- Average
- R 2 318.33
- Lowest seen
- R 1 799.00
- Highest seen
- R 3 319.00
- Last change
- -R 300.00
- First indexed
- 20 Nov 2023
- Retailer
- Takealot
Description
A portable telescope kit with everything you need to get started: 60mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics, full height tripod, travel backpack, plus lots more
Smartphone Photography Accessories - Capture images and video through your Travel Scope with the included smartphone adapter and Bluetooth shutter release
More Bonus Accessories - You'll also receive two eyepieces (20mm and 8mm), an erect image star diagonal, a 3x Barlow lens, and a finderscope
Day-to-Night Performance - Use your Travel Scope for astronomical viewing at night or for observation of birds, nature, and wildlife during the day
The custom backpack fits your telescope and all its accessories comfortably
Observe in no time with a quick and easy, no-tool setup
Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing
Specifications
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
Finderscope: 5x24
Star Diagonal: Erect Image, 45 1.25"
Optical Tube: Aluminium
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: 381mm (15")
Optical Tube Weight: 1.72kg
Mount Type: Manual Alt Azimuth
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 558.8mm - 1066.8mm (22"-42")
Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25") Aluminium
Accessory Tray: Yes
Slew Speeds: Manual
Tripod Weight: .81kg
Software: Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App (Downloadable)
Total Kit Weight: 2.49 kg
Phone Compatibility: Any smartphone
Compatible Optics: Fits all 1.25" eyepieces or any eyepiece with an outside diameter of 45mm or smaller
Dimensions: 177.8mm x 101.6mm x 38.1mm (7" x 4" x 1.5")
Weight: 170.1 g
What's in the box
1 x Optical tube
1 x Mount and tripod (preassembled)
1 x 5x24 finderscope
1 x Smartphone adapter
1 x Bluetooth shutter release button
1 x Manual
1 x Backpack