5 focal ratio ensures views remain bright
- Short 400mm focal length produces lower magnifications for wider fields of view to complement the manual mount
- Refractor-style light path produces sharp and clear views with limited aberration
- Anti-reflection fully coated optics improves light transmission, color rendition, sharpness, and contrast
- 1.25" 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 pan/tilt and subject tracking
- Locking handle sets altitude
- Photo-style tripod
- Lightweight and durable aluminum legs
- Three leg sections allow it to be set on a table or extended to full height
- Simple snap-locks allow for fast set up and break down
- Adjustable height from 22" to 52" to accommodate a wide variety of users and viewing positions
- 1.25" diameter barrel accepts most astronomical filters
- 10mm produces high 40x power
- 20mm produces low 20x magnification
- 45° angle puts head in comfortable position for celestial and terrestrial viewing
- Integrated erecting prism corrects view horizontally and vertically for land use
- 1.25" diameter eyepiece holder accepts many eyepieces and accessories
- Capture photos and video through eyepieces for easy sharing
- Fast and easy installation, use, and removal for visual observations
- Fits most popular smartphones, often without having to remove protective cases
- Fully adjustable for any camera lens position
- Light 6-ounce weight
- 5x magnification produces a wide field of view to make finding subjects easy and star-hopping navigation faster
- Straight-through viewing
- Includes mounting bracket
- Water- and tear-resistant canvas
- Holds scope, tripod, mount, and accessories
- Padded interior protects gear