{"product_id":"ccelestron-travel-scope-50-portable-refractor-telescope","title":"Celestron Travel Scope 50 Portable Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact 50mm refractor designed for straightforward celestial and terrestrial observing while travelling. Its complete no-tool kit fits inside the supplied backpack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/50234210386_TRAVEL_SCOPE-50_1.jpg?v=1534172040\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Celestron Travel Scope 50 Portable Refractor Telescope complete telescope kit\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePortable Refractor for Day and Night\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Travel Scope 50 uses a \u003cstrong\u003e50mm (2 inches) f\/7.2 refractor\u003c\/strong\u003e with coated glass optics. It is suited to casual views of the Moon, brighter planets, star fields and bright deep-sky objects, while the erect-image diagonal also provides correctly oriented terrestrial views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a compact visual telescope rather than a specialist long-exposure astrophotography system. Observing performance depends on sky conditions, target altitude and the stability of the setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/50234210386_TRAVEL_SCOPE-50_2.jpg?v=1534172040\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Travel Scope 50 optical tube and mount detail\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManual Altazimuth Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preassembled mount uses a pan handle and clutch for manual up-and-down and left-to-right movement. The adjustable tripod includes an accessory tray and requires no batteries or external power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo GoTo object finding, motor drive or automatic tracking is included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEyepieces and Optical Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied 20mm (18×) and 8mm (45×) provide two starting magnifications. The kit also includes a 2×20 finderscope and 45° erect-image diagonal, .96-inch to 1.25-inch. \u003cstrong\u003eBarlow lens: 3× Barlow lens included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/50234210386_TRAVEL_SCOPE-50_3.jpg?v=1534172040\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Travel Scope 50 portable observing configuration\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBackpack Travel Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA custom backpack stores the optical tube, tripod, eyepieces and supplied accessories together. A smartphone adapter is not stated as included with this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmartphone imaging accessories are intended for simple photographs of bright terrestrial or celestial subjects; results depend on the phone, eyepiece, alignment and observing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/50234210386_TRAVEL_SCOPE-50_4.jpg?v=1534172040\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Travel Scope 50 tripod and accessory arrangement\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50mm f\/7.2 refractor optical tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreassembled manual altazimuth mount and adjustable aluminium tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20mm and 8mm eyepieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3× Barlow lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45° erect-image diagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2×20 finderscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom travel backpack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkyPortal app and Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition software access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e A certified solar filter and any item not listed above are not stated as included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/50234210386_TRAVEL_SCOPE-50_5.jpg?v=1534172040\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Travel Scope 50 supplied accessories and backpack\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptical Tube\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eOptical design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRefractor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e50mm (2 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eFocal length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e360mm (14.17 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eFocal ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ef\/7.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eOptical coatings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCoated glass optics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eEyepieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20mm (18×) and 8mm (45×)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eBarlow lens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3× Barlow lens included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eFinderscope\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2×20 finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eStar diagonal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e45° erect-image diagonal, .96-inch to 1.25-inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eHighest useful magnification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e120×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eLowest useful magnification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eLimiting stellar magnitude\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e11.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eRayleigh resolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.66 arcseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eDawes resolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.28 arcseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eLight-gathering power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e51× compared with the human eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eOptical-tube length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e304.8mm (12 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eOptical-tube diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e82.55mm (3.25 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eOptical-tube weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e317.5g (11.2oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eDovetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVixen\/CG-5 dovetail bar and saddle plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMount, Accessories and Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eMount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eManual altazimuth mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eMount controls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePan-handle altazimuth control with clutch, adjustable aluminium tripod and accessory tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eTripod weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.68kg (1.5lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eComplete kit weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e998g (2.2lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSmartphone adapter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eAdditional supplied items\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCustom backpack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCelestron Starry Night Basic Edition and SkyPortal app access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSolar Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff4e5;border-left:4px solid #f28c00;padding:16px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning: Never look at or point the telescope towards the Sun without a suitable certified full-aperture solar filter securely fitted over the front objective.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever use an eyepiece-type solar filter and never use the telescope to project an image of the Sun. Unfiltered sunlight can cause permanent eye injury and equipment damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIf compatibility and secure fitting cannot be confirmed, do not point the telescope at or near the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/50234210386_TRAVEL_SCOPE-50_6.jpg?v=1534172040\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Travel Scope 50 product and control detail\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstruction Manuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official Celestron documentation is supplied in \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish, French, German, Italian and Spanish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestron-site-support-files.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/support_files\/21035_21038_Travel%20Scope_Manual_NEW-Revised-F.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#111;color:#fff;padding:14px 24px;margin:6px;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eView \/ Download Instruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55642799997304,"sku":"21038-CGL","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/01-product-image_ac8d5dbb-0577-4f4e-84d6-55be70e31ac4.jpg?v=1787988603","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/ccelestron-travel-scope-50-portable-refractor-telescope","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}