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Celestron - PowerSeeker 127EQ Telescope - Manual German Equatorial Telescope for Beginners - Compact and Portable - Bonus Astronomy Software Package - 127mm Aperture

Orion 8945 SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope

Zhumell Z130 Portable Altazimuth Reflector Telescope

$Celestron - 70mm Travel Scope - Portable Refractor Telescope - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Ideal Telescope for Beginners - BONUS Astronomy Software Package$

Celestron - 70mm Travel Scope - Portable Refractor Telescope - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Ideal Telescope for Beginners - BONUS Astronomy Software Package

Celestron – 76mm Classic FirstScope – Compact and Portable Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope – Ideal Telescope for Beginners – Features Notable Astronomers and Scientists – BONUS Astronomy Software Package

Orion 8944 SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope

Sky Watcher Classic 200 Dobsonian 8-inch Aperature Telescope – Solid-Tube – Simple, Traditional Design – Easy to Use, Perfect for Beginners, White (S11610)

$Gskyer Telescope, 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical Refracting Telescope for Kids Beginners - Travel Telescope with Carry Bag, Phone Adapter and Wireless Remote$

Gskyer Telescope, 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical Refracting Telescope for Kids Beginners - Travel Telescope with Carry Bag, Phone Adapter and Wireless Remote

Celestron - NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope - Compact and Portable - Newtonian Reflector Optical Design - SkyAlign Technology - Computerized Hand Control - 130mm Aperture

#10

Orion 10015 StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope (Teal)

#11

Celestron - AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Telescope - Reflector Telescope for Beginners - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable-Height Tripod - Bonus Astronomy Software Package

#12

Sega Toys Homestar Flux (Satin Black) Home Planetarium Star Projector

#13

Orion 10012 SkyScanner 100mm TableTop Reflector Telescope (Burgundy)

#14

Orion 10014 SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dobsonian Telescope

#15

$Celestron - AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope - Refractor Telescope - Fully Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable Height Tripod – Bonus Astronomy Software Package$

Celestron - AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope - Refractor Telescope - Fully Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable Height Tripod – Bonus Astronomy Software Package

#16

Celestron - AstroMaster 130EQ Newtonian Telescope - Reflector Telescope for Beginners - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable-Height Tripod - Bonus Astronomy Software Package

#17

Zhumell Z100 Portable Altazimuth Reflector Telescope

#18

Sky-Watcher Flextube 200 Dobsonian 8-inch Collapsible Large Aperture Telescope – Portable, Easy to Use, Perfect for Beginners (S11700)

#19

Celestron - NexStar 127SLT Computerized Telescope - Compact and Portable - Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Design - SkyAlign Technology - Computerized Hand Control - 127mm Aperture

#20

Celestron - PowerSeeker 114EQ Telescope - Manual German Equatorial Telescope for Beginners - Compact and Portable - BONUS Astronomy Software Package - 114mm Aperture

#21

$Gskyer Telescope,AZ70700 German Technology Telescope,Instruments Infinity Refractor$

Gskyer Telescope,AZ70700 German Technology Telescope,Instruments Infinity Refractor

#22

Sky-Watcher Classic 150 Dobsonian 6-inch Aperature Telescope – Solid-Tube – Simple, Traditional Design – Easy to Use, Perfect for Beginners, White (S11600)

#23

Zhumell Z114 Portable Altazimuth Reflector Telescope

#24

Celestron FirstScope Telescope

#25

Celestron - NexStar 8SE Telescope - Computerized Telescope for Beginners and Advanced Users - Fully-Automated GoTo Mount - SkyAlign Technology - 40,000+ Celestial Objects - 8-Inch Primary Mirror

#26

Celestron CPC 1100 StarBright XLT GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain 2800mm Telescope with Tripod and Tube

#27

Gosky T-ring and M42 to 1.25" Telescope Adapter (T-mount) Compatible with Canon EOS SLR/DSLR Cameras

#28

$SVBONY 1.25 inches 90 Degree Zenith Diagonal Mirror for Refractor and Cassegrain Telescopes Astronomical Telescope$

SVBONY 1.25 inches 90 Degree Zenith Diagonal Mirror for Refractor and Cassegrain Telescopes Astronomical Telescope

#29

Zhumell – 8-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope – Large Aperture for Crisp, Bright Images – Solid Base Construction with Handle for Easy Transport – Ideal Astronomical Telescope

#30

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

#31

Meade Instruments 0810-90-03 LX90-ACF 8-Inch (f/10) Advanced Coma-Free Telescope

#32

Meade Instruments – Polaris 130mm Aperture, Portable Backyard Reflecting Stargazing Astronomy Telescope for Beginners –Stable German Equatorial (GEM) Manual Mount – Observe Space & the Universe

