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frontpage Posted by htp182 | Staff • Jan 5, 2023
frontpage Posted by htp182 | Staff • Jan 5, 2023

Celestron Travel Scope 60 Portable Telescope w/ Backpack & Tripod

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Walmart has Celestron Travel Scope 60 Portable Telescope w/ Backpack & Tripod (22002-DS) on sale for $38. Shipping is free.

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Product Details:
  • 60mm Travel Scope features a powerful 60mm objective lens, a full-height tripod, bonus accessories, and a custom backpack to carry it all.
  • This telescope for astronomy beginners is equipped with two high-quality eyepieces (20mm and 8mm) for low- and high-power views of celestial objects at night and terrestrial objects during the day.
  • The 60mm objective lens with high-quality, fully coated glass optics provides bright, detailed views.
  • Setting up and using the Travel Scope is quick and easy.
  • Includes a 3x Barlow lens to triple the magnification of each eyepiece for up to 135x total magnification.
  • This kit comes complete with a custom backpack, tripod, finderscope, star diagonal, and Moon filter

Editor's Notes

Written by Brynn
  • Our research indicates that this is $22 lower (37% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $59.99 at the time of this posting.
  • This telescope has received an average rating of 4.4 stars out of 5 based on 24 Walmart customer reviews.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.
    Most items sold & shipped by Walmart.com care eligible for free 90-day returns. See the Walmart returns page for returns information.

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Walmart has Celestron Travel Scope 60 Portable Telescope w/ Backpack & Tripod (22002-DS) on sale for $38. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter htp182 for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • 60mm Travel Scope features a powerful 60mm objective lens, a full-height tripod, bonus accessories, and a custom backpack to carry it all.
  • This telescope for astronomy beginners is equipped with two high-quality eyepieces (20mm and 8mm) for low- and high-power views of celestial objects at night and terrestrial objects during the day.
  • The 60mm objective lens with high-quality, fully coated glass optics provides bright, detailed views.
  • Setting up and using the Travel Scope is quick and easy.
  • Includes a 3x Barlow lens to triple the magnification of each eyepiece for up to 135x total magnification.
  • This kit comes complete with a custom backpack, tripod, finderscope, star diagonal, and Moon filter

Editor's Notes

Written by Brynn
  • Our research indicates that this is $22 lower (37% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $59.99 at the time of this posting.
  • This telescope has received an average rating of 4.4 stars out of 5 based on 24 Walmart customer reviews.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.
    Most items sold & shipped by Walmart.com care eligible for free 90-day returns. See the Walmart returns page for returns information.

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pb300
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Using this will go one of two ways.
A: It'll get used once and never touched again.
B: You'll suddenly have no money from buying new scopes and parts.

With this scope you'll get a closer look at the moon and that's about it, especially if you live in a city. If you get it priority 1 will be replacing the tripod.
pb300
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She shouldn't thank me yet...

Take the money from this and put it towards a set of 10x50 binoculars. Or look on ebay for a Meade Adventure Scope 80 / Orion ct80. These scopes are enough to make out some deep space objects and get a look at planets. The planets will be small but you can make out some detail with the right eyepiece.
beakeru2
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I would like to give you a thumbs down for your comment because I want to buy this.. But, I am 53 years old and my experience in life and my past impulse purchases tells me that you are ABSOLUTELY correct.. My wife thanks you for helping me to save the money .. Repped

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MozVolta
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Is this better suited for downtown views or can you actually make out the rings of Saturn?
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Using this will go one of two ways.
A: It'll get used once and never touched again.
B: You'll suddenly have no money from buying new scopes and parts.

With this scope you'll get a closer look at the moon and that's about it, especially if you live in a city. If you get it priority 1 will be replacing the tripod.
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beakeru2
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Quote from pb300 :
Using this will go one of two ways.
A: It'll get used once and never touched again.
B: You'll suddenly have no money from buying new scopes and parts.

