Smithsonian by Celestron Travel Scope 60 DX Portable Telescope

Get a new perspective on nature and the Universe with the ideal day-to-night telescope, the Smithsonian by Celestron Travel Scope 60 DX. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian, this refractor telescope includes a full-height tripod and lots of bonus accessories, including a smartphone adapter so you can capture images and video through the eyepiece. It all packs up into a high-quality custom Smithsonian by Celestron backpack—ready to go wherever your adventures take you. Whether you take it along on your next camping trip or enjoy an impromptu backyard stargazing session, setting up the telescope is a breeze. Even on your first time out, you can assemble the telescope and its accessories in just a few minutes. The adjustable tripod legs allow you to customize the telescope's height or place it on a raised surface, such as a picnic table. At night, the Smithsonian by Celestron Travel Scope 60 DX delivers great views of the planets, the Moon, star clusters, and brighter deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy. During the day, it doubles as a spotting scope. Enjoy amazing views of birds, wildlife, boats on the water, migrating whales, and so much more. The entire telescope kit weighs just 5.5 pounds, so you can take it anywhere, hassle-free. As part of the Smithsonian by Celestron collection, you'll also have access to additional educational resources designed to help you continue exploring the natural world and the night sky. Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope Navigate the sky confidently with the Travel Scope 60 DX's intuitive pan handle. The alt-azimuth control with clutch allows for smooth tracking and accurate pointing. Like a photographic tripod, you can move the telescope 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, the Travel Scope 60 DX includes a full selection of optical accessories: two eyepieces (20mm and 8mm), an erect-image diagonal, a finderscope, and a 3x Barlow lens to triple the power of each eyepiece. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications so you can view your subject at low or high power. The erect image diagonal provides more comfortable viewing and correctly oriented images. The permanently mounted finderscope helps you locate objects and quickly center them in your telescope's eyepiece. Travel Backpack Pack your optical tube, tripod, eyepieces, and accessories safely and securely in the included custom Smithsonian by Celestron backpack. Smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release Create your own images and videos of celestial or terrestrial objects with the smartphone adapter. With its lightweight, rigid frame, this accessory lets you connect almost any smartphone to your Travel Scope's eyepiece. The additional magnification provided by the eyepiece allows your phone to capture great images of the Moon and planets. This smartphone adapter installs easily by clamping over the top of an eyepiece. The smartphone is held in place by tightening knobs that securely lock it 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 included a Bluetooth shutter release that lets you trigger your smartphone's camera or start/stop video remotely without disturbing the placement of your phone and telescope, ensuring a perfectly steady shot. 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. Continue Your Exploration with Smithsonian by Celestron For nearly 180 years, the Smithsonian has inspired curiosity through scientific discovery, research, education, and exploration. Celestron is proud to collaborate with the Smithsonian to create products that encourage a lifelong passion for astronomy and make the wonders of the night sky more accessible to everyone. Your Travel Scope 60DX comes with special Smithsonian resources to help you discover more. Explore the lunar surface with the included special-edition Smithsonian Moon Map poster, featuring detailed imagery, labeled landmarks, and observing tips. Then, continue your journey online with access to the Smithsonian by Celestron Explorer Hub, featuring astronomy guides, activities, educational articles, observing tips, and more.