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Take a compact optic that works as a telescope or spotting scope, add the gear to capture images through your phone, top it off with a filter for safely observing a solar eclipse, and you get this Celestron Travel Scope DX 70mm f/6 AZ Refractor Telescope and EclipSmart Solar Filter Kit from B&H. You can use the Travel Scope DX for everything from wildlife observation to stargazing, and when you add the ISO-compliant solar filter, you can observe and photograph an eclipse and share images with sure-to-be-impressed friends. The kit even comes with a backpack so you can take this versatile optic and its accessories wherever adventure leads you.
The Celestron Travel Scope DX 70mm f/6 AZ Refractor Telescope is designed for portability and ease of use for both astronomical and Earth-bound use, and with a slew of accessories including a smartphone adapter you'll be able to document, share, and post everything you see.
Its refractor-style optical tube assembly (OTA) has a respectable aperture that gathers the light needed to get great views of the moon, large planets like Jupiter and Mars, as well as stars and constellations. A photo-style alt-az pan/tilt head easily mounts the OTA with a simple screw and has a single control handle that enables 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.
In addition to the smartphone photo adapter, Celestron includes a Bluetooth remote shutter release that is compatible with most Android and iOS phones so you can take a photo or video without having to touch your devices, which can cause unwanted vibrations. For visual observation, you also get a moon filter to safely look at it, an erecting prism that corrects views horizontally and laterally so the Travel Scope can be used as a conventional spotting scope, plus two eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens. Everything in this kit—OTA, tripod, head, and accessories—fits inside a dedicated canvas backpack to make it as portable as possible.
- 70mm aperture is ideal for viewing the moon, large planets, constellations, and other celestial objects
- Fast f/5.7 focal ratio
- 400mm focal length
- Achromatic refractor optical design
- Anti-reflection fully coated optics improve light transmission, color rendition, sharpness, and contrast
- Resolution: 1.99 arcsec, Raleigh; 1.66 arcsec, Dawes
- 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
- Integrated level
- Easy-use photo-style
- Adjustable height from 22 to 52"
- Lightweight and durable aluminum legs
- Four 1.25" diameter leg sections allow it to be set on a table or extended to full height
- Extendable center column makes it a full-sized tripod with a compact form factor
- Simple snap-locks allow for fast setup and breakdown
- Center tray holds accessories like eyepieces, filters, and smartphones and keeps them close at hand
- Fast and easy installation and use
- Capture photos and video through any eyepiece
- Fits most smartphone models and can often be used with case still on phone
- Not just for telescopes—use on spotting scopes, binoculars, microscopes, and all kinds of optical devices
- Reduce vibration by taking a picture with your phone without having to touch it
- Near-universal compatibility with Android or iOS smartphones
- Bluetooth connectivity is fast and easy
- 1.25" diameter barrel accepts most astronomical filters
- 10mm produces 40x power
- 20mm produces 20x magnification
- Fits most 1.25" eyepieces and can easily be moved between eyepieces
- Neutral density filter reduces the brightness of the moon, without changing its color, for safe viewing when it is more than half-full
- Transmits light uniformly across the entire visual spectrum while stepping down the light throughput by 87%
- Improves contrast while eliminating reflections, ghosting, or stray interference light
- 1.25" nosepiece and holder is compatible with all accessories in the telescope kit
- 2x magnification effectively doubles the power of each eyepiece, producing high magnifications without affecting eye relief to make viewing more comfortable
- 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
- Low 5x magnification produces a wide field of view to make finding subjects easy and star-hopping navigation faster
- Straight-through viewing
- Mounting bracket included
- Water- and tear-resistant canvas
- Holds scope, tripod, mount, and accessories
- Padded interior protects gear
Purpose-built to fit their 70mm Travel Scope and AZ or EQ PowerSeeker OTA's, the Celestron EclipSmart White-Light Solar Filter easily mounts to the front of the dew shield to convert it into a solar scope for viewing the sun or solar eclipses. The housing is modeled on the original lens cap for a tight fit and is equipped with three thumbscrews to secure it place for additional safety. Made of a proprietary Mylar film, if filters 99.999% of the intense visible light from the sun while blocking 100% of harmful ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation. A push-on cap protects the filter when not in use. This filter conforms to and meets the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2, 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.