Celestron TravelScope 70 DX Refractor Telescope with Backpack
Item #22035
A complete portable telescope kit for day-to-night observing—includes smartphone photography tools, full-height tripod, and a custom travel backpack.
Whether you're watching birds by day or star clusters by night, the Celestron TravelScope 70 DX offers a versatile, lightweight, and all-inclusive solution for explorers of every kind. With a wide-field 70mm aperture refractor, an easy-to-use manual Alt-Az mount, and a thoughtfully curated bundle of accessories—including a smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release—this telescope is ready to go wherever curiosity leads you.
Packaged in a rugged custom backpack, the TravelScope 70 DX is ideal for families, beginners, travelers, students, or anyone who wants a portable telescope that doesn’t skimp on optical performance. At just 3.3 pounds, it’s light enough to take on hikes, road trips, or spontaneous backyard observing sessions without missing a beat.
See the World—Then the Universe
With a 70mm aperture and 400mm focal length, the TravelScope 70 DX gathers enough light to show the Moon’s craters and ridges in detail, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, bright star clusters, and even extended deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy. The included 20mm and 10mm eyepieces provide magnifications of 20x and 40x, and the 2x Barlow lens doubles those powers to 40x and 80x for closer views. Thanks to its fully coated optics, the image is bright and contrasty, whether you're looking at a bird in a tree or a planet in the sky.
The 45° erect image diagonal ensures that views are correctly oriented, making this telescope equally suited for daytime terrestrial use. Scan the treetops, track wildlife, or observe ships and landscapes across great distances—all with the same kit that takes you into the stars once the Sun sets.
Effortless Setup, Smooth Tracking
The manual Alt-Azimuth mount with pan handle clutch offers intuitive movement: up/down and left/right, just like a camera tripod. This lets beginners and casual users easily follow moving targets and make small positional corrections when observing or photographing through the eyepiece. The included tripod adjusts from 22" to 52" in height, and features a center tray to hold eyepieces or accessories while you observe.
Smartphone Imaging, Simplified
One of the standout features of the TravelScope 70 DX is its support for basic astrophotography and digiscoping. Included is a smartphone adapter that clamps securely over the top of any standard 1.25" eyepiece (45mm or smaller outer diameter), allowing you to center your phone's camera and record what you see through the telescope.
To make the experience smoother, Celestron also includes a Bluetooth shutter release, letting you capture stills or start video recording without touching your phone—a major advantage when trying to keep your target in frame. Whether you're capturing a lunar close-up or a long-distance bird photo, the setup is easy, fun, and surprisingly effective.
A Fully Loaded Kit
Unlike many entry-level telescopes that require extra purchases, the TravelScope 70 DX includes everything you need to get started. Alongside the OTA, mount, and tripod, you get:
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Two eyepieces: 20mm and 10mm for low and medium power
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2x Barlow lens: Doubles magnification of each eyepiece
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Erect image diagonal: Right-side-up views for terrestrial use
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5x24 finderscope: Helps locate and center your target
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#58 Green Glass Moon filter: Reduces glare and enhances lunar contrast
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Smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter remote
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Celestron’s Starry Night Basic software and SkyPortal app for sky mapping
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Custom-fitted backpack for travel, storage, and organization
Everything fits comfortably in the backpack for easy grab-and-go observing.
Observing Tip
Use the Moon filter when observing near or full phases to reduce brightness and improve contrast. For daytime use, the erect image diagonal makes this telescope perfect for watching birds, wildlife, or scenic vistas. To avoid vibration when imaging, use the included Bluetooth shutter release and a sturdy surface or weighted tripod legs for extra stability.
Final Thoughts
The Celestron TravelScope 70 DX hits the sweet spot between portability, ease of use, and genuine observing performance. With a thoughtfully packed kit of optical and imaging accessories, it’s an ideal first telescope for the curious mind or the traveling explorer. Whether you're photographing the Moon or watching eagles soar across a canyon, the TravelScope 70 DX is your all-in-one observing solution that fits in a backpack—and into your everyday adventures.