#33

Celestron - NexStar 6SE Telescope - Computerized Telescope for Beginners and Advanced Users - Fully-Automated GoTo Mount - SkyAlign Technology - 40,000 plus Celestial Objects - 6-Inch Primary Mirror

#34

$Meade Instruments – Infinity 102mm Aperture, Portable Refracting Astronomy Telescope for Beginners – See the Moon & Planets – Science STEM Activities for Kids & Adults – Multiple Accessories Included$

Meade Instruments – Infinity 102mm Aperture, Portable Refracting Astronomy Telescope for Beginners – See the Moon & Planets – Science STEM Activities for Kids & Adults – Multiple Accessories Included

#35

Orion 09007 SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial Reflector Telescope (Black)

#36

Celestron - PowerSeeker Telescope Accessory Kit - Includes 2x 1.25" Kellner Eyepieces, 3 Colored Telescope Filters, and Cleaning Cloth - Telescope Eyepiece Kit for Beginners

#37

Meade Instruments LightBridge Mini 130 Telescope, White (203003)

#38

Celestron – 76mm Cometron FirstScope – Compact and Portable Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope – Ideal Telescope for Beginners – Includes 5x24 Finderscope – BONUS Astronomy Software Package

#39

Sky-Watcher Classic 250 Dobsonian 10-inch Aperature Telescope – Solid-Tube – Simple, Traditional Design – Easy to Use, Perfect for Beginners (S11620)

#40

Orion StarBlast II 4.5 Equatorial Reflector Telescope

#41

Zhumell – 10-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope – Large Aperture for Crisp, Bright Images – Solid Base Construction with Handle for Easy Transport – Ideal Astronomical Telescope

#42

Astronomical Telescope Accessories Main Mirror D114F900mm with Short-axis Secondary Mirror 25mm, Newton Reflector Spherical Mirror

#43

Celestron - PowerSeeker 50AZ Telescope - Manual Alt-Azimuth Telescope for Beginners - Compact and Portable - BONUS Astronomy Software Package - 50mm Aperture

#44

$Orion 10013 GoScope 80mm TableTop Refractor Telescope (Burgundy)$

Orion 10013 GoScope 80mm TableTop Refractor Telescope (Burgundy)

#45

Meade DS-114EC 325 x 60mm Telescope

#46

Vixen POLARIE Star Tracker Camera Mount for Astrophotography

#47

Celestron - AstroMaster 130EQ-MD Newtonian Telescope - Reflector Telescope for Beginners - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable-Height Tripod - BONUS Astronomy Software Package

#48

$Gskyer Telescope, Telescopes for Adults, 600x90mm AZ Astronomical Refractor Telescope,Telescope for Kids,Telescopes for Adults Astronomy, German Technology Scope$

Gskyer Telescope, Telescopes for Adults, 600x90mm AZ Astronomical Refractor Telescope,Telescope for Kids,Telescopes for Adults Astronomy, German Technology Scope

#49

Astromania 1.25" 6mm 58-Degree Planetary Eyepiece for Telescope

#50

Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope for Adults Kids Astronomy Beginners, Sarblue Mak60 Catadioptric Compound Telescope 750x60mm, Compact Portable Travel Telescope, with Tabletop Tripod Phone Adapter

#51

Celestron - PowerSeeker 70EQ Telescope - Manual German Equatorial Telescope for Beginners - Compact and Portable - Bonus Astronomy Software Package - 70mm Aperture

#52

Orion 08890 1.25-Inch Premium Telescope Accessory Kit (silver)

#53

Orion 9851 SpaceProbe 130 EQ Reflector Telescope

#54

$Orion 9895 ED80 80mm f/7.5 Apochromatic Refractor Telescope$

Orion 9895 ED80 80mm f/7.5 Apochromatic Refractor Telescope

#55

Orion 9825 Apex 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

#56

$Orion 9024 AstroView 90mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope$

Orion 9024 AstroView 90mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope

#57

Celestron 93428 X-Cel LX 1.25-Inch 3x Barlow Lens (Black)

#58

$Celestron 22150 Omni XLT AZ 102mm Refractor (Blue)$

Celestron 22150 Omni XLT AZ 102mm Refractor (Blue)

#59

Skywatcher Explorer 130M f / 900 Motorised Newton Telescope with Parabolic Mirror 5.1 Inches Silver

#60

$Sky-Watcher EvoStar 80 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy (S11100)$

Sky-Watcher EvoStar 80 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy (S11100)

