Celestron 21035 Travel scope 70 Portable Telescope
The model in review is that belongs to the ‘Travel Series’ of the brand ‘Celestron’ the expert in manufacture of optical products. Celestron Travel scope 70 Portable Telescope is an obvious takeoff for the beginners. Those who had wished for birding, nature and of course astronomy to certain extend finds this model the perfect one. As the title states the feasibility of using this during travel is feature that tops up the rest. To enjoy the cream in the cake is its lightweight and portability. Wonder not! Still the thrill of observing in a picnic spot or hill stations is been made easy with the awesome small backpack that lets you grab it without the feel of burden. The score for the pricing is also positive and that comes to the user for an affordable price.
Design: This model comes with the Refractor type of engineering and is been designed with robust making it stable and durable at all times. In a sure device to give you the lifetime company with relatively less maintenance.
Aperture: Grouping into the portable category it consists of 70mm objective lens diameter. Hence, the device is not been bulkier yet does not compromise on the quality. Moreover, the light gathering issues may arise during the dark environment but can provide the user with reasonable details like the Saturn and Neptune can come to vision without detailing on it.
Focal length and Focal Ratio: With the focal length of 400mm and the ratio of 5.71, the telescope fairs well for the terrestrial observational. As with the higher end the focal length can go 2000mm this suggests being more apt for birding and wild life.
Eyepiece and Magnification: These determine the clarity of the viewing image. The eye piece can go up to 60mm and Celestron 21035 Refractor Telescope is been provided with the eye piece of 20mm and 40mm that provides the user the enhanced magnification of 20x and 40x respectively.
Stability: With the weight of 1.5kg telescope on a sturdy pre-assembled aluminium tripod of full size gives a stable base for the observer.
Tracking: Found in Celestron Travel scope Celestial and Terrestrial Telescope is a smooth functioning altazimuth mount that makes it easy for the user to locate the objects and follow it. It does consist of a 5×24 finderscope to support the user who is in search of the objects on both land and sky.
Clarity: Having been designed with the optics that is fully coated, possible to obtain images without any blur, flare or astigmation.
Verdict: Among the many models, this portable telescope do attains the mid level features and functions; in addition, it serves the purpose of traveling. It is a ‘Yes’ to the beginners, travelers and basic astronomers. Makes it a ‘No’ for the professional and detail observers.
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Celestron Travel scope 70 (Model No: 21035) - Specification Details
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
| Model Name | Travel scope 70 Portable Telescope |
| Product Code | 21035 |
| Telescope Type | Refractor |
| Magnification | 20x, 40x |
| Focal length | 400mm |
| Focal ratio | 5.71 |
| Aperture | 70mm |
| Eye piece | 20 mm, 10mm |
| Optical coating | Fully coated |
| Tripod | Aluminium full size |
| Application | Terrestrial and Celestial |
| Mount | altazimuth |
| Finderscope | 5×24 |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Warranty | 2 years limited |
