Celestron TravelScope 60 DX Refractor Telescope with Backpack
Item #22007
An ultra-portable 60mm refractor telescope kit with accessories for stargazing, nature viewing, and smartphone photography—ready to travel wherever you do.
Looking for a telescope that’s as adventurous as you are? The Celestron TravelScope 60 DX is a complete refractor telescope package designed to go wherever curiosity calls—whether that’s to the Moon, a mountain overlook, or your own backyard. With a 60mm aperture, lightweight aluminum optical tube, full-height tripod, and a suite of deluxe accessories—including a smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release—this telescope is perfect for beginners, students, families, and anyone who wants to explore the world around them, day or night.
Best of all, it all fits neatly into a custom backpack, making it one of the easiest and most enjoyable grab-and-go telescopes in its class.
Versatility That Goes from Backyard to Backcountry
The 60mm aperture is ideal for casual viewing of both terrestrial and celestial targets. At night, the TravelScope 60 DX reveals the Moon’s craters, Jupiter’s moons, Saturn’s rings, and bright star clusters or nebulae like Orion. During the day, it doubles as a compact spotting scope—perfect for watching wildlife, scanning the horizon, or enjoying long-range views at parks and scenic overlooks.
Its 360mm focal length and f/6 focal ratio offer a balanced combination of magnification and wide-field performance, while fully coated glass optics ensure your views are bright, sharp, and high in contrast.
Smart, Simple Setup
Designed for convenience, the manual Alt-Azimuth mount includes a pan handle clutch, so you can easily aim the telescope in any direction with smooth, steady control. It’s intuitive even for first-time users—just point and view.
The included aluminum tripod adjusts from tabletop height to standing height (22" to 52"), and it includes an accessory tray to keep your eyepieces organized during a session. Setup takes only minutes, with no tools required.
Capture What You See
The included smartphone adapter lets you record images and video of the Moon, planets, and wildlife through the eyepiece using almost any smartphone. Simply clamp the adapter over the eyepiece, center your phone's camera over the opening, and secure it in place using the tightening knobs.
To avoid shaking the telescope during imaging, Celestron also includes a Bluetooth shutter release remote—a small, wireless device that lets you trigger your phone’s shutter without touching the screen or scope. It’s a perfect intro to astrophotography or digiscoping.
Everything Included—No Guesswork, No Extras Needed
The TravelScope 60 DX comes fully loaded with accessories so you can begin observing right out of the box:
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Two eyepieces: 20mm (18x) and 8mm (45x) for low and medium power
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3x Barlow lens: Boosts magnification to 54x and 135x
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45° erect image diagonal: Delivers upright, correctly oriented views—great for daytime use
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5x24 finderscope: Helps you locate and center objects
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Smartphone adapter + Bluetooth shutter release: For hands-free mobile photography
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Celestron SkyPortal app and Starry Night Basic software: Explore celestial objects with guided tools
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Custom backpack: Fits telescope, tripod, eyepieces, and all accessories
Everything fits snugly in the included padded backpack for safe storage, easy travel, and quick deployment whenever inspiration strikes.
Observing Tip
Use the 20mm eyepiece and Barlow lens combo (54x) for a detailed look at the Moon's surface—especially near the terminator, where shadows enhance craters and mountain relief. For daytime use, the 45° diagonal ensures your image is right-side-up, which is especially helpful for watching birds, wildlife, or distant scenery.
Final Thoughts
The Celestron TravelScope 60 DX is more than just a beginner telescope—it’s a full-fledged, lightweight observing system designed to go where bulky telescopes can’t. With a complete optical and imaging toolkit in one package, it’s perfect for impromptu stargazing sessions, nature observation, classroom enrichment, or just packing along on your next trip outdoors. It’s a powerful first step into astronomy that delivers real value—and real fun.
