Product Overview

The Sky-Watcher 50mm Travel Refractor Telescope is built for travellers, campers and backyard observers who want a simple way to scan the sky without hauling a full-size rig. Its compact 50mm refractor design and lightweight aluminium tripod pack neatly into the included backpack, so you can move from the ute to the campsite or a hilltop vantage point in minutes. Set-up is straightforward with the manual alt-azimuth mount, letting you swing smoothly between the Moon, planets and bright deep-sky objects.

With a 360mm focal length and fully coated optics, this scope delivers bright, crisp views at 18x and 36x using the supplied 20mm and 10mm eyepieces. The 45° erect image diagonal makes it equally useful for daytime glassing of terrain, wildlife or distant landmarks, giving you a versatile tool for both night sky and terrestrial observation. At around 1.5kg including accessories, it’s genuinely grab-and-go, ideal as a first telescope or a compact companion alongside your primary hunting or outdoor kit.

Key Features

• 50mm fully coated refractor optics deliver bright, crisp views of the Moon, planets and landscapes, helping beginners see more detail with less glare.
• Compact 360mm focal length and f/7.2 focal ratio provide wide, easy-to-find fields of view, ideal for casual stargazing and daytime viewing.
• Included 20mm and 10mm eyepieces offer 18x and 36x magnifications, letting users quickly switch between wide sweeps of the sky and closer looks at specific targets.
• 45° erect image diagonal presents an upright, correctly oriented image, making the telescope comfortable to use for both terrestrial and astronomical observing.
• Manual alt-azimuth mount allows smooth up-down and left-right movement, so users can track objects intuitively without complex setup or alignment.
• Lightweight adjustable aluminium tripod provides a stable platform that can be sized for kids or adults, improving comfort and image steadiness.
• Included backpack keeps the telescope, tripod and accessories together, making it simple to grab-and-go for camping trips, holidays or backyard sessions.
• Approximate 1.5 kg total weight (including accessories) ensures the kit is easy for most users to carry, encouraging more frequent use and spontaneous observing.
• Fully coated optics enhance contrast and brightness, improving visibility of faint details under suburban or dark-sky conditions.
• Designed for both day and night use, the telescope doubles as a compact spotting scope for wildlife, scenery and sporting events.