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Celestron Travel Scope 80 Portable Refractor Telescope – 80mm Aperture, Fully-Coated Glass Optics – Includes Tripod, Smartphone Adapter, Backpack & Software – Ideal for Beginners & Travel

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Features

  • BRIGHT, SHARP VIEWS ANYWHERE: Unlike many beginner telescopes, this quality refractor features fully coated glass lenses and a 80mm aperture for crisp, clear views of the Moon, planets, and daytime sceneryall in a lightweight, travel-ready design
  • PERFECT FIRST TELESCOPE FOR BEGINNERS: Designed for adults and kids to enjoy together, this beginner-friendly telescope sets up in minutes and delivers rewarding views with no prior experience required
  • EASY NO-TOOL SETUP: No complicated assembly or tools needed. The full-height tripod and telescope tube set up in seconds and pack neatly into the included backpackso youre always ready to observe on the go
  • DUAL EYEPIECES FOR VERSATILE VIEWS: Includes 20mm and 10mm eyepieces for wide and close-up views of celestial and terrestrial targets. Spot craters on the Moon at night or wildlife during the day
  • BONUS BACKPACK AND SOFTWARE: Includes a padded backpack with room for accessories, a finderscope, star diagonal, eyepieces, a smartphone adapter, and a free download of Starry Night software to help you identify celestial objects and plan your next stargazing session
  • UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts

Description

The Celestron Travel Scope 80 is a compact, portable refractor telescope designed for beginners and families who want to explore the world around them—from distant landscapes during the day to the Moon and stars at night. It features fully coated glass optics and a 80mm aperture that offers brighter, sharper images than smaller models, all without weighing you down. The scope comes with two eyepieces for both low- and high-power viewing, a star diagonal for a more comfortable viewing angle, and a full-height tripod. You also receive a smartphone adapter to capture stunning, shake-free images and video of your discoveries through the telescope’s eyepiece. Everything fits neatly into the included custom backpack for easy travel and storage. Assembly takes just seconds, and no tools are required. Whether you're observing wildlife, stargazing at a campsite, or learning astronomy in your backyard, the Travel Scope 80 is ready to go. Your purchase also includes a free download of Celestron’s Starry Night astronomy software—perfect for identifying celestial objects and planning your next observing session. Buy with confidence from the telescope experts at Celestron, with a 2-Year Warranty and unlimited support from our US-based team.

