As a rule of thumb, your telescope should have at least 2.8 inches (70 mm) aperture — and preferably more. Dobsonian telescopes, which are reflectors with a simple mount, provide lots of aperture at relatively low cost. A larger aperture lets you see fainter objects and finer detail than a smaller one can.
Plus, what should I look for when buying a telescope for the first time? Sky & Telescope listed seven important qualities for choosing a telescope: "(1) eyepiece shows a sharp image from edge to edge; (2) smooth focuser with 'precise' feel; (3) mount moves smoothly on both axes; (4) mount is sturdy and stable; (5) tube stops shaking quickly after being touched; (6) eyepiece is at a ...
Along with it, how much should I spend on a telescope?
A good telescope can cost anywhere from $200 to $8000 US dollars. Depending on if you are just starting out or if you are looking for a professional telescope, prices will differ. The characteristics of a good telescope will be defined by the intended use and the needs of a particular user.
Celestron - PowerSeeker 127EQ Telescope - Manual German Equatorial Telescope for Beginners - Compact and Portable - Bonus Astronomy Software Package - 127mm Aperture
Perfect entry-level telescope: The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ is an easy-to-use and powerful telescope. The PowerSeeker series is designed to give the new telescope user the perfect combination of quality, value, features, and power
Manual German equatorial mount: Navigate the sky with our Newtonian Reflector telescope. It features a German Equatorial mount with a slow-motion altitude rod for smooth and accurate pointing. Adjust rod to desired position, then easily secure by tightening cross knob
Compact and portable: This telescope for adults and kids to be used together is compact, lightweight, and portable. Take the telescope to your favorite campsite or dark sky observing site, or simply the backyard. Optical Coatings: Aluminum
Multiple accessories: The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ Telescope comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm), plus a 3x Barlow lens to triple the power of each. Users can also download BONUS Starry Night Astronomy Software Package
Unbeatable and customer support: Buy with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a 2-year and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts
BESTSELLER NO. 2 in 2021
Celestron CPC 1100 StarBright XLT GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain 2800mm Telescope with Tripod and Tube
11 inches Schmidt cassegrain telescope with celestron’s Premium Star Bright XLT optical coatings
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 55" - 70"
Fully Computerized dual Fork arm altazimuth mount with internal GPS and database of 40, 000+ celestial objects
9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
Heavy duty tripod makes attaching the telescope so easy you can do it in the dark. Ergonomic design so you can comfortably lift and move the telescope
BESTSELLER NO. 3 in 2021
ToyerBee Telescope for Kids& Beginners, 70mm Aperture 300mm Astronomical Refractor Telescope, Tripod& Finder Scope- Portable Travel Telescope with Smartphone Adapter and Wireless Remote
【BEST Telescope for Kids& Beginners!】 Toyerbee telescope meets all the needs of beginners, and the kids’ astronomical journey begins from here! Equipped with 3X Barlow len and two eyepieces, H20mm and H6mm, kids can get magnification of 15X to 150X. Whether it's watching stars and moons at night or observing planets, ToyerBee telescope is the best helper for kids & astronomy beginners.
【Large Aperture】70mm aperture and 300mm focal length provide more lights and clearer images, even beginners can get clear images. The bigger the aperture, the bigger the field of vision, and the clearer the image.
【Wireless Control】ToyerBee telescope set includes one smartphone adapter and one Wireless camera remote to explore the nature of the world easily through the screen and take amazing images.
【Easy to assemble& dismount】 We have a full set of paper and video Installation Guidelines. Don't worry about any installation problems. Even for first-time users, kids&beginners can install it themselves without any tools.
【Satisfaction Service】 3-year customer service was offered by ToyerBee. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our TELESCOPE and service.
BESTSELLER NO. 4 in 2021
Gskyer Telescope, 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical Refracting Telescope for Kids Beginners - Travel Telescope with Carry Bag, Phone Adapter and Wireless Remote
Quality Optics: 400mm(f/5.7) focal length and 70mm aperture, fully coated optics glass lens with high transmission coatings creates stunning images and protect your eyes. Perfect telescope for astronomers to explore stars and moon.
Magnification: Come with two replaceable eyepieces and one 3x Barlow lens.3x Barlow lens trebles the magnifying power of each eyepiece. 5x24 finder scope with mounting bracket and cross-hair lines inside make locating objects easily.
Wireless Remote: Free includes one smart phone adapter and one Wireless camera remote to explore the nature of the world easily through the screen and take amazing celestial images.
Adjustable Tripod: This telescope allows for many different viewing positions with a adjustable aluminum alloy tripod and a carry bag, the telescope and tripod can fit inside the bag for easy traveling and storage.
Satisfaction: lifetime maintenance. If you have any question about product and service, please feel free to contact us, we will do our best to help you in 24 hours.