#61

Sky-Watcher Flextube 250 Dobsonian 10-inch Collapsible Large Aperture Telescope – Portable, Easy to Use, Perfect for Beginners, White/Black (S11720)

#62

Orion 10022 StarMax 90mm TableTop Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

#63

SkyWatcher S20530 Star Adventurer Latitude (EQ) Base, Telescope Accessory, Black

#64

Sky-Watcher Heritage 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian 5-inch Aperture Telescope – Innovative Collapsible Design – Easy to Use, Perfect for Beginners, Black/White (S11705)

#65

$Celestron - 70mm Travel Scope DX - Portable Refractor Telescope - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Ideal Telescope for Beginners - BONUS Astronomy Software Package - Digiscoping Smartphone Adapter$

Celestron - 70mm Travel Scope DX - Portable Refractor Telescope - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Ideal Telescope for Beginners - BONUS Astronomy Software Package - Digiscoping Smartphone Adapter

#66

Sky-Watcher HEQ5 – Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount – Motorized Astrophotography Mount with 42,000 Object Database

#67

$Meade Instruments – Infinity 70mm Aperture, Portable Refracting Astronomy Telescope for Kids & Beginners – Multiple Eyepieces & Accessories Included - Adjustable Alt-azimuth (AZ) Manual Mount$

Meade Instruments – Infinity 70mm Aperture, Portable Refracting Astronomy Telescope for Kids & Beginners – Multiple Eyepieces & Accessories Included - Adjustable Alt-azimuth (AZ) Manual Mount

#68

Orion 10033 FunScope 76mm TableTop Reflector Telescope Moon Kit (Blue)

#69

Orion 27191 StarBlast 6i IntelliScope Reflector Telescope

#70

Orion 10018 SkyQuest XT8i IntelliScope Dobsonian Telescope

#71

Tasco 49114500 114x500mm Spacestation Black St Red Dot Finderscope

#72

$BARSKA Starwatcher 400x70mm Refractor Telescope w/ Tabletop Tripod & Carry Case$

BARSKA Starwatcher 400x70mm Refractor Telescope w/ Tabletop Tripod & Carry Case

#73

Orion 09798 StarBlast 4.5 Equatorial Reflector Telescope, Metallic Green

#74

$Meade Instruments – Infinity 90mm Aperture, Portable Refracting Astronomy Telescope for Beginners – Multiple Eyepieces & Accessories Included – Fun Space Activities for Kids & Adults – See the Moon$

Meade Instruments – Infinity 90mm Aperture, Portable Refracting Astronomy Telescope for Beginners – Multiple Eyepieces & Accessories Included – Fun Space Activities for Kids & Adults – See the Moon

#75

Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

#76

Sky-Watcher Infinity-76P Telescope with Parabolic Mirror 76 mm / 3 Inches f/4 Blue

#77

Orion 8946 SkyQuest XT10 Classic Dobsonian Telescope

#78

$Orion 9005 AstroView 120ST Equatorial Refractor Telescope$

Orion 9005 AstroView 120ST Equatorial Refractor Telescope

#79

$Celestron - AstroMaster 70EQ Refractor Telescope – Refractor Telescope for Beginners - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable-Height Tripod - BONUS Astronomy Software Package$

Celestron - AstroMaster 70EQ Refractor Telescope – Refractor Telescope for Beginners - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable-Height Tripod - BONUS Astronomy Software Package

#80

Celestron - 114LCM Computerized Newtonian Telescope - Telescopes for Beginners - 2 Eyepieces - Full-Height Tripod - Motorized Altazimuth Mount - Large 114mm Newtonian Reflector

#81

$Celestron - AstroMaster 90AZ Refractor Telescope - Refractor Telescope for Beginners - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable-Height Tripod - BONUS Astronomy Software Package$

Celestron - AstroMaster 90AZ Refractor Telescope - Refractor Telescope for Beginners - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable-Height Tripod - BONUS Astronomy Software Package

#82

Glass Solar Filter for Telescope, fits Celestron & Meade 8" Schmidt Cassegrain

#83

Orion 9826 StarMax 127mm Equatorial Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

#84

Celestron 22152 Omni XLT AZ 130mm Newtonian (Blue)

#85

SWA 1.25inch 15mm Super Wide Angle 70 Degree Eyepieces for Astronomical Telescope - Five Elements Fully-Coated High-Index Glass

#86

Orion StarSeeker IV 127mm GoTo Mak-Cass Telescope Kit

#87

Meade Instruments – Polaris 127mm Aperture, Portable Backyard Reflecting Astronomy Telescope for Beginners –Stable German Equatorial (GEM) Manual Mount – Multiple Eyepieces & Accessories Included

#88

$Sky-Watcher EvoStar 100 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy$

Sky-Watcher EvoStar 100 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy

#89

Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100 HD Computerized Telescope

#90

Orion 13039 2-Inch Crayford-Style Telescope Focuser

#91

Meade Instruments LightBridge Mini 114 Telescope, White (203002)

#92

Celestron - PowerSeeker 60AZ Telescope - Manual Alt-Azimuth Telescope for Beginners - Compact and Portable - BONUS Astronomy Software Package - 60mm Aperture

#93

$Meade Instruments – Infinity 50mm Aperture, Portable Refracting Astronomy Telescope for Kids & Beginners – Multiple Eyepieces & Accessories Included – View The Moon & Have Fun Learning About Space!$

Meade Instruments – Infinity 50mm Aperture, Portable Refracting Astronomy Telescope for Kids & Beginners – Multiple Eyepieces & Accessories Included – View The Moon & Have Fun Learning About Space!

#94

$Celestron - NexStar 102SLT Computerized Telescope - Compact and Portable – Refractor Optical Design - SkyAlign Technology - Computerized Hand Control - 102mm Aperture$

Celestron - NexStar 102SLT Computerized Telescope - Compact and Portable – Refractor Optical Design - SkyAlign Technology - Computerized Hand Control - 102mm Aperture

#95

$Skywatcher Mercury 707 Refractor Telescope$

Skywatcher Mercury 707 Refractor Telescope

#96

National Geographic Telescope Compact 76/350, 9015000 (Compact 76/350)

#97

Celestron - PowerSeeker 76AZ Telescope - Manual Altazimuth Mount - Telescopes for Beginners - Includes 3x Barlow Lens for High Powered Viewing - BONUS Astronomy Software – 76mm Aperture

#98

Orion SpaceProbe II 76mm Equatorial Reflector Telescope

#99

Sky-Watcher Flextube 300 SynScan Dobsonian 12-inch Collapsible Computerized GoTo Large Aperture Telescope (S11820)

#100

Sky-Watcher Heritage 76 Mini Dobsonian Telescope

#101

Sarblue Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 60 with Dobsonian Mount, 60mm Aperture 750mm Focal Length, with Finderscope and Phone Adapter, Tabletop Telescopes for Kids Adults Beginners Astronomy

#102

$Explore Scientific Bresser Galileoscope 50mm Refractor Telescope Kit GSCOPE$

Explore Scientific Bresser Galileoscope 50mm Refractor Telescope Kit GSCOPE

#103

Telescope, Gskyer 130EQ Professional Astronomical Reflector Telescope, German Technology Scope, EQ-130 (EQ-130)

#104

$Telescopes for Adults, 70mm Aperture and 700mm Focal Length Professional Astronomy Refractor Telescope for Kids and Beginners - with EQ Mount, 2 Plossl Eyepieces and Smartphone Adapter$

Telescopes for Adults, 70mm Aperture and 700mm Focal Length Professional Astronomy Refractor Telescope for Kids and Beginners - with EQ Mount, 2 Plossl Eyepieces and Smartphone Adapter

#105

$Telescope 70mm Aperture 500mm - for Kids & Adults Astronomical refracting Portable Telescopes AZ Mount Fully Multi-Coated Optics, with Tripod Phone Adapter, Wireless Remote, Carrying Bag Black$

Telescope 70mm Aperture 500mm - for Kids & Adults Astronomical refracting Portable Telescopes AZ Mount Fully Multi-Coated Optics, with Tripod Phone Adapter, Wireless Remote, Carrying Bag Black

#106

Telescope 130EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescopes for Adults, Professional Telescopes for Adults Astronomy, Comes with 1.5X Barlow Lens Smartphone Adapter & 13% T Moon Filter

#107

Orion SpaceProbe II 76mm Altazimuth Reflector Telescope

#108

Meade 12-Inch LightBridge (f/5) Truss-Tube Dobsonian

#109

Meade Instruments Cornado PST Personal Solar Telescope

#110

Meade 114 EQ-ASTR Equatorial Reflector

#111

Orion 9820 Apex 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

#112

Saxon 767AZ Astronomy Sky and Land Telescope with Barlow Lens

#113

Meade ETX90EC Telescope w/Electronic Controller

#114

Vixen Optics VMC200L Reflector Telescope (5829)

#115

GSI Super Quality Land And Sky 76mm Telescope With Table Top Tripod - 75x Power Magnification - Reflector Lens and Metal Body - Includes 2 Eyepieces, For Terrestrial And Astronomical Use

