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Travel Telescope 114 Build Kit

Travel Telescope 114 Build Kit

Regular price $169.99 USD
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Description

Discover the night sky and build your own telescope! Introducing the Travel Telescope 114, a collapsible telescope you can actually build yourself. This telescope can easily fit into a backpack, making it perfect for your next dark sky trip. This is a beginner-friendly telescope for powerful views of the Moon, planets, deep sky objects, and more! Building this telescope yourself is the perfect way to learn all about astronomy, get hands-on experience, and learn how telescopes work!

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Link to 3D Printing Files (Sold Separately)

What's Included (Configuration):

  • Assembled (Telescope + Tripod): Ready to use, includes Telescope and Tripod.

  • Assembled Telescope Only: Ready to mount, includes the telescope only, no tripod. Compatible with 1/4" threaded tripods or star trackers, and M6 threads.

  • Build Kit (Telescope + Tripod): Includes all 3D printed parts and hardware ready to assemble (glued secondary and heat inserts installed). Learn how to build your own telescope with this kit!

  • Build Kit (Telescope Only): Includes all 3D printed parts and hardware ready to assemble for the telescope only, no tripod. (glued secondary and heat inserts installed). Learn how to build your own telescope with this kit!

  • 3D Printing Kit (Telescope + Tripod): All hardware needed for the telescope and tripod including optics, screws, heat inserts, aluminum extrusions, and more (excluding 3D printed parts, 3D files sold separately).

  • 3D Printing Kit (Telescope Only): All hardware needed for the telescope only including optics, screws, heat inserts, aluminum extrusions, and more (excluding 3D printed parts 3D files sold separately).

Features:

  • Tool-Free Assembly
  • Beginner-Friendly
  • Up to 200x Useful Magnification
  • Compact Design for Easy Travel
  • Dovetail Mount for Star Trackers
  • Compression Ring Focuser
  • Non-Rotating Helical Focuser for Precise Focusing

Focal Lengths:

  • 900mm Version: Standard version 114/900mm with 25mm secondary mirror. Great for visual use, can also be used for astrophotography.

  • 450mm Version: Premium version ideal for wide-field views and astrophotography. This version uses a 114/450mm parabolic mirror with a 40mm secondary mirror.   

Specs:

  • Aperture: 114mm
  • Focal Length: 900mm (f/7.9) or 450mm (f/3.9)
  • Telescope Type: Newtonian Reflector
  • Mount Type: Altitude/Azimuth
  • Material: Aluminum and Plastic
  • Compact Dimensions: Approximately: 8.5" x 9" x 16.5"
  • Weight:

450mm OTA: 3.8 lbs, Full Telescope: 5.7 lbs

900mm OTA: 4.2 lbs, Full Telescope: 6.1 lbs

Hands-On Learning:

Discover the night sky and learn how telescopes work with a detailed step by step user manual and learning guide:

Learning Guide

Updated Version

The updated version currently available for pre-orders will have the following improvements:

  • 2" focuser premium focuser
  • Improved optical performance
  • Astrohopper phone mount
  • 1/4" Threads for mounting compatibility
  • Improved collimation stability
  • Smoother and more sturdy focuser
  • Stronger ridged design
  • Dust shroud mounting capability
  • Improved dust covers & accessories
  • And more!

Eyepiece:

Eyepiece Optionally Included: SVBONY 20mm Redline 68 degree Field of View 1.25"

30-Day Returns:

Shop with confidence, every order comes with a 30-day return policy. If something isn’t right, we’ll work with you to make it right. At North Star Scientific, your satisfaction is our priority and we stand by the quality of our products. Please see store return policy for more information.

Other/Warnings:

Use code "NoMirror" for $20 off if you already have your own mirrors.

Eyepiece Recommendation: SVBONY 20mm Redline 68 FOV 1.25" (not included).