BESTSELLER NO. 5 in 2021
Celestron - NexStar 4SE Telescope - Computerized Telescope for Beginners and Advanced Users - Fully-Automated GoTo Mount - SkyAlign Technology - 40,000+ Celestial Objects - 4-Inch Primary Mirror
Nexstar computerized telescope: The NexStar 4SE Computerized Telescope features Celestron’s iconic orange tube design with updated technology and the latest features for amazing stargazing for beginners and experienced observers.
4-Inch aperture: The four-inch primary mirror in this Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope for adults and kids to be used together packs enough light-gathering ability to observe the best that our Solar System has to offer, while retaining a compact form factor.
Fully-automated go to mount: Featuring a database of more than 40,000 celestial objects, the go to mount built into our telescopes for astronomy beginners automatically locates and tracks objects for you.
Bonus free starry night software: The NexStar 4SE Telescope includes a FREE download of one of the top consumer rated astronomy software programs for an interactive sky simulation.
Unbeatable warranty and customer support: Buy with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a two-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts.
BESTSELLER NO. 6 in 2021
Telescope 70EQ Refractor Telescope Scope - 70mm Aperture and 700mm Focal Length, Multi-Layer Green Film, with Digiscoping Adapter for Photography
【POWERFUL REFRACTOR TELESCOPE】700mm Focal Length, 70mm large aperture. It is a powerful and user-friendly refractor telescope with everything you need to get started with astronomy. Fully coated glass optics, 2 PLOOSL all-metal eyepieces(10mm and 20mm), finderscope, diagonal, smartphone eyepiece attachment, and adjustable tripod. It is a great astronomy gift for both kids and adults to explore outer space, the moon, and planets.
【GERMAN EQUATORIAL MOUNT】The newest German EQ mount permit precision adjustments when exploring the night sky. Once Polaris aligned, you can enjoy the exciting process of manual tracking of the moon and planets.
【STURDY TRIPOD & ACCURATE POINTING】This beginner's telescope comes with a high-quality large diameter STAINLESS STEEL tripod, which makes it much sturdier than an aluminum tripod. The intuitive alt-azimuth mount and panhandle enable you to Locate celestial objects smoothly and accurately.
【RECORD BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS】 This smartphone eyepiece adapter included allows you to capture and record beautiful images of moon and planets along with any faraway objects on land. Simply touch your phone's screen, then you can take a celestial picture, share your excitement with friends and family in real-time.
【RELIABLE SERVICE】We are a reliable brand that comes from the manufacturer, and we are aimed to introduce affordable telescopes designed with a combination of quality, power, and user-friendly features to kids, teens, adults, and amateur astronomers. Contact us if you have any questions about the telescope and service.
BESTSELLER NO. 7 in 2021
Celestron - PowerSeeker 70EQ Telescope - Manual German Equatorial Telescope for Beginners - Compact and Portable - Bonus Astronomy Software Package - 70mm Aperture
Perfect Beginners Telescope: The Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ is an easy-to-use and powerful telescope, the PowerSeeker series is designed to give the first-time telescope user the perfect combination of quality, value, features, and power
Navigate the sky with our refractor telescope. It features a German Equatorial mount with a slow-motion altitude rod for smooth and accurate pointing. Adjust rod to desired position, then easily secure by tightening cross knob
COMPACT AND PORTABLE: This telescope for adults and kids to be used together is compact, lightweight, and portable. Take the telescope to your favorite campsite or dark sky observing site, or simply the backyard
Multiple Accessories: The Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ Telescope features 2 eyepieces (20mm and 4mm), erect image diagonal, Finderscope, plus a 3x Barlow lens to triple the power of each. Accessories also include a FREE download of one of the top consumer rated astronomy software programs
Unbeatable warranty and customer support: Based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a two-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts
Superior optics: The Celestron 70mm Travel Scope features high-quality, fully-coated glass optics, a potent 70mm objective lens, a lightweight frame, and a custom backpack to carry it all. Its quality is unmatched in its class and against competitors.
Powerful eyepieces for up-close viewing: Our telescope for astronomy beginners is equipped with two high-quality eyepieces (20mm and 10mm) that provide low- and high-power views of celestial objects at night and terrestrial objects during the day.
Large 70mm objective lens: Our refractor telescope is equipped with a large 70mm aperture objective lens that provides enhanced, brighter views compared to the 50mm model while adding very little additional weight. Setting up and using the Travel Scope is quick and easy.
Bonus bag, tripod, and software: This Celestron telescope and full-height tripod can be taken anywhere in the included travel backpack. Accessories also include a FREE download of one of the top consumer rated astronomy software programs.
Unbeatable warranty and customer support: Buy with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a two-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts.