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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 256 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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82%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the Travel Scope 70 DX Portable Telescope. They find it easy to use, portable, and affordable. Many customers also mentioned that it is a great gift and works well for beginners. However, some customers have concerns about the tripod and phone holder, and a few have had trouble focusing the telescope.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice telescope

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I didn't understand the instructions at first, but once I figured it out it worked pretty nice, but there's too much light pollution in my area to give a good, accurate review, it's also a bit touchie even though I tighten it to the max it'll still move, so be careful with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice travel scope

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the telescope. It is easy to set up and take down. It is hard to adjust the scope up and down without losing what you are viewing. When viewing the moon which takes up a lot of the view, I think I have it in the right spot, but when I let go of the bar to look through the lens the weight of the scope causes it to drift outside of the range of viewing the moon. Especially if the camera attachment is being used.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great beginner Telescope

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really good for the size and price! You can look at the moon very easily and clear. My sin loves it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Telescope

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty easy and convenient, very good for the kids or anyone who just wants to have fun.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Tripod

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice telescope and could use some work on tripod

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice compact telescope. The legs on tripod could be made more sturdy as if you touch the telescope it wobbles a bit. The backpack could use a center divider to keep the telescope and tripod from banging into each other.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Average starter 'scope ☾★

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Takes quite a bit of patience and a steady hand to focus it - and keep it focused - especially on windy nights. The smartphone adapter is not compatible with my iPhone 13 pro, so this piece & the bluetooth shutter remote are useless. BUT overall, an okay starter 'scope for the price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Phone holder

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good telescope

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wish the phone adapter was larger to use for it since I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max. It was neat to show my daughter some of the space we could see with this. Definitely easy to put together. Nice carrying case. Some stuff wasn’t labeled as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice entry level device

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an easy to use telescope which would be good for someone just starting with astronomy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Christmas gift for daughters family

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The price was very good and came with a travel bag to take it with you . Easy assembly and can use phone to help with viewing the skies.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Telescope celestron

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good product for beginers but if u r looking for better look at the moon and starts i would spend a little more on another telescope.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice telescope

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty nice telescope once you learn how to focus and use it. Goes pretty far. I can see the moon. Not as close. But you can see it. The bumps and rigids

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Tripod

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Begginers telescope

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fun for kids, not for real stargazing. it does give a person and idea and comes with several attachments. The tripod is very flimsy. OK for starter scope.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointing

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy and quick to put together. Doing the stand not very stable. For a beginners telescope and having never used one before I found it difficult to focus on the moon. And having to bend down low to look through the telescope. I even tried putting it on the truck bed to help with standing at the right position. Only got to use it once because of cloudy days where I live. I did try to return it..but it was out of the 14 days return policy. Even though I explained that I couldn’t use it for most of those days. I thought they’d grant an exchange since I purchased the telescope with points from my best buy credit card. But they don’t seem to care nor honor that. Told me to goto the trade in page..which I have again telescope doesn’t even appear as an option to trade in on there. Hugely dissatisfied with best buy..and won’t be using the credit card or the store again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amateur sky watcher

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The accessories make this a decent travel scope. It’s easy to set up. A fairly stable tripod stand. But, it is best for seated viewing. A Good value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Is a great item for beginners. It really does the job, you would love to spend time with your family or friends using it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Family time

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased for the eclipse with my kids. So excited and thankful to have the experiences we have had since purchasing this telescope.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Telescope

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great buy for anyone that loves looking at the moon.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Well rounded model

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Well crafted. Is very easy to use and has multiple features that add to the ease of use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Telescope

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing staff didnt find is in my location they directly me to the next store which like 10 min away they had one left they put it on hold for me . The telescope as expected kids loves it perfect size fomes with a traveling backpack which is practical, easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For Christmas my husband wanted to be an astronomer so he asked for a telescope. LOL Honestly it was a bit overwhelming with so many out there but I am glad I chose this one. The backpack makes it look clean so it’s not always on display, the telescope itself was easy to use right out the box. It’s honestly perfect for a beginner! And he is already buying additional accessories to enhance it. 10/10!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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