Celestron Travel Scope 60 DX with Backpack

Celestron Travel Scope 60 DX Portable Refractor Telescope with Smartphone Adapter & Bluetooth Shutter

Explore the night sky and the natural world with one lightweight, versatile telescope. The Celestron Travel Scope 60 DX is the ultimate day-to-night companion for curious beginners, families, and explorers of all ages. With its fully coated 60mm optics, full-height tripod, smartphone photography accessories, and padded backpack, this portable telescope is perfect for astronomy and nature watching—anywhere, anytime.

Compact and Travel-Ready

Designed for adventure, the Travel Scope 60 DX is compact, durable, and easy to set up with no tools required. Weighing just 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg), this complete kit fits neatly into the included custom backpack, making it ideal for camping, travel, or spontaneous backyard observing.

Set up in minutes and enjoy crisp views of the Moon, planets, and star clusters at night—or spot birds, boats, and distant landscapes during the day using the included erect image diagonal for right-side-up viewing.

Dual Purpose: Daytime Spotting & Night Sky Viewing

• Astronomical viewing: Observe the Moon's craters, Jupiter’s moons, Saturn’s rings, the Orion Nebula, and more

• Terrestrial use: Enjoy clear daytime views of birds, wildlife, coastlines, and scenic landscapes

• Quick setup: Perfect for first-time users and families on the go

Smartphone Adapter with Bluetooth Shutter Release

Easily capture your celestial and terrestrial discoveries using the included smartphone adapter. The rigid, lightweight clamp securely attaches your phone to the eyepiece for steady imaging. To take the perfect shot without disturbing your setup, use the Bluetooth shutter release—compatible with iOS and Android devices—for vibration-free photos and videos.

Note: Large or folio-style phone cases may need to be removed for best fit.

Smooth Tracking with Manual Alt-Az Mount

The manual Alt-Azimuth mount features an ergonomic pan handle with clutch, allowing smooth and intuitive motion in all directions—just like a photographic tripod. Effortlessly track celestial objects or follow wildlife as they move across your view.

Everything You Need Is in the Box

The Travel Scope 60 DX includes a generous accessory kit to jumpstart your observing journey:

• Two eyepieces: 20mm (18x) and 8mm (45x) for variable magnification

• 3x Barlow lens: Triples the magnification of each eyepiece

• 45° erect image diagonal: Delivers right-side-up images—ideal for land or sky

• 5x24 finderscope: Quickly locate and centre targets

• Smartphone adapter with Bluetooth remote

• Full-height aluminium tripod with accessory tray

• Custom padded backpack for safe transport and storage

Learn the Night Sky

You’ll also receive access to Celestron’s Starry Night Basic Edition Software and the SkyPortal mobile app—powerful, interactive tools to help you identify stars, planets, constellations, and plan your viewing sessions with ease.

Bonus: Download Robert Reeves’ Lunar Landscapes eBook, a beautifully illustrated guide to the Moon’s surface features, craters, and Apollo landing sites.

Key Features at a Glance

• 60mm refractor telescope with coated glass optics

• Lightweight and travel-ready with included backpack

• Quick, no-tool setup—ideal for beginners

• Smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release included

• Includes 3x Barlow lens, two eyepieces, and finderscope

• Manual Alt-Az mount with smooth tracking control

• Free astronomy software and lunar guide eBook

Technical Specifications

Optical Tube

• Design: Refractor

• Aperture: 60mm (2.4")

• Focal Length: 360mm

• Focal Ratio: f/6

• Coatings: Coated glass

• Highest Useful Magnification: 142x

• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.4

• Resolution (Rayleigh): 2.32 arc seconds

• Light Gathering Power: 73x

• Tube Length: 279.4mm (11")

• Tube Weight: 1.2 lbs (544.3g)

• Dovetail: Vixen/CG-5

Eyepieces & Optics

• Eyepiece 1: 20mm (18x)

• Eyepiece 2: 8mm (45x)

• Barlow Lens: 3x

• Diagonal: 45° erect image (1.25")

• Finderscope: 5x24

Mount & Tripod

• Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth

• Motion: Pan handle with clutch

• Height Range: 558.8mm – 1320mm (22"–52")

• Tripod Material: Aluminium

• Tripod Weight: 1.8 lbs (0.81 kg)

• Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25")

• Accessory Tray: Yes

Smartphone Adapter

• Phone Compatibility: Universal

• Eyepiece Fit: 1.25" or up to 45mm outer diameter

• Dimensions: 44.45mm x 28.57mm x 6.35mm

• Weight: 10g (0.35 oz)

Total Kit Weight: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

What's in the Box

• 60mm refractor optical tube

• Alt-Az mount with tripod (preassembled)

• 20mm and 8mm eyepieces

• 3x Barlow lens

• 45° erect image diagonal

• 5x24 finderscope

• Smartphone adapter

• Bluetooth shutter release

• SkyPortal App

• Starry Night Basic Edition Software

• Robert Reeves' Lunar Landscapes eBook

• Instruction manual

• Custom padded backpack

Solar Safety Warning

⚠️ Never look directly at the Sun through any telescope or optical accessory without a certified solar filter. Doing so can cause serious and permanent eye damage. Always supervise children during use.

Product Code: 22007 / 22007-CGL
Style: Travel Scope 60 DX Portable Telescope with Backpack & Smartphone Adapter