With this scope you'll get a closer look at the moon and that's about it, especially if you live in a city. If you get it priority 1 will be replacing the tripod.
I would like to give you a thumbs down for your comment because I want to buy this.. But, I am 53 years old and my experience in life and my past impulse purchases tells me that you are ABSOLUTELY correct.. My wife thanks you for helping me to save the money .. Repped
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KMan
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It's gotten a lot of positive comments and folks are saying that you can see Jupiter and Saturn, but are we talking just a bit bigger than with the naked eye or decent binoculars, or colors, rings and moons?
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KMan
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Quote from pb300 :
Using this will go one of two ways.
A: It'll get used once and never touched again.
B: You'll suddenly have no money from buying new scopes and parts.

With this scope you'll get a closer look at the moon and that's about it, especially if you live in a city. If you get it priority 1 will be replacing the tripod.
Can this be retrofitted onto a camera tripod with the standard center screw and quick release "spike" mount?
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pb300
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Quote from KMan :
Can this be retrofitted onto a camera tripod with the standard center screw and quick release "spike" mount?
The dovetail mount on it should have a 1/4-20 screw hole. This will let you put it on pretty much any tripod.
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adis24
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Quote from pb300 :
Using this will go one of two ways.
A: It'll get used once and never touched again.
B: You'll suddenly have no money from buying new scopes and parts.

With this scope you'll get a closer look at the moon and that's about it, especially if you live in a city. If you get it priority 1 will be replacing the tripod.
You are a wise man

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KMan
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Quote from pb300 :
The dovetail mount on it should have a 1/4-20 screw hole. This will let you put it on pretty much any tripod.
Thanks. I have an old Bogen that's pretty stable and smooth. Of course it's not meant to be used for serious telescope use but at least it doesn't shake. But IIRC you can install all sorts of "heads" (or whatever they're called, it's been a while) to convert it for various uses, so maybe there are some that are suited for telescope use.
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Quote from beakeru2 :
I would like to give you a thumbs down for your comment because I want to buy this.. But, I am 53 years old and my experience in life and my past impulse purchases tells me that you are ABSOLUTELY correct.. My wife thanks you for helping me to save the money .. Repped
She shouldn't thank me yet...

Take the money from this and put it towards a set of 10x50 binoculars. Or look on ebay for a Meade Adventure Scope 80 / Orion ct80. These scopes are enough to make out some deep space objects and get a look at planets. The planets will be small but you can make out some detail with the right eyepiece.
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MadPup
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Quote from pb300 :
Using this will go one of two ways.
A: It'll get used once and never touched again.
B: You'll suddenly have no money from buying new scopes and parts.

With this scope you'll get a closer look at the moon and that's about it, especially if you live in a city. If you get it priority 1 will be replacing the tripod.
Let's face it. With most scopes you end up with the moon and some fuzzy dots.
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This seems like a great deal for your young kiddo that you're trying to find out what he/she is interested in. If they're not interested in celestial bodies or the body of that milf down the road, then no big loss.
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GrandmasterBBC
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The fact of the matter is that telescopes in this price range are going to be disappointing. If you just want to play around with it a little and see what it will do, the good news is you are only out $40. If your kids (or you!) love it to death, It could be the start of a fascinating and potentially very expensive hobby. Just wait until they want to get into astrophotography! 💸💸💸
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pb300
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Quote from MadPup :
Let's face it. With most scopes you end up with the moon and some fuzzy dots.
True. Spend orders of magnitude more on astrophotography gear, or just go look on astrobin.
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Frankie251
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What's the best scope for a newbie that's under or around $300? I really enjoy star gazing and am close to a beach where there's not as much light pollution, but I don't want to buy a toy that will be frustrating to use, but I also invest an arm or a leg until I'm sure I'll use it enough.
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darksiderising
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Quote from KMan :
It's gotten a lot of positive comments and folks are saying that you can see Jupiter and Saturn, but are we talking just a bit bigger than with the naked eye or decent binoculars, or colors, rings and moons?
I'd expect a fuzzy circle for Jupiter with maayyybe two faint slightly darker color bands and the Galilean moons clearly visible as four white dots. The moons are the nearest thing about seeing Jupiter with a basic scope IMHO. You'll also likely be able to see the distinct shape of Jupiter with it's rings (although the whole thing will likely be faikt and fuzzy).

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