Upgrade Kit

This option is available to upgrade your telescope to the new design to utilize the new features. For anyone who purchased the 3D printed files and has a 3D printer you will have access to the newest parts for free and can re-print them. If you purchased a build kit or assembled telescope these are your following options for an upgrade kit. The upgrade kit will come with all new 3D printed parts with heat inserts installed as well as any additional hardware (minimal) needed for the upgrade. These upgrade kits do NOT include mirrors or extrusions, only the 3D printed parts with heat inserts installed and a few additional screws to complete the upgrade. Please follow the directions below carefully to order an upgrade kit for your telescope.

1: Telescope Only:

This option you will receive all the new 3D Printed parts with M3 and M6 heat inserts installed with a few additional screws for the upgraded version. To complete the upgrade please use all the previous hardware and mirrors from your previous Travel Telescope.

to get an upgrade kit order "Assembled Telescope only" (select your focal length) and use discount code: "UpgradeKit900TelescopeOnly" for the 900mm version or "UpgradeKit450TelescopeOnly" for the 450mm version.

2: Telescope and Tripod:

This will include all of the parts in the "Telescope Only" upgrade kit as well as the updated 3D printed tripod parts. The full upgrade kit is highly recommended if your tripod isn't similar to the most up to date version. (please refer to render product photos)

To get an upgrade kit order "Assembled Telescope + Tripod" (select your focal length) and use discount code: "UpgradeKit900Telescope+Tripod" for the 900mm version or "UpgradeKit450Telescope+Tripod" for the 450mm version.

Important Notes:

  • This is a 3D-printed product, so minor imperfections may be present.
  • Orders will be shipped out as soon as possible. Parts may occasionally be out of stock, please be patient. 3D printed parts require longer fulfillment time.

Safety Warning: NEVER LOOK AT THE SUN EVEN WITH SOLAR FILTERS! (Open telescope designs should not be used for solar observing)!! Metal bars may be sharp, handle with caution. Daytime use is not recommended due to Sun reflections (exception is if a full light shroud cover is installed)! The mirror concentrates light, always store carefully with lens caps on and away from direct sunlight. Always be careful of sunlight reflections due to open telescope design. Small parts chocking hazard. The focuser is pre lubricated with a commercial dry spray on lubricant.

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Designed for:

Beginner Friendly

Easy to use for beginners or advanced astronomers. This telescope offers something for everyone. The assembly guide includes all the basic information you need to know about telescopes and stargazing.

Telescope silhouette against a starry night sky

Designed for:

Portability

The Travel Telescope was specifically designed from the ground up for portability. It can collapse down with its unique geometry to easily fit into small backpacks, perfect for your next dark sky trip! This is the perfect travel companion balancing power and portability.

Collection of black metal components and hardware on a white background

Designed for:

Hands-on Guided Learning

There's no better way to learn how a telescope works than to build it yourself! The build kits are a great way to get hands on experience with a detailed assembly guide to learn all about telescopes. No 3D printer or tools required for build kits.

Starry night sky with a prominent nebula and stars, credit to Xypris.

Designed For:

Astro-photography

The Travel Telescope designed with visual and astrophotography use in mind. Equipped with a 2" focuser for stability and mounting capabilities for 1/4" tripods and dovetail mounting for star trackers.

30-Day Returns

Shop with confidence, every order comes with a 30-day return policy. If something isn’t right, we’ll work with you to make it right. At North Star Scientific, your satisfaction is our priority and we stand by the quality of our products.

Return Policy
  • Astrophotography

    Capture stunning photos of the Moon, planets, and deep sky objects with a bright 114mm aperture. The perfect balance between power and portability. Includes easy mounting interface to tripods or star trackers.

  • Collapsibility

    Easily collapses down in seconds for easy storage and travel. The perfect travel companion for your next dark sky trip!

  • Tool-free Assembly and Collimation

    Designed for ease of use, no tools required to collapse down into travel configuration all thumb screws. Also includes tool-free Primary and secondary mirror collimation.