Description
Celestron Travel Scope DX Overview
- Aptly named, the Celestron Travel Scope DX 60mm f/6 AZ Refractor Telescope Digiscoping Kit is designed for portability and ease of use as both an astronomical instrument and conventional spotting scope. It comes with a slew of accessories, including a backpack that holds the whole kit so you can carry it anywhere to document, share, and post everything you see using your smartphone.
Optical Tube
- 60mm f/6 aperture is ideal for viewing the moon, large planets, constellations, and other celestial objects
- 360mm focal length ensures a compact form factor
- Achromatic refractor optical design is reliable with easy maintenance
- Anti-reflection fully coated optics improve light transmission, color rendition, sharpness, and contrast
- Resolution: 2.32 arcsec, Raleigh; 1.93 arcsec, Dawes
- 1.25″ rack-and-pinion focuser
- Integrated dew shield prevents condensation at night and minimizes glare during the day
Mount and Tripod
Mount:
- Manual pan/tilt photo-style alt-azimuth
- Control handle for easier pan/tilt and subject tracking
- Locking handle sets altitude
- Integrated level
Tripod:
- Easy-use photo-style
- Adjustable height from 22 to 42″
- 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
Digiscoping Accessories
DX 1.25″ Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter:
- Fast and easy installation and use
- Capture photos and video through just about any 1.25″ 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 with eyepiece outside diameters from 25 to 45mm
Remote Shutter Release:
- 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
Observation Accessories
Eyepieces:
- 1.25″ diameter barrel accepts most astronomical filters
- 8mm produces 45x power
- 20mm produces 18x magnification
Diagonal:
- 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
Barlow Lens:
- 1.25″ nosepiece and holder is compatible with all accessories in the telescope kit
- 3x magnification effectively doubles the power of each eyepiece, producing high magnifications without affecting eye relief to make viewing more comfortable
Finderscope:
- Low 5x magnification produces a wide field of view to make finding subjects easy and star-hopping navigation faster
- 24mm objective allows you to see bright alignment stars without being overly bulky or heavy
- Straight-through viewing
- Mounting bracket included
Backpack:
- Water- and tear-resistant canvas
- Holds scope, tripod, mount, and accessories
- Padded interior protects gear
