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North Star Scientific LLC

Travel Telescope 114 Build Kit

Travel Telescope 114 Build Kit

Regular price $149.99 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 Telescope and Tripod.

  • Assembled Telescope Only: Ready to mount, includes Telescope only no tripod. Can be mounted to tripods or star trackers. (Telescope only option will come with 1/4" mounting 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): Assembly kit but for telescope 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 Telescope and Tripod (excluding printed parts).

  • 3D Printing Kit (Telescope Only): All hardware for the telescope only (excluding tripod 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/Goldline 68 degree Field of View 1.25" (Optionally 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.
  • 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.

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:
    9023.00.0000]

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.

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.

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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.

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

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!

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.