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North Star Scientific LLC

Travel Telescope 114 Build Kit

Travel Telescope 114 Build Kit

Regular price $84.99 USD
Regular price Sale price $84.99 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 in a backpack, making it perfect for your next trip to dark skies. 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!

Profit Donations

10% of net profit is donated to charity of the month voted in the discord server.

User Manual/Assembly Guide: Assembly Guide

Join the Community Discord: Travel Telescope Community

Link to 3D Print Files (Sold separately): Printables - Travel Telescope

Compact Dimensions

  • Approximately: 8.5" x 9" x 16.5"

What's Included

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

  • Assembled Telescope Only: Ready to mount, includes Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) only no tripod.

  • 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): Assembly kit but for OTA only, only tools required to build are the included Allen wrench and a Philips screw driver.
  • 3D Printing Kit (Telescope + Tripod): All hardware needed for OTA and mount (excluding printed parts).

  • 3D Printing Kit (Telescope Only): All hardware for the OTA only (excluding mount and printed parts).

  • Small Parts 3D Printing Kit: Includes all essential hardware components and small parts needed for assembly of the full telescope, excluding aluminum extrusions, mirrors, and 3D printed parts. This kit is the same for 900mm and 450mm versions. (Lowest shipping cost option for international customers)

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
  • (If OTA only is selected, 1/4" mounting threads will be installed/provided to maximize mounting compatibility)

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.   
  • Note: A 2x Barlow lens can extend the 450mm version to 900mm. Reducing the 900mm to 450mm with a focal reducer will significantly degrade the quality and is not recommended.

Eyepiece

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

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: 3.3 lbs, Full Telescope: 5.2 lbs

900mm OTA: 3.7 lbs, Full Telescope: 5.6 lbs

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).

Important Notes

  • This is a 3D-printed product, so minor imperfections may be present.
  • I aim to ship orders within a week, but please be patient as I am an individual running this store. I typically get kits out faster (within a few days).

International Buyers Please Read:

  • International buyers are responsible for any duties, taxes, or additional fees. Import fees can be estimated using Simply Duty (This is only an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate.) [HS code: 900580]

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.

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Deep Sky Photography

The perfect travel companion for your next dark sky trip! Capture stunning deep-sky objects like Orion’s Nebula with a bright 114mm aperture. Enjoy wide, immersive views with the 450mm focal length version.

450mm version

Lunar/Planetary

Capture stunning photos of the Moon and planets with a 114mm aperture. The perfect balance between power and portability.

900mm version
  • Portable

    The Travel Telescope was specifically designed for portability. It can collpase down to fit into small backpacks, perfect for your next dark sky trip!

  • Beginner Friendly

    Easy to use for beginners or advanced astronomers. This telescope offers something for everyone.

  • Astrophotography

    This telescope is a great choice for both visual and astrophotography. It can be mounted to star trackers and includes M6 threads.