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Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX - Refractor Telescope with Smartphone Adapter & Backpack

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Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX - Refractor Telescope with Smartphone Adapter & Backpack

Explore the universe by night and the natural world by day with the Travel Scope 70 DX. This lightweight and versatile 70mm refractor telescope includes everything you need to get started—optical tube, tripod, premium accessories, and a backpack to take your astronomy adventures on the road. Whether you’re stargazing from your garden or observing birds in the wild, the Travel Scope 70 DX delivers clear, crisp views anytime, anywhere.


Perfect for Beginners and Travellers

The Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX is an ideal first telescope for beginners, families, and anyone looking for a compact and portable stargazing solution. Thanks to its tool-free setup and lightweight build (just 3.3 lbs), it’s ready for impromptu backyard sessions, camping trips, or travel abroad. The adjustable tripod allows you to customise the height for comfortable viewing—whether you're standing, seated, or using a table.


Day and Night Observation

  • At night, observe the Moon, planets like Jupiter and Saturn, bright star clusters, and deep-sky targets such as the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy.

  • By day, use the Travel Scope 70 DX as a spotting scope for birdwatching, nature hikes, whale watching, and distant landscapes.

The erect image diagonal delivers upright views, making the scope just as effective for terrestrial as celestial use.


Capture Stunning Images with Your Smartphone

Turn your telescope into an astrophotography tool with the included universal smartphone adapter. Simply clamp your phone over the eyepiece and start snapping detailed shots of the Moon, planets, or wildlife. The sturdy frame and locking knobs ensure perfect alignment, while the included Bluetooth shutter release allows for hands-free photography, eliminating shakes and vibrations.

Compatible with most smartphones. Some bulky phone cases may need to be removed for proper fit.


Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount with Pan Handle

Easily navigate the skies with the Alt-Az pan-handle mount. The intuitive clutch mechanism lets you smoothly move the telescope up/down and left/right, just like a traditional camera tripod. Perfect for both stargazing and nature tracking.


Deluxe Accessory Kit Included

Your Travel Scope 70 DX comes fully loaded with high-quality accessories for a complete viewing experience:

  • Two eyepieces (20mm & 10mm) for 20x and 40x magnification

  • 2x Barlow lens to double your viewing power

  • 45° erect image diagonal for comfortable right-side-up viewing

  • 5x24 finderscope to quickly locate and centre objects

  • #58 green Moon filter for enhanced lunar contrast and reduced glare

  • Bluetooth smartphone shutter remote

  • Smartphone adapter

  • Full-height aluminium tripod

  • Custom padded backpack to carry everything with ease


Learn the Night Sky

Included with your telescope is Celestron’s Starry Night Basic Edition software and access to the SkyPortal mobile app—powerful tools that help you identify stars, planets, constellations, and track celestial events. You’ll also receive a free download of Robert Reeves’ Lunar Landscapes eBook, a detailed guide to exploring the Moon’s surface features.


Key Features at a Glance

  • 70mm refractor telescope with fully coated optics

  • Perfect for both astronomy and daytime nature viewing

  • Smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release included

  • Quick, no-tool setup—ideal for beginners and travel

  • Day-to-night versatility with upright image views

  • Full-height tripod and custom backpack included

  • Free astronomy software and Moon exploration eBook


Technical Specifications

Optical Tube

  • Design: Refractor

  • Aperture: 70mm (2.8")

  • Focal Length: 400mm

  • Focal Ratio: f/5.7

  • Coatings: Fully coated glass optics

  • Highest Useful Magnification: 168x

  • Light Gathering Power: 100x (vs human eye)

Eyepieces & Optics

  • 20mm (20x) and 10mm (40x) eyepieces

  • 2x Barlow lens

  • 5x24 finderscope

  • 45° erect image diagonal (1.25")

  • #58 green Moon filter

Mount & Tripod

  • Mount Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth

  • Slew Control: Pan handle with clutch

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

  • Tripod Material: Aluminium

  • Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25")

  • Total Kit Weight: 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)

Smartphone Adapter

  • Compatible with eyepieces up to 45mm outer diameter

  • Dimensions: 7" x 4" x 1.5"

  • Weight: 170g


What’s in the Box

  • 70mm refractor optical tube

  • Pre-assembled Alt-Az mount and tripod

  • 20mm and 10mm eyepieces

  • 2x Barlow lens

  • 5x24 finderscope

  • 45° erect image diagonal

  • Smartphone adapter

  • Bluetooth shutter release

  • #58 Moon filter

  • SkyPortal App access

  • Starry Night Basic Edition software

  • Robert Reeves’ Lunar Landscapes eBook

  • Padded travel backpack

  • Instruction manual


Safety Notice

⚠️ Never look at the Sun without a certified solar filter. Viewing the Sun without protection can cause permanent eye injury or blindness. Always supervise children when using any optical equipment.


Product Code: 22035 / 22035-CGL
Style: Moon Mission Travel Scope 70 DX

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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 70 DX - Refractor Telescope with Smartphone Adapter & Backpack

£129.99

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