{"product_id":"celestron-travel-scope-60-dx-with-backpack","title":"Celestron Travel Scope 60 DX with Backpack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCelestron Travel Scope 60 DX Portable Refractor Telescope with Smartphone Adapter \u0026amp; Bluetooth Shutter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the night sky and the natural world with one lightweight, versatile telescope.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron Travel Scope 60 DX\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact and Travel-Ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for adventure, the \u003cstrong\u003eTravel Scope 60 DX\u003c\/strong\u003e is compact, durable, and easy to set up with no tools required. Weighing just \u003cstrong\u003e5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this complete kit fits neatly into the \u003cstrong\u003eincluded custom backpack\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for camping, travel, or spontaneous backyard observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet 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 \u003cstrong\u003eerect image diagonal\u003c\/strong\u003e for right-side-up viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual Purpose: Daytime Spotting \u0026amp; Night Sky Viewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstronomical viewing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Observe the Moon's craters, Jupiter’s moons, Saturn’s rings, the Orion Nebula, and more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrestrial use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Enjoy clear daytime views of birds, wildlife, coastlines, and scenic landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick setup\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect for first-time users and families on the go\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmartphone Adapter with Bluetooth Shutter Release\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily capture your celestial and terrestrial discoveries using the \u003cstrong\u003eincluded smartphone adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth shutter release\u003c\/strong\u003e—compatible with iOS and Android devices—for vibration-free photos and videos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Large or folio-style phone cases may need to be removed for best fit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmooth Tracking with Manual Alt-Az Mount\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emanual Alt-Azimuth mount\u003c\/strong\u003e features an ergonomic \u003cstrong\u003epan handle with clutch\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEverything You Need Is in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Travel Scope 60 DX includes a generous accessory kit to jumpstart your observing journey:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo eyepieces\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20mm (18x) and 8mm (45x) for variable magnification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3x Barlow lens\u003c\/strong\u003e: Triples the magnification of each eyepiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45° erect image diagonal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Delivers right-side-up images—ideal for land or sky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5x24 finderscope\u003c\/strong\u003e: Quickly locate and centre targets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmartphone adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e with Bluetooth remote\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-height aluminium tripod\u003c\/strong\u003e with accessory tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom padded backpack\u003c\/strong\u003e for safe transport and storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn the Night Sky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll also receive access to \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron’s Starry Night Basic Edition Software\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eSkyPortal mobile app\u003c\/strong\u003e—powerful, interactive tools to help you identify stars, planets, constellations, and plan your viewing sessions with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonus: Download \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Reeves’ \u003cem\u003eLunar Landscapes\u003c\/em\u003e eBook\u003c\/strong\u003e, a beautifully illustrated guide to the Moon’s surface features, craters, and Apollo landing sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60mm refractor telescope with coated glass optics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight and travel-ready with included backpack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick, no-tool setup—ideal for beginners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes 3x Barlow lens, two eyepieces, and finderscope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual Alt-Az mount with smooth tracking control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree astronomy software and lunar guide eBook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign: Refractor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAperture: 60mm (2.4\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal Length: 360mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal Ratio: f\/6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoatings: Coated glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighest Useful Magnification: 142x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolution (Rayleigh): 2.32 arc seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight Gathering Power: 73x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube Length: 279.4mm (11\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube Weight: 1.2 lbs (544.3g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDovetail: Vixen\/CG-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyepieces \u0026amp; 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