Brand: Celestron

Celestron EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50 With Backpack (22060)

22060

Brand: Celestron

Celestron EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50 With Backpack (22060)

22060

Take your solar eclipse viewing to the next level. This scope comes with everything you need (tripod and backpack) to zoom in close on the sun and observe not just an eclipse but also sun spots and details you didn't know were there!
  • 50mm Solar Telescope with Fully-Coated Glass Optics: This dedicated solar scope delivers sharp, detailed views of eclipses, sunspots, transits, and more. Perfect for eclipses or any day!
  • ISO-Certified Solar Telescope Filter: Certified to comply with the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard for filters for direct viewing of the Sun.
  • Permanently Attached Solar-Safe Filter: Use your solar telescope with peace of mind, knowing the filter will not be knocked off or accidentally removed.
  • Integrated Solar-Safe Finderscope: Quickly and easily center the solar disk in the telescope’s eyepiece without looking at or near the Sun.
  • Sturdy Alt-Azimuth Mount & Full-Height Tripod: Pan and tilt just like a photographic tripod so you can make precise adjustments to the telescope’s position.
  • Accessories Included: You’ll receive a 20mm eyepiece, a hybrid star diagonal, an integrated solar safe finderscope, and travel backpack to carry it all.
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Why we love the Celestron EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50 With Backpack (22060)

This little powerhouse is a great way to get out and see the sun with friends and little ones. Included in the set is everything you need to view comfortably from anywhere:

  • The scope
  • Solar finder (a safe way to point the telescope at the sun)
  • A diagonal
  • 20mm eyepiece
  • Backpack

This package is perfect for little ones as the tripod doesn't stand too tall and the diagonal makes it very easy to observe. The backpack is lightweight and small and everything fits comfortably so it can go anywhere you need it to.

If you are looking to share in the eclipse with friends and family, we highly recommend this scope as it enhances your experience by zooming in close and showing detail that just can't be seen with solar glasses alone.

This scope is ISO 12312-2 certified and completely safe for everyone to use.

Product Description

Celestron’s EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50 is a dedicated white-light solar telescope for the observer on the go. It’s lightweight, compact, and easy to transport—perfect for viewing the solar photosphere and sunspots. At the heart of this 50mm refractor style solar scope, you’ll find Celestron’s Solar Safe, ISO-compliant, full-aperture glass filter material, which ensures the safest view of any solar event. The EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50 offers much higher magnifications for viewing sunspots or planetary transits than you would get using solar eclipse glasses or binoculars.

The telescope comes complete with everything you need and makes it easy to share the Sun as well as partial and total solar eclipses with the whole family.

Solar Safe Technology

EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology—the ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation, including IR and UV light, plus 99.999% of visible light. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is GUARANTEED SAFE for direct observation of the Sun and has been independently tested by SAI Global Assurance Services.

Solar Safe products conform to and meet the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2, Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun, EN 1836:2005 + A1:2007 (E) for an E15 Filter for the Direct Observation of the Sun and AS/NZS 1338.1:2012, Filters for Eye Protectors.

Important Safety Note: inspect your filter before every use. Do not use and discard if damaged, scratched, or separated from the frame in any way.

Upcoming Eclipses

2023 - On October 14, 2023, the famed “Ring of Fire” will encircle a darkened Moon during a spectacular annular eclipse. This phenomenon occurs when the Moon is too far from Earth to cover the Sun completely. The Sun's corona is not visible during an annular eclipse.

2024 - On April 8, 2024, the Moon will completely cover the Sun during an awe-inspiring Total Solar Eclipse. Observers within the path of totality will witness the sun’s dazzling corona, the “diamond ring” effect, and day turn to night.

Manual Alt-Azimuth Telescope

Navigate the sky with a pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing. Move the clutch in an up/down, left/right fashion to track the Sun in the eyepiece as it appears to drift across the daytime sky.

Solar Finderscope

The EclipSmart telescope comes with a 100% safe solar finderscope that allows you to align your telescope without looking directly at the Sun. The finderscope comes pre-installed and ready for use. Simply center the projection arm’s shadow on the bull’s eye, and the Sun will be positioned within the field of view of your telescope’s eyepiece.

Travel Backpack

A custom backpack comes with your telescope so you can store your optical tube, tripod, eyepieces, and accessories. Traveling with your EclipSmart scope is a breeze; all the components fit comfortably inside the backpack.

What can I see with a Celestron EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50 With Backpack (22060)?

Here are some simulated views of common objects. Results with your telescope will vary with viewing conditions, obrits, equipment and more.

Jupiter with

20mm Eyepiece - 18x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Jupiter with

10mm Eyepiece - 36x Magnification

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Jupiter with

5mm Eyepiece - 72x Magnification

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Moon with 20mm Eyepiece

18x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Moon with 10mm Eyepiece

36x Magnification

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Moon with 5mm Eyepiece

72x Magnification

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Andromeda with 36mm Eyepiece

10x Magnification

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Andromeda with 20mm Eyepiece

18x Magnification

(Included with This Telescope)

Andromeda with 10mm Eyepiece

36x Magnification

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What's in the Box

  • EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50mm
  • 20mm Eyepiece
  • Hybrid star diagonal
  • Solar Finderscope
  • Travel Backpack

Specifications

Optical Design: Refractor
Aperture: 50mm (1.97")
Focal length: 360mm (14.17")
Focal Ratio: f/7.2
Objective lens type: Achromatic doublet, air-spaced
Optical coatings: Fully Coated
Solar Filters: ISO certified glass filters, full aperture, permanently attached
Finderscope: Zero power Solar Safe finderscope
Star Diagonal: Hybrid mirror diagonal, accepts 1.25" eyepieces
Eyepiece: 20mm (0.78") Kellner (1.25"), 18x magnification
Highest Useful Magnification: 118x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 7.14x
Resolution (Rayleigh): 2.79 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 2.32 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power: 51x the naked eye
Solar image color: White

Solar Warning: Only observe the Sun with ISO-certified eye protection, such as the filter found in this EclipSmart product. Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or a non-filtered optic. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.Never tamper with or remove the permanently placed glass filters in this optic. Doing so is dangerous and will void your warranty.Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with its correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.Never remove your eye protection when looking directly at the Sun during partial phases of a solar eclipse.

Customer Reviews

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B.L.
Great Little Solar Scope

Great little scope. Reasonably good eye piece and the spotting tool (shadow target) was perfectly aligned. It will be perfect when we travel to see the eclipse!

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R.P.
Celestron EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50

I bought this telescope prior to the Annuar Eclipse so that I could explore a sun a bit. The scope is really good and the value seems to be in the optics. 1st viewing showed a good view of the sunspots that were visible at the time. I'm sure it would be possible to enhance this scope with different eyepieces and other add-ons.
The weakness is that the tripod is flimsy and not very stable. All-Star Telescope advised me of this in advance so I was not surprised or disappointed. My recommendation would be to mount the scope on a better quality tripod.
Overall rating: *****. Excellent optics and options to expand and enhance the setup to get something really good for solar viewing! Remember: never look at the sun directly!!

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f.c.
Eclipsmart solar scope

This is hands down the easiest telescope to setup for viewing the sun. Sunspots are very visible and clear to see.

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