Modified Celestron Travel Scope 70

The Celestron Travel Scope 70 has a front lens diameter of 70 mm and a focal length of 400 mm. A telescope with these specifications works well for terrestrials observations, and if mounted on a tracking mount, may produce good results in long exposure imaging. Due to its small aperture and short focal length, it has a very limited use for astronomical observation (only good for low power views). Note that the telescope showed signs of chromatic aberration.

Celestron Travel Scope 70 with modified focuser, ASI 533 astronomy camera, and mounted on a Meade LXD75 tracking mount

Moon imaged with a Celestron Travel Scope 70, an ASI 533 astronomy camera, and a Vixen GP tracking mount

Orion Nebula M42 imaged with a Celestron Travel Scope 70, an ASI 533 astronomy camera, and a Meade LXD75 tracking mount

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