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product_id: 89902325
title: "Travel Scope 80 Portable Refractor Telescope – 80mm Aperture, Fully-Coated Glass Optics – Includes Tripod, Smartphone Adapter, Backpack & Software – Ideal for Beginners & Travel"
brand: "celestron"
price: "$545.80"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 10
category: "Celestron"
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# Includes custom backpack for travel Smartphone adapter for astro photos 80mm aperture for crisp views Travel Scope 80 Portable Refractor Telescope – 80mm Aperture, Fully-Coated Glass Optics – Includes Tripod, Smartphone Adapter, Backpack & Software – Ideal for Beginners & Travel

**Brand:** celestron
**Price:** $545.80
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Unlock the universe anywhere, anytime with Travel Scope 80!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Travel Scope 80 Portable Refractor Telescope – 80mm Aperture, Fully-Coated Glass Optics – Includes Tripod, Smartphone Adapter, Backpack & Software – Ideal for Beginners & Travel by celestron
- **How much does it cost?** $545.80 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/89902325-travel-scope-80-portable-refractor-telescope-80mm-aperture-fully-coated)

## Best For

- celestron enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted celestron brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Travel-Optimized Kit:** Pack everything neatly into the included padded backpack—your portable observatory on the go.
- • **Brilliant 80mm Aperture:** Experience stunningly sharp lunar and planetary views with fully coated glass optics.
- • **Dual Eyepieces for Versatility:** Switch between wide-angle and close-up views with included 20mm and 10mm eyepieces.
- • **Capture & Share Your Discoveries:** Use the smartphone adapter to snap shake-free photos and videos of celestial wonders.
- • **Ready in Seconds, No Tools Needed:** Set up your telescope and tripod effortlessly—perfect for spontaneous stargazing sessions.

## Overview

The Celestron Travel Scope 80 is a lightweight, portable refractor telescope featuring an 80mm fully coated glass aperture for bright, sharp views of celestial and terrestrial objects. Designed for beginners and families, it offers quick, tool-free setup with a full-height tripod, dual eyepieces for versatile viewing, and a smartphone adapter for capturing images. The included padded backpack and Starry Night software make it an all-in-one travel-ready astronomy kit backed by a 2-year US warranty and expert support.

## 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.

Review: This little scope has revived my interest in astronomy - 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.
Review: Perfect Camping Telescope! - We used this telescope for stargazing calculator when glamping all over North and Central America with our cats in our cosmic "Los Gatos Casita" travel trailer. We also developed an easy to use stargazing calculator that we use to assist with our Astrophotography. If interested, this calculator and details of our telescope and travel trailer modifications that we made to accomplish this and photos of some of our travels may found by Googling our travel trailer name. Gayle & Bob "Los Gatos Casita"

## 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 scenery—all 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 backpack—so you’re 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07J15P2N3 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #125 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #14 in Telescope Refractors |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (5,269) |
| Date First Available | October 3, 2018 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.5 pounds |
| Item model number | 22030 |
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
| Product Dimensions | 12.7 x 22.5 x 5.6 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Celestron
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Barlow
- **Finderscope:** 5x24
- **Focus Type:** Manual Focus
- **Item Weight:** 4.5 Pounds
- **Model Name:** Travel Scope 80 Portable Telescope with Smartphone Adapter
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 80 Millimeters
- **Optical Tube Length:** 457 Millimeters
- **Product Dimensions:** 22.5"D x 12.7"W x 5.6"H
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Altazimuth Mount

## Images

![Travel Scope 80 Portable Refractor Telescope – 80mm Aperture, Fully-Coated Glass Optics – Includes Tripod, Smartphone Adapter, Backpack & Software – Ideal for Beginners & Travel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hNfvnbNgL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Focal length?**
A: 400mm

**Q: That’s is my second one and it seems like I cannot see anything, what I’m I doing wrong?**
A: Test it in the daytime so you can learn how to use it on something easy to see, like a stop sign.
Make sure you assemble it with the lowest level of magnification (don't use the 3x extension) and remove the protective covers.
...look through the eyepiece with your eye (not your phone) until you get the hang of it.
And finally, try it out with a friend... Two heads are truly better than one!
...oh, and you might need to remove your glasses in order to see properly (contact lenses won't cause issues unless they are bi-focal).

**Q: Can i get stronger eye pieces**
A: Yes.

**Q: Does the package include a barlow lens?**
A: No a Barlow lens is not included in the telescope package and must be purchased separately.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This little scope has revived my interest in astronomy
*by S***E on November 24, 2022*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Camping Telescope!
*by B***T on January 30, 2026*

We used this telescope for stargazing calculator when glamping all over North and Central America with our cats in our cosmic "Los Gatos Casita" travel trailer. We also developed an easy to use stargazing calculator that we use to assist with our Astrophotography. If interested, this calculator and details of our telescope and travel trailer modifications that we made to accomplish this and photos of some of our travels may found by Googling our travel trailer name. Gayle & Bob "Los Gatos Casita"

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Telescope for Beginners
*by L***D on January 24, 2026*

Great telescope! Can see the moon and sky very, very well. Instructions were confusing, but we figured it out eventually. Would 100% recommend for beginners.

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