Best Portable Telescopes

Weighing in at a mere 2.9 lbs. (1.3 kg), the DwarfLabs DWARF 3 is the most portable telescope on the market today! This compact and powerful smart telescope easily tucks away within the included travel bag, making it a great option for astrophotographers on the move. Despite its compact and portable size, the Dwarf 3 has all the features of a full-blown astrophotography rig, and it’s easily controlled with just your smartphone or tablet. Boasting an impressive dual-lens system with an advanced 8.29 MP Sony IMX678 sensor, a magnetic solar filter, and set of built-in astrophotography filters, the DWARF 3 is as impressive as it is unique.

• Offering not just one, but two focal lengths, this smart telescope is well suited for a variety of imaging applications.
• Integrated AI interface and automatic object tracking makes it excellent for daytime photography as well.
• Between the powerful onboard sensor, long battery life, and ample internal storage, your adventures are sure to be nothing short of outstanding!

With a total weight of 3.64 lbs. (1.65 kg), and packaged with its own carrying case, ZWO’s tiny yet mighty Seestar S30 Pro is an ideal companion for any trip to dark skies. In comparison to the original Seestar S30, this revamped Pro version sports an additional lens for outstanding quadruplet performance. This means sharper, more vibrant images! Furthering performance, the Pro edition takes the original 2.1 MP resolution and bumps it up to 8.29 MP with its upgraded Sony IMX585 sensor. Full 4K resolution images are yours for capture, helping you collect breathtaking cosmic photos no matter where you travel! A large 128GB internal memory, convenient NFC ‘tap-to-pair’ technology, and integrated AI image-processing technology streamline your nights under the stars, making the ZWO Seestar S30 Pro a must have for your nightsky adventures.

• Dual lens design allows you to capture both deep-sky wonders, widefield Milky Way scenes, and star trail imagery. Utilize this two-sensor system for versatile terrestrial photography as well!
• Comes complete with integrated object tracking!
• Wherever your travels take you, the Seestar S30 Pro is the perfect companion for your cosmic exploration!

Crafted with durable and lightweight materials, the Orion StarBlast 90mm Travel Refractor is an ideal option for night sky enthusiasts on the move! Between the simple three step assembly and wide 90mm aperture, this travel ready refractor is certain help you make the most of every night out under the stars! It even includes a sturdy travel bag and accessory pouch, making it easy to safely transport and store the entire kit!

• This 90mm (3.5") achromatic refractor with a 500mm focal length is ideal for a range of targets!
• Comes with a host of great accessories, such as a 25mm and 9mm 1.25" Kellner eyepiece, a 90° correct-image diagonal, a matching 5x20 correct-image finder scope!
• All these travel ready accessories will fit neatly alongside the tripod and telescope OTA in the included travel bag!

Whether you’re looking to uncover the delicate details of our cosmos from your backyard or at your favorite dark sky site, the Orion SkyScanner 102mm Table Top Reflector will provide breathtaking sights from just about anywhere! While compact in stature, don’t let its small size fool you, this lightweight reflector sports a wide 4” aperture, giving you plenty of light gathering power. Resting on a simple tabletop Dobsonian box base, this mini dobsonian telescope is perfect for night sky enthusiasts of all ages. If you’re looking for a wide aperture telescope that’ll have no trouble coming along on your next road trip, camping trip, or family vacation, this is the telescope for you!

• With a 102mm apertura this scope is perfect for viewing the Moon, Saturn, bright star clusters and nebulae in wondrous detail
• Comes with two Kellner Plössl eyepieces that open a whole world of viewing opportunities!
• The compact, user-friendly design of the Dobsonian base offers smooth navigation across the night sky!

Compact, portable and effortless to use, the Apertura Library telescope is a blast for beginners who want to learn about the cosmos under distant dark skies! The base of this telescope is a small, yet robust tabletop Dobsonian, an easy to maneuver and transport. Within the focuser you’ll find an affixed zoom eyepiece, allowing you to view the night sky at different magnification levels right out of the box! For those still learning the ins and outs of telescope operation, the fastened design will ensure you never leave behind any vital components. The dust cap also comes tethered for your peace of mind, and an added Apertura Ember Red Headlamp and red dot finder streamline the setup process.

• 4.5” Newtonian Reflector is fitted with top-notch coatings that offer more than 90% reflectivity
• Striking views on our Moon, the Orion Nebula, the Pleiades Star Cluster, and plenty more!
• Fastened design prevents accidental misplacement of this vital accessory!

While Dobsonian telescopes are known for their exceptional views and portable design, the Apertura AD6 Dobsonian takes the title of best portable high powered Dobsonian. This refined future-proof telescope was designed to make travel easy without sacrificing performance. Just two sections make up this module telescope system, the ~25 lbs. Dobsonian base and the 28 lbs. OTA. These two components fit snuggly together like pieces of a puzzle, making assembly, disassembly, and transport is a breeze! Not only is this telescope easy to take with you, but its user-friendly design and powerful optics means it’s perfect for both seasoned astronomers and beginners.

• 6” of light gathering power, the views through your eyepiece are sure to be nothing short of remarkable.
• Superior-grade mirrors deliver detailed views of the planets, the Moon, as well as deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae.
• Smooth operation that will help you enjoy high-quality views no matter where your expeditions take you

If you are looking for a fully go-to travel telescope, the Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi 150 Tabletop GoTo Dobsonian is the perfect scope for you! Featuring a wide aperture of 6” and conveniently collapsible design, the Virtuoso GTi 150 is more than capable of tagging along on your adventures. Once assembled and aligned, the Virtuoso GTi’s onboard computer will begin tracking objects in mere moments, all you need is a smartphone and the free Sky-Watcher SynScan app for iOS and Android!

• This telescope is 27" when extended and a mere 16" when collapsed, making it easy to tuck away for trips to dark skies!
• Setting you up for success, Sky-Watcher has included numerous accessories within this package for use straight out of the box!
• User-friendly design and powerful optics, you’re sure to have fun, engaging astronomy sessions night after night.

Looking to widen your horizons with a fully Go-To computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope? This Celestron NexStar 6SE bundle is a great choice for any night sky enthusiast or astrophotographer on the move! Complete with high-performance StarBright XLT Coated optics, a fully Go-To altazimuth mount, and a powerful hand controller, you have the power to discover the cosmos with both precision and ease! The entire system breaks down into three manageable parts for effortless transportation, with a combined weight of less than 30 lbs. To make this system even more portable, this bundle is packed with great accessories, like the Apertura Portable Telescope Power Supply giving you the power to enjoy the night sky through your NexStar 6SE anywhere without a worry!

• Large aperture collects a copious amount of light, while the patented Celestron StarBright XLT coatings maximize light transmission.
• Included NexStar+ hand controller makes it easy to star align and find objects for slewing, and it includes a huge database of over 40,000 celestial objects!
• Comes with an Apertura Portable Telescope Power Supply , Apertura Ultimate Plossl 52° 1.25" Eyepiece Kit, and Apertura Universal 2 AMP AC Adapter!