{"product_id":"celestron-travel-scope-70-with-backpack","title":"Celestron Travel Scope 70 - Refractor Telescope with Backpack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCelestron Travel Scope 70 Portable Refractor Telescope with Backpack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour perfect travel companion for stargazing and daytime exploration.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron Travel Scope 70\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lightweight, easy-to-use \u003cstrong\u003e70mm refractor telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for observing the Moon, planets, and star clusters at night—and doubles as a spotting scope for wildlife and landscapes during the day. Whether you're exploring the great outdoors or the night sky, this compact telescope is ready to go wherever your adventures take you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact. Portable. Powerful.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with portability in mind, the Travel Scope 70 packs high-quality optics into a compact and durable frame. The \u003cstrong\u003efully coated 70mm glass lens\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers bright, clear views of celestial and terrestrial objects. Perfect for beginners and seasoned observers alike, this grab-and-go telescope is ideal for backyard astronomy, hiking, or travel abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView the Moon\u003c\/strong\u003e, planets, star clusters, and bright deep-sky targets like the Orion Nebula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse as a \u003cstrong\u003espotting scope for daytime viewing\u003c\/strong\u003e—birds, wildlife, boats, or scenery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight and ultra-portable at just \u003cstrong\u003e3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo tools needed\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick, easy assembly—even on your first outing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmooth Tracking with Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack objects easily across the sky with the \u003cstrong\u003emanual Alt-Azimuth mount\u003c\/strong\u003e and pan handle. 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