Celestron Travel Scope 60 Refractor Telescope

The Celestron Travel Scope 60 is a lightweight refractor telescope designed for quick setup and dependable daytime and nighttime observing wherever you go.

Compact and travel-ready, this 60 mm refractor pairs a durable optical tube with an adjustable tripod and a padded backpack so you can take views of landscapes, the Moon, bright planets, and star clusters on short notice. The Travel Scope balances simple manual Alt‑Az control with a set of practical accessories—two eyepieces, a 45° erect-image diagonal, a 3× Barlow, a finder, a Moon filter, and Starry Night software—making it a versatile starter instrument for hikers, campers, and backyard stargazers.

How easy is it to set up and carry the Travel Scope 60?

Set up takes just a few minutes: the optical tube mounts to an adjustable tripod and the included pan-handle Alt‑Az mount lets you point and track with simple clutch control. The whole kit weighs about 3.3 pounds and stows in a custom travel backpack.

• Quick-attach optical tube and pan-handle Alt‑Az mount for smooth pointing.
• Tripod legs adjust to different heights or table-top use.
• Custom backpack stores tube, tripod and accessories for easy transport.

What magnification and views can I expect with the included accessories?

The Travel Scope 60 ships with 20 mm and 8 mm eyepieces plus a 3× Barlow. Those pieces combine to provide a useful range of magnifications for broad scenic viewing and higher-power looks at lunar features and brighter celestial objects.

• Standard eyepieces deliver low and medium magnification for framing targets.
• 3× Barlow triples eyepiece power for detailed close-ups when conditions permit.
• 45° erect-image diagonal corrects the view for upright terrestrial observation.

How does the mount and focusing work for tracking objects?

The manual Alt‑Az mount uses a pan handle and clutch to make smooth up/down and left/right motions, which is intuitive for beginners and convenient for quick target acquisition. Focusing is achieved with the telescope’s basic focuser—fine enough for casual observing and photography with compatible adapters.

• Alt‑Az clutch enables controlled panning and simple tracking by hand.
• Finder scope helps center targets before using higher magnifications.
• Tripod provides a stable platform for steady views and framing.

Which accessories help with lunar and daytime viewing?

The kit includes targeted tools to improve comfort and clarity: a Moon filter reduces glare for lunar observation, and the erect-image diagonal keeps daytime scenes upright for spotting-scope use. The finderscope and Starry Night software support locating and planning targets.

• Moon filter threads onto eyepieces to cut brightness when needed.
• 5×20 finderscope speeds up target acquisition at low power.
• Starry Night software download helps identify sky objects and plan sessions.

Who is this for? The Celestron Travel Scope 60 is aimed at people who want a no-fuss, portable telescope that works for both daytime spotting and basic celestial observing. It fits hikers, campers, travelers and beginner astronomers who value light weight, quick setup, and a complete accessory bundle that lets them start observing right away without buying extras.