Celestron Travel Scope 50 Portable Telescope with Backpack
Celestron SKU: 21038 | Helix SKU: CT21038
Overview
- All coated glass optical elements for clear, crisp images
- Erect image diagonal so that your views are correctly oriented
- Smooth functioning altazimuth mount with easy pointing to locate objects
- Preassembled aluminum full size photographic tripod ensures a stable platform
- Quick and easy no-tool set up
- The telescope and tripod fit inside the custom backpack (included) for easy traveling and storage
- BONUS Astronomy Software download with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
Description
This telescope was designed with traveling in mind while offering exceptional value. The Travel Scope is made of the highest quality materials to ensure stability and durability. All this adds up to a telescope that gives you a lifetime of pleasure with a minimal amount of maintenance. Featuring a compact and portable design with ample optical performance, the Travel Scope is ideal for terrestrial as well as casual astronomical observation.
Specifications
Aperture (mm) | 50 mm (1.97 in) |
Finderscope | 2x20 |
Focal Length | 360 mm (14 in) |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 ... | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 ... | 8 mm (0.31 in) |
Focal Ratio | 7.2 |
Highest Useful Magnification | 118 x |
Light Gathering Power (Comp... | 51 x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 11 |
Lowest Useful Magnification | 7.14 x |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 18 x |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 45 x |
Optical Coatings | Fully Coated |
Optical Design | Refractor |
Optical Tube Info: | N.A. |
Resolution (Dawes) | 2.32 arc seconds |
Resolution (Rayleigh) | 2.79 arc seconds |
Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |