{"product_id":"celestron-travel-scope-50-with-backpack","title":"Celestron Travel Scope 50 - Refractor Telescope with Backpack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCelestron Travel Scope 50 Portable Refractor Telescope with Backpack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the world by day and explore the stars by night with the ultra-lightweight Celestron Travel Scope 50.\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for beginners and travellers, this \u003cstrong\u003e50mm refractor telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for both terrestrial and celestial viewing—whether you're birdwatching during the day or exploring the Moon and planets after sunset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall in Size, Big on Possibilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003efully coated 50mm glass lens\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 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