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Lightweight 80mm refractor telescope with backpack and smartphone adapter

Celestron

Celestron Travel Scope 80 Refractor Telescope 4.5 lb

SKU CH-JKGD-JZ4F4

Portable 80mm refractor telescope weighing 4.5 lb for terrestrial and celestial viewing with backpack and smartphone adapter

  • Portable 80 mm refractor for travel astronomy
  • Weighs only 4.5 lb for easy transport
  • Erect image diagonal enables daytime spotting scope use
  • Quick no-tool assembly gets you observing in minutes
  • Smartphone adapter included for simple astrophotography

Portable 80mm Refractor Telescope

The Celestron Travel Scope 80 is a lightweight refractor telescope designed for both terrestrial and celestial viewing. Weighing just 4.5 pounds, it suits beginners and casual observers who want a grab-and-go instrument for backyard stargazing or travel. The optical tube and accessories pack into the included backpack for easy transport.

Check Tripod Height and Mount Type

The telescope uses a manual Alt-Azimuth mount with a pan handle and clutch for pointing. Verify that the adjustable tripod legs can reach a comfortable viewing height for your intended locations, whether on the ground or a raised surface. No motorised tracking or computerised alignment is included, so consider whether manual object location matches your experience level.

Erect Image Diagonal and Smartphone Adapter

An erect image star diagonal provides correctly oriented views for daytime spotting and night observation. The bundled smartphone adapter allows basic afocal photography through the eyepiece. All components store inside the supplied backpack, keeping the optical tube, tripod, and accessories protected during transport and storage.

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Price $107.99
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Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the Travel Scope 80 and do I need to buy anything else to start observing?

The package includes the 80mm refractor optical tube, an erect image star diagonal, a manual Alt-Azimuth mount with pan handle and clutch, an adjustable tripod, a smartphone adapter and a backpack for transport. No extra items are required to begin viewing.

The listing mentions only one aperture size; how do I know this 80mm model is the right choice for me?

The 80mm aperture gathers enough light to show lunar craters, planetary discs, bright star clusters and larger nebulae such as the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy, while keeping the complete kit at 4.5 lb for easy carrying on hikes or camping trips.

What does the 80mm aperture actually show when I take the telescope into my backyard at night?

With the 80mm objective you can resolve detail on the Moon, see the cloud bands on Jupiter and the rings of Saturn, split bright double stars, and detect the fuzzy glow of the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy under dark skies.

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