Travel Scope 60 DX with Smartphone Adapter and FREE EclipSmart Solar Filter
- SOLAR OBSERVING TELESCOPE KIT: A telescope kit with everything you need to observe the solar eclipse: 60mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics, full height tripod, travel backpack, plus lots more
- SOLAR SAFE TELESCOPE FILTER: Filter conforms to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) international safety standard for filters directly viewing the Sun. The ideal tool for viewing eclipses, sunspots, or the Sun any day!
- DAY-TO-NIGHT PERFORMANCE: Use your Travel Scope for astronomical viewing at night or for observation of birds, nature, and solar viewing with the solar filter during the day
- SAFE, SNUG FIT: Three safety screws keep your filter securely attached to your telescope’s objective. A safety cap protects the outer surface of the filter when not in use.
- SOLAR FILM MADE IN THE USA: Our Solar Safe film is produced in the USA by American Paper Optics, one of the suppliers recommended by NASA for safe solar viewing.
- GET ECLIPSE READY: Includes 20mm and 8mm eyepieces, smartphone adapter, an erect image star diagonal, a 3x Barlow lens, a finderscope, and an EclipSmart solar filter.
Overview
- SOLAR OBSERVING TELESCOPE KIT: A telescope kit with everything you need to observe the solar eclipse: 60mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics, full height tripod, travel backpack, plus lots more
- SOLAR SAFE TELESCOPE FILTER: Filter conforms to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) international safety standard for filters directly viewing the Sun. The ideal tool for viewing eclipses, sunspots, or the Sun any day!
- DAY-TO-NIGHT PERFORMANCE: Use your Travel Scope for astronomical viewing at night or for observation of birds, nature, and solar viewing with the solar filter during the day
- SAFE, SNUG FIT: Three safety screws keep your filter securely attached to your telescope’s objective. A safety cap protects the outer surface of the filter when not in use.
- SOLAR FILM MADE IN THE USA: Our Solar Safe film is produced in the USA by American Paper Optics, one of the suppliers recommended by NASA for safe solar viewing.
- GET ECLIPSE READY: Includes 20mm and 8mm eyepieces, smartphone adapter, an erect image star diagonal, a 3x Barlow lens, a finderscope, and an EclipSmart solar filter.
Description
Discover our Solar System with the Celestron Travel Scope 60DX! This refractor telescope includes a full height tripod and lots of bonus accessories, including a EclipSmart solar filter and smartphone adapter so you can capture images and video through the eyepiece. It all packs up into a high-quality custom backpack — ready to go wherever your adventures take you. With the free EclipSmart Solar Filter you will be ready to view the Sun and the upcoming 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. In the evening, the 60AZ delivers great views of the planets, the Moon, star clusters and brighter deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy.
Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope
Navigate the sky confidently with Travel Scope 60 DX’s intuitive pan handle. The Alt-Az control with clutch allows for smooth tracking and accurate pointing. Like a photographic tripod, you can move the clutch up, down, left, or right to follow your target in the eyepiece.
Deluxe Accessories Included
In addition to the smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release, Travel Scope 60 DX includes a full selection of optical accessories, including two eyepieces (20mm and 8mm), an erect image diagonal, a finderscope, and a 3x Barlow lens. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications so you can view your subject at low or high power. The erect image diagonal allows for more comfortable viewing and right-side-up images. The permanently mounted finderscope will help you locate objects and quickly center them in your telescope’s eyepiece.
EclipSmart Solar Filter - The Celestron EclipSmart solar filter is custom designed for the PowerSeeker 60AZ telescopes for viewing the Sun. Three safety screws securely hold the filter in place for a safe, snug fit. EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology—the ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation, including IR and UV light, plus 99.999% of visible light. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is SAFE for direct observation of the Sun and has been independently tested to conform to and meet the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2:2015(E), Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun, EN 1836:2005 + A1:2007 (E) for an E15 Filter for the Direct Observation of the Sun and AS/NZS 1338.1:2012, Filters for Eye Protectors.
Important safety note: Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
Smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release - Create your own images and video of celestial or terrestrial objects with the smartphone adapter. With its light, rigid frame, this accessory allows you to connect any smartphone to your Travel Scope’s eyepiece. The additional magnification provided by the eyepiece allows your phone to capture great images of the solar eclipse, Moon and planets. This smartphone adapter installs easily by clamping over the top of an eyepiece. The smartphone is held in position with the help of tightening knobs that securely lock your phone in place. (NOTE: Some large and/or bulky phone cases (including folio style cases) may need to be removed for the phone to fit in the adapter.)
To capture the best image, Celestron has also provided a Bluetooth shutter release that allows you to trigger the camera’s shutter on any Android or iOS smartphone remotely, without disturbing the placement of your phone and telescope, for a perfectly steady shot.
Travel Backpack - Pack up your optical tube, tripod, eyepieces, and accessories safely and securely in the included custom backpack.
Starry Night Software
Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing detailed information, plus tips and tricks for viewing our Solar System and beyond.
Specifications
Optical Tube Info: | |
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Optical Design: | Refractor |
Aperture: | 60mm (2.4") |
Focal Length: | 360mm (14.17") |
Focal Ratio: | f/6 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 20mm (0.78") |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 18x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 8mm (0.31") |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 45x |
Barlow Lens: | 3x Barlow lens |
Finderscope: | 5x24 |
Star Diagonal: | Erect Image, 45° 1.25" |
Optical Tube: | Aluminum |
Highest Useful Magnification: | 142x |
Lowest Useful Magnification: | 9x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 11.4 |
Resolution (Rayleigh): | 2.32 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes): | 1.93 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 73x |
Optical Coatings: | Coated glass optics |
Optical Tube Length: | 279.4mm (11") |
Optical Tube Diameter: | 82.55mm (3.25") |
Optical Tube Weight: | 11.2 lbs (317.5 g) |
Dovetail: | Vixen/CG-5 Dovetail Bar |
Mount Info: | |
Mount Type: | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 558.8mm – 11320mm (22"-52") |
Tripod Leg Diameter: | 31.75mm (1.25") Aluminum |
Accessory Tray: | Yes |
Slew Speeds: | Manual |
Tripod Weight: | 1.8 lbs (0.81 kg) |
Software: | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
Total Kit Weight: | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) |
Smartphone Adapter Info: | |
Phone Compatibility: | Any smartphone |
Compatible Optics: | Fits all 1.25" eyepieces or any eyepiece with an outside diameter of 45mm or smaller |
Dimensions: | 44.45mm x 28.57mm x 6.35mm (1.25" x 1/1.125" x 0.25") |
Weight: | 0.35 oz (10 g) |
Included Items: |
Optical tube Mount and tripod (preassembled) 20mm and 8mm eyepiece 3x Barlow lens 45° Erect image diagonal 5x24 Finderscope Smartphone adapter Bluetooth shutter release button SkyPortal App Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software Manual Backpack |
Included Solar Filter | |
Telescope Compatibility: | Celestron Travel Scope 60 models |
Filter diameter (external): | 78mm (3.07") |
Filter diameter (internal): | 75mm (2.95") |
Filter thickness: | 22mm (0.86") |
Filter clear aperture: | 42mm (1.65") |
Weight of filter: | 2.99 oz (85 g) |
Solar image color: | Orange |
Filter material: | Scratch resistant polymer produced by American Paper Optics |
Nylon safety screws: | Three |