Celestron Travel Scope 60 DX with Backpack

Get a new perspective on both nature and the Universe with the Celestron Travel Scope 60 DX, a versatile day-to-night refractor telescope designed for adventure. Combining portable performance with convenient features, this complete observing package includes a full-height adjustable tripod, bonus accessories, and a smartphone adapter that lets you capture images and video directly through the eyepiece. Designed for easy transportation, the entire telescope kit weighs just 5.5 pounds and packs neatly into a custom high-quality backpack. Whether you're heading out on a camping trip, exploring the outdoors, or enjoying an impromptu backyard stargazing session, the Travel Scope 60 DX is easy to take wherever you go. Setup is quick and straightforward, even for first-time users. You can assemble the telescope and accessories in just a few minutes, while the adjustable tripod legs allow you to customize the viewing height or position the telescope on a raised surface such as a picnic table. At night, explore the Moon, planets, star clusters, and brighter deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy. During the day, the Travel Scope 60 DX transforms into a capable spotting scope for observing birds, wildlife, boats, migrating whales, and distant scenery.

Smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release

Create your own images and video of celestial or terrestrial objects with the smartphone adapter. With its light, rigid frame, this accessory allows you to connect any smartphone to your Travel Scope’s eyepiece. The additional magnification provided by the eyepiece allows your phone to capture great images of the Moon and planets. This smartphone adapter installs easily by clamping over the top of an eyepiece. The smartphone is held in position with the help of tightening knobs that securely lock your phone in place.

(NOTE: Some large and/or bulky phone cases (including folio style cases) may need to be removed for the phone to fit in the adapter.) To capture the best image, Celestron has also provided a Bluetooth shutter release that allows you to trigger the camera’s shutter on any Android or iOS smartphone remotely, without disturbing the placement of your phone and telescope, for a perfectly steady shot.

Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope

Navigate the sky confidently with Travel Scope 60 DX’s intuitive pan handle. The Alt-Az control with clutch allows for smooth tracking and accurate pointing. Like a photographic tripod, you can move the clutch up, down, left, or right to follow your target in the eyepiece.

Deluxe Accessories Included

In addition to the smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release, Travel Scope 60 DX includes a full selection of optical accessories, including two eyepieces (20mm and 8mm), an erect image diagonal, a finderscope, and a 3x Barlow lens. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications so you can view your subject at low or high power. The erect image diagonal allows for more comfortable viewing and right-side-up images. The permanently mounted finderscope will help you locate objects and quickly center them in your telescope’s eyepiece.

Travel Backpack

Pack up your optical tube, tripod, eyepieces, and accessories safely and securely in the included custom backpack.

Starry Night Software

Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing detailed information, plus tips and tricks for viewing our Solar System and beyond.

Features

• A portable telescope kit with everything you need to get started: 60mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics, full height tripod, travel backpack, plus lots more
• Smartphone Photography Accessories - Capture images and video through your Travel Scope with the included smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release
• More Bonus Accessories – You’ll also receive two eyepieces (20mm and 8mm), an erect image star diagonal, a 3x Barlow lens, and a finderscope
• Day-to-Night Performance – Use your Travel Scope for astronomical viewing at night or for observation of birds, nature, and wildlife during the day
• The custom backpack fits your telescope and all its accessories comfortably
• Observe in no time with a quick and easy, no-tool setup
• Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing