Celestron Travel Scope 50 - Refractor Telescope with Backpack

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Celestron Travel Scope 50 Portable Refractor Telescope with Backpack

Discover the world by day and explore the stars by night with the ultra-lightweight Celestron Travel Scope 50. Perfect for beginners and travellers, this 50mm refractor telescope is designed for both terrestrial and celestial viewing—whether you're birdwatching during the day or exploring the Moon and planets after sunset.

Small in Size, Big on Possibilities

With a fully coated 50mm glass lens and durable aluminium optical tube, the Travel Scope 50 offers crisp, bright views of the Moon’s craters, planets like Jupiter and Saturn, star clusters, and bright deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy.

Its 45° erect image diagonal delivers right-side-up images, making it equally useful for daytime nature observation, including birds, wildlife, and landscapes.

  • Ultra-lightweight at just 2.2 lbs (998g)

  • Quick, no-tool setup – ideal for beginners

  • Perfect for travel, camping, and on-the-go exploration

Simple, Smooth Tracking

The manual Alt-Azimuth mount features a pan handle with clutch for intuitive navigation—move the telescope smoothly up/down and left/right to follow celestial or terrestrial targets across your field of view.

Portable Kit with Quality Accessories

Everything you need fits neatly into the included custom padded backpack, making it easy to grab and go.

Included accessories:

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

  • 3x Barlow lens to triple the magnification—achieve up to 135x views

  • 45° erect image star diagonal for comfortable, upright viewing

  • 2x20 finderscope to help you locate and centre objects quickly

  • Adjustable tripod with accessory tray for added convenience

  • Backpack to store and transport all components with ease

Learn as You Observe

Every Travel Scope 50 includes access to Celestron’s Starry Night Basic Edition Software and the SkyPortal mobile app—interactive tools to help you identify stars, constellations, and planets while planning your stargazing sessions.

Key Features at a Glance

  • Compact 50mm refractor telescope with coated glass optics

  • Lightweight aluminium frame—only 2.2 lbs

  • Includes 20mm and 8mm eyepieces + 3x Barlow lens

  • 45° erect image diagonal for daytime and nighttime use

  • Manual Alt-Az mount with smooth pan handle control

  • No-tool setup for instant use

  • Custom backpack for easy transport

  • Compatible with additional 0.96"–1.25" accessories

Technical Specifications

Optical Tube

  • Design: Refractor

  • Aperture: 50mm (2")

  • Focal Length: 360mm

  • Focal Ratio: f/7.2

  • Coatings: Fully coated

  • Highest Useful Magnification: 120x

  • Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.1

  • Resolution (Rayleigh): 2.66 arc seconds

  • Light Gathering Power: 51x

  • Tube Length: 304.8mm (12")

  • Tube Weight: 11.2 oz (317.5g)

  • Tube Material: Aluminium

  • Dovetail: Vixen/CG-5

Eyepieces & Optics

  • 20mm Eyepiece: 18x

  • 8mm Eyepiece: 45x

  • 3x Barlow lens: Up to 135x magnification

  • Diagonal: 45° erect image (0.96"–1.25")

  • Finderscope: 2x20

Mount & Tripod

  • Mount Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth

  • Movement: Pan handle with clutch

  • Height Range: 558.8mm – 1320.8mm (22"–52")

  • Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25")

  • Tripod Weight: 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)

  • Accessory Tray: Included

Software

  • Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition

  • SkyPortal App (iOS & Android)

Total Kit Weight: 2.2 lbs (998g)

What’s in the Box

  • 50mm refractor optical tube

  • Pre-assembled Alt-Az mount and tripod

  • 20mm and 8mm eyepieces

  • 3x Barlow lens

  • 45° erect image star diagonal

  • 2x20 finderscope

  • Accessory tray

  • Custom padded backpack

  • Celestron Starry Night Software

  • SkyPortal mobile app access

  • Instruction manual

Solar Safety Warning

⚠️ Never look directly at the Sun through this telescope or any optical device without a certified solar filter. Doing so may result in permanent eye damage or blindness. Always supervise children when using optical instruments.

Product Code: 21038 / 21038-CGL
Style: National Park Foundation Travel Scope 50 Refractor Telescope

Shipping Options

Fast & Reliable UK Delivery

We offer flexible delivery options across the UK, with free shipping available on qualifying orders.

  • FREE Next Working Day Delivery (Mon–Fri)
    On all orders £300 and over
  • FREE Express Delivery (1–3 Working Days)
    On orders £49.99 – £299.99
  • Express Delivery – £3.99
    On orders under £49.99
  • Standard Delivery (2–4 Working Days) – £2.99
    A great value option for smaller orders
  • Priority Shipping – £8.99
    A fully tracked, guaranteed delivery service, including Saturday delivery options

Order Fulfilment

Some items, as clearly stated on the product page, may be fulfilled directly by our partners or manufacturers. In these cases, your order will be shipped to you straight from the brand’s warehouse. This helps us provide a wider range of specialist equipment and may result in slightly different delivery times.

Returns Policy

If something isn’t right, we’ll always try to help.

  • Unused items in “as new” condition can usually be returned within the statutory cooling-off period
  • Please contact us before sending anything back so we can advise on the safest way
  • For unwanted items, return shipping is your responsibility, and original shipping may be deducted where applicable
  • If a product is faulty or damaged, we’ll arrange repair, replacement or refund in line with your consumer rights — and we’ll cover reasonable return costs

Telescope shipping is expensive, and specialist — avoidable returns really do impact our business, so we always encourage customers to ask questions before buying. We’re here to help you get it right first time.

Your statutory rights are not affected.
Celestron Travel Scope 50 - Refractor Telescope with Backpack

£79.99

Does it come with a warranty?

All our products are UK stock so come with manufacturers warranty

What happens if I don't like it?

We always want you to be happy with your purchase — so if you’re unsure, please ask us first. We’re always happy to give honest advice before you buy.

If the product arrives and you simply decide it isn’t for you, you can usually return it within the cooling-off period — as long as it’s unused, in perfect condition, and returned with all original packaging and accessories.

Because telescopes and optical equipment are large, delicate and expensive to ship, you’ll need to cover the cost of sending it back, and if we originally subsidised delivery, we may deduct our outbound shipping costs from your refund.

We’re a small specialist business, and unnecessary returns genuinely hurt us — so if you’re unsure at all, please talk to us first. We’d rather help you choose the right item than process a return.

How fast is shipping?

We aim to ship in-stock items as quickly as possible.

  • Most in-stock orders dispatch within 1–2 working days
  • Delivery usually takes 1–3 working days after dispatch (UK mainland)
  • Heavier / oversized items and special orders may take a little longer

You’ll receive tracking details as soon as your order is on its way.

Astronomy equipment often requires specialist packing and trusted couriers — we do this to keep your gear safe, not to slow things down. If you need something urgently, just ask and we’ll do our best.

What's the returns policy?

If something isn’t right, we’ll always try to help.

  • Unused items in “as new” condition can usually be returned within the statutory cooling-off period
  • Please contact us before sending anything back so we can advise on the safest way
  • For unwanted items, return shipping is your responsibility, and original shipping may be deducted where applicable
  • If a product is faulty or damaged, we’ll arrange repair, replacement or refund in line with your consumer rights — and we’ll cover reasonable return costs

Telescope shipping is expensive, and specialist — avoidable returns really do impact our business, so we always encourage customers to ask questions before buying. We’re here to help you get it right first time.

Your statutory rights are not affected.

What are your opening hours?

Monday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday: Closed