Brand: Celestron


Model Name: Travel Scope 80 Portable Telescope with Smartphone Adapter


Optical Tube Length: 457 Millimeters


Eye Piece Lens Description: Barlow


Objective Lens Diameter: 80 Millimeters


Telescope Mount Description: Altazimuth Mount


Product Dimensions: 22.5"D x 12.7"W x 5.6"H


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Finderscope: 5x24


Item Weight: 4.5 Pounds


Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 22.5 x 5.6 inches


Item Weight: 4.5 pounds


Item model number: 22030


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: October 3, 2018


Manufacturer: Celestron


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    • Great for the kids.
Style: Travel Scope 70 DX
Review Image by Leonard P. Leonard P.
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It's a cheap scope... but does what it's supposed to. Might work best for kids (or anyone) to look at the moon & saturn's rings. I grabbed it because I was traveling to the path of the 2024 eclipse, and didn't have room to pack a long telescope. I used the scope as a camera lens. I put a solar filter on the front end, then attached my dslr camera to the back end (using an adapter). I was able to focus reliably and it had a good field of view for grabbing something the size of the eclipse (with no eyepiece). I have not tried using eyepieces, but expect they work fine. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025 by Leonard P. Leonard P.
    • This little scope has revived my interest in astronomy
Style: Travel Scope 70 DX
I've had a 8" diameter dobsonian telescope for about 25 years but wanted a smaller scope I could take camping when I didn't feel like dragging the heavy, 4 foot long one with me. I also wanted one I could use as a spotting scope for birding. There are only two things I don't like about this scope. 1) tripod is way to wimpy. Even on a name brand heavier-duty tripod, it's less stable than a dobsonian. The tripod it comes with is barely adequate. It works best if placed on a sturdy table with the legs extended just far enough to make it less tippy. 2) There is some lense flare when looking at Mars, but this is to be expected for this price of scope. There is also some minor purple fringing around the edge of the moon, but the moon looks so gorgeous thru it that you forget to notice. Now for what I like: 1) Portability - doesn't kill my back to haul it outside. Sets up in minutes. So easy to take outside, I use it all the time. I'd only haul my big scope out a couple times a year because it was too heavy. 2) The moon looks so AWESOME thru this scope!!! 3) Jupiter: you can see several of the moons. I haven't been able to make out any of the color bands as I kinda can with my bigger scope, but that's to be expected due to the size/cost of this one. 3) Saturn: It's my favorite planet. Even though it looks tiny in this scope, you can see the rings and it's beautiful. I was able to see the nebula in Orion's sword from the city (I live on the outskirts of Salt Lake City) It was really beautiful on one especially dark night, but most nights it's not dark enough to see it well. I haven't been able to see other nebulas I've looked for. I expect that when I'm able to get away from the city lights I'll be able to see more nebulas and galaxies. (Nebulas and planets thru backyard telescopes don't look like most photos. You don't see the colors. Nebulas look like gray clouds. They can still be beautiful tho). The eyepieces feel cheap, very light weight, but are surprisingly good. Better than I expected for the price. They have enough eye relief that They work ok with my eyeglasses, but I prefer to take my glasses off when looking thru the scope. I haven't tried the digiscoping adapter yet, but I've experimented with a similar one on my other scope. Digiscoping is tricky and often not all you hope it'd be, but you might get some good photos of the moon. I haven't really tried it as a spotting scope yet, other than to look at some leaves at the top of a tree, and expect it'll be good for that. I'm considering buying a zoom eyepiece for that. All in all, I think this is an amazing scope for the price. Too bad the tripod isn't as good as the scope. If you can get a heavier tripod, you'll love this scope, especially if you can find some dark skies. But even from the city, the Moon, Saturn & Jupiter are so amazing thru this scope. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2022 by snailmailmike
    • Inexpensive and portable
Style: Travel Scope 80
Review Image by Mark W. Mark W.
Review Image by Mark W. Mark W.
This is my first telescope, and I’m a complete novice. I just wanted something inexpensive and portable that was suitable for planetary viewing. This telescope met those three standards. Price and portability are the strength of the 80mm Travel Scope. It is a very lightweight and compact package. The bag is nothing special, but convenient. We have taken it car camping several times, space is always a concern, and it was no problem fitting it in with the rest of the camping gear. It was inexpensive enough that I’m not worried about it getting banged around and the rough handling at camp. And, we have been able to view Saturn with some success (the ring is discernable with a gap,,,,,good not great), Jupiter and the Galilean moons (no bands or color, but impressive to me), and Mars….not much to look at there. I was surprised to find that the moon is actually very interesting, and the 80mm Travel Scope gave us some great views. So, overall, I’m happy with the purchase. To echo other reviews… The tripod is garbage. Compact and lightweight, but absolute garbage. The scope bounces if someone breaths within 10’. This really impacts viewing, and makes focusing a nightmare! It is also very difficult to set/move into position. It is either 100% free moving or locked (nothing in between). You get what you pay for. I’ve considered upgrading the tripod, but I don’t think that I have the skills to get enough out of this scope to justify paying for a tripod that is more expensive than the original kit. I plan to just get a 6” Dob for when I want to get a better view. The finder is total garbage….even worse than the tripod….mine actually went into the garbage! It took me forever to get it aligned, and I was still struggling to find easily visible planets. And, it would not maintain alignment after packing/unpacking the telescope. Don’t even try to install, save yourself the grief and get another finder scope. I got this for like $20, and it makes a world of difference….. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009X3UU?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I didn’t want to sink too much into this kit, but also purchased a x2 Barlow, and think that it is a worthwhile addition. I didn’t expect to use the phone adapter, but it is a nice bonus. It is a bit clunky to set-up. The extra weight makes the telescope even more unstable, and even when using voice commands and a 5 second timer the telescope is still bouncing. But, hey I can take pictures suitable for this review. The pics were take on a very clear night but in and area with a Bortle class 7 or 8 sky at best. The 80mm Travel Scope has the potential for better views than my pictures indicate (take into consideration that I’m an absolute novice, poor viewing area, and the constantly bouncing telescope). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022 by Mark W. Mark W.

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