Celestron Travel Scope DX 60mm AZ Telescope Digiscoping Kit

Aptly named, the Celestron Travel Scope DX 60mm f/6 AZ Refractor Telescope Digiscoping Kit is designed for portability and ease of use as both an astronomical instrument and conventional spotting scope. It comes with a slew of accessories, including a backpack that holds the whole kit so you can carry it anywhere to document, share, and post everything you see using your smartphone.

Optical Tube

• 60mm f/6 aperture is ideal for viewing the moon, large planets, constellations, and other celestial objects
• 360mm focal length ensures a compact form factor
• Achromatic refractor optical design is reliable with easy maintenance
• Anti-reflection fully coated optics improve light transmission, color rendition, sharpness, and contrast
  Resolution: 2.32 arcsec, Raleigh; 1.93 arcsec, Dawes
• 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser
• Integrated dew shield prevents condensation at night and minimizes glare during the day

Mount and Tripod

Mount:

• Manual pan/tilt photo-style alt-azimuth
• Control handle for easier pan/tilt and subject tracking
• Locking handle sets altitude
• Integrated level

Tripod:

• Easy-use photo-style
• Adjustable height from 22 to 42"
• Lightweight and durable aluminum legs
• Four 1.25" diameter leg sections allow it to be set on a table or extended to full height
• Extendable center column makes it a full-sized tripod with a compact form factor
• Simple snap-locks allow for fast setup and breakdown
• Center tray holds accessories like eyepieces, filters, and smartphones and keeps them close at hand

Digiscoping Accessories

DX 1.25" Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter:

• Fast and easy installation and use
• Capture photos and video through just about any 1.25" eyepiece
• Fits most smartphone models and can often be used with case still on phone
• Not just for telescopes—use on spotting scopes, binoculars, microscopes, and all kinds of optical devices with eyepiece outside diameters from 25 to 45mm

Remote Shutter Release:

• Reduce vibration by taking a picture with your phone without having to touch it
• Near-universal compatibility with Android or iOS smartphones
• Bluetooth connectivity is fast and easy

Observation Accessories

Eyepieces:

• 1.25" diameter barrel accepts most astronomical filters
• 8mm produces 45x power
• 20mm produces 18x magnification
• Diagonal:
  45° angle puts head in comfortable position for celestial and terrestrial viewing
• Integrated erecting prism corrects view horizontally and vertically for land use
• 1.25" diameter eyepiece holder accepts many eyepieces and accessories

Barlow Lens:

• 1.25" nosepiece and holder is compatible with all accessories in the telescope kit
• 3x magnification effectively doubles the power of each eyepiece, producing high magnifications without affecting eye relief to make viewing more comfortable

Finderscope:

• Low 5x magnification produces a wide field of view to make finding subjects easy and star-hopping navigation faster
• 24mm objective allows you to see bright alignment stars without being overly bulky or heavy
• Straight-through viewing
• Mounting bracket included

Backpack:

• Water- and tear-resistant canvas
• Holds scope, tripod, mount, and accessories
• Padded interior protects gear

Key Features:

• 60mm Achromatic Refractor
• Anti-Reflection Fully Coated Optics
• 1.25" Rack-and-Pinion Focuser
• Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter
• Bluetooth Remote Phone Shutter Release
• Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount with Lock
• 45x & 18x Eyepieces and 3x Barlow Lens
• 45° Erecting Prism for Use on Land
• Aluminum Photo-Style Tripod
• Backpack Holds OTA, Tripod, Accessories

Specification:

Optical Tube AssemblyOptical Tube Assembly:

• Optical Design Achromatic Refractor
• Aperture 60 mm / 2.4"
• Focal Length 360 mm
• Focal Ratio f/6
• Resolution 2.32 Arcsec (Rayleigh)
• 1.93 Arcsec (Dawes)
• Focuser Single-Speed Rack-and-Pinion
• Eyepiece Barrel Diameter 1.25"
• Diagonal 45° Erecting
• Finderscope Yes
• Mounting 1/4"-20 Female
• Optical Tube Dimensions Length: 15" / 38.1 cm

Mount:

• Type Manual; Alt-Azimuth
• GoTo Capability No

Tripod:

• Type Adjustable, 4-Section
• Tripod Height Adjustment Range 22.0 to 42.0" / 55.9 to 106.7 cm
• Material of Tripod Aluminum

General:

• GPS No
• Wi-Fi No
• Weight 3.8 lb / 1.7 kg (OTA)
• 1.8 lb / 0.8 kg (Mount/Tripod)
• 5.5 lb / 2.5 kg (Fully Assembled)

Packaging Info:

• Package Weight 5.32 lb
• Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 18.2 x 11.6 x 5.4"

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