This Celestron beginner telescope is even cheaper this Prime Day
The Celestron 70mm Travel Scope is now 35% off, cheaper than when it was previously on sale, for Amazon's Big Deal Days and is ideal for beginners.
The Celestron 70mm Travel Scope is 35% off on Amazon in this Prime Day telescope deal. It was previously on sale with an 18% discount and we have a roundup of all the best Amazon Prime Day deals, which you can check out.
Save 35% on the Celestron 70mm Travel Scope when you grab it on Amazon during the Big Deal Days event.
Celestron's 70mm Travel Scope is ideal for beginners, and, at just over $70, it's a low-risk investment if you're taking your first steps into astronomy. You get plenty of telescope for your money. It comes with fully coated optics, a 70mm aperture and a range of accessories. This is a deal worth considering if you don't have any prior stargazing experience, you're on a budget and you don't want to risk seeing what telescope deals may appear over Big Deal Days or Black Friday.
If this deal isn't quite what you're looking for, we suggest taking a look at our Celestron telescope and binoculars deals, telescope deals and budget telescopes under $500 guides.
Save 35% on a telescope designed with beginners in mind. It features a 70mm aperture and fully coated optics, allowing enough light to pass through to make objects appear bright and clear. It also comes with a tripod, two eyepieces, a carry bag and the basic edition of Celestron's Starry Night software.
Note: This was on sale with 18% off ahead of Prime Day, but now we've seen it with a 35% discount. If this deal interests you, now is the time to get it.
- We're constantly checking the best prices on our Amazon Prime Day space deals page for big discounts on the best telescopes, binoculars, star projectors, cameras, drones, Lego, streaming and more.
For your money, you get a suitably sized 70mm beginner telescope that allows enough light to pass through to make what you're viewing appear bright, and the fully coated glass optics help the image appear clear. It also comes with a full-height tripod and a carry bag, making it ideal for taking with you on the go. It also comes with two eyepieces and a two-year warranty, so you can rely on the quality you get from this telescope.
Amazon's Big Deal Days event is just like Amazon Prime Day; a range of discounts will be exclusively available to Prime members, just ahead of Black Friday. This deal is worth considering if you're looking to take your first steps into astronomy and you're on a budget. Plus, you don't have to wait to see what deals may or may not appear.
Key features: 70mm aperture, fully coated optics, a carry bag, a full-height tripod, two eyepieces (10mm and 20mm), a finderscope and Celestron's Starry Night Software Basic Edition.
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Price history: In the past year or so, this telescope has ranged from about $70 to $117. While this isn't the lowest price we've ever seen, this is great value.
Consensus: This is a deal worth considering if you're new to astronomy or you're buying for someone who is, even children. It's ideal for transporting, too, as it has a compact design and comes with a backpack. If you're on a budget and don't want to risk what deals may or may not appear over Big Deal Days and Black Friday, this is worth considering.
✅ Buy it if: You want a telescope that's designed for carrying around and is suitable for novices from an industry-leading manufacturer and you're on a budget.
❌ Don't buy it if: You want to wait for the Big Deal Days sales or you're looking for something a little more upmarket.
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