#116

Celestron PowerSeeker 114AZ Telescope, Black

#117

Orion 27194 XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope and Beginner Barlow Kit

#118

Orion 08985 SkyQuest XT6 PLUS Dobsonian Reflector Telescope (Twilight Blue Metallic)

#119

Celestron Advanced VX 6in Newtonian Telescope 32054

#120

Celestron - NexStar 5SE Telescope - Computerized Telescope for Beginners and Advanced Users - Fully-Automated GoTo Mount - SkyAlign Technology - 40,000+Celestial Objects - 5-Inch Primary Mirror,Orange

#121

Meade Instruments 3514-04-15 ETX MAK 90-Millimeter Telescope, AutoStar (Black)

#122

$Celestron - AstroMaster 90EQ Refractor Telescope - Refractor Telescope for Beginners - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable-Height Tripod - BONUS Astronomy Software Package$

Celestron - AstroMaster 90EQ Refractor Telescope - Refractor Telescope for Beginners - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable-Height Tripod - BONUS Astronomy Software Package

#123

iOptron SmartStar-E-N114 8503B Computerized Telescope (Astro Blue)

#124

Skywatcher AZ-EQ5 Multi-Purpose GoTo Mount

#125

Orion 9995 Sirius EQ-G Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount

#126

Vixen 2604 R130Sf Telescope

#127

Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope (Green)

#128

White TwinStar 6" Short Tube Reflector Telescope EQ Mount

#129

$Gskyer Telescope, AZ50350 German Technology Telescope, Travel Refractor Telescope for Kids$

Gskyer Telescope, AZ50350 German Technology Telescope, Travel Refractor Telescope for Kids

#130

Astro Optics .965" to 1.25" Telescope Eyepiece Adapter - Fits Celestron & Meade

#131

Celestron 93610 AstroMaster AZ Tripod for Small telescopes

#132

$Celestron – Omni XLT 150 Newtonian Reflector Telescope – Hand-Figured Refractor with XLT Optical Coatings – Manual German Equatorial EQ Mount with Setting Circles and Slow Motion Control – Includes Accessories$

Celestron – Omni XLT 150 Newtonian Reflector Telescope – Hand-Figured Refractor with XLT Optical Coatings – Manual German Equatorial EQ Mount with Setting Circles and Slow Motion Control – Includes Accessories

#133

$Celestron - 50mm Travel Scope - Portable Refractor Telescope - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Ideal Telescope for Beginners - BONUS Astronomy Software Package$

Celestron - 50mm Travel Scope - Portable Refractor Telescope - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Ideal Telescope for Beginners - BONUS Astronomy Software Package

#134

$Vixen Space Eye 70 Refractor Telescope$

Vixen Space Eye 70 Refractor Telescope

#135

Gosky 2inch Adjustable Telescope Camera Adapter Kit for Nikon SLR/DSLR- Prime Focus

#136

Orion 9011 EQ-1 Equatorial Telescope Mount

#137

Skytrekker 130 - Skyline 130x900 EQ Reflecting Telescope, RA Motor Drive & kit of Accessories

#138

Orion 10134 SkyQuest XT8g Computerized GoTo Dobsonian Telescope

#139

Meade Instruments – Polaris 114mm Aperture, Portable Backyard Reflecting Stargazing Astronomy Telescope for Beginners –Stable German Equatorial (GEM) Manual Mount – View the Moon, Planets & Stars, One Size, Blue

#140

Meade 12" (305mm) f/8 LX200-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Optical Tube Assembly, UHTC Coating

#141

Sky-Watcher Flextube 250 SynScan Dobsonian 10-inch Collapsible Computerized GoTo Large Aperture Telescope, White, (S11810)

#142

Orion 9055 Min-EQ Tabletop Equatorial Telescope Mount

#143

Coleman CDB76 ViewStar 300 x 76mm Portable Reflector Telescope (Black)

#144

$Orion 9947 ShortTube 80-A Refractor Telescope$

Orion 9947 ShortTube 80-A Refractor Telescope

#145

Meade Instruments 1205-05-03 LightBridge 12-Inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope, Open Truss (Black)

#146

$Gskyer Telescope, Telescopes for Adults, 80mm AZ Space Astronomical Refractor Telescope, Telescope for Kids, Telescopes for Adults Astronomy, German Technology Scope$

Gskyer Telescope, Telescopes for Adults, 80mm AZ Space Astronomical Refractor Telescope, Telescope for Kids, Telescopes for Adults Astronomy, German Technology Scope

#147

Gosky Bahtinov Focusing Mask for for Telescopes Dew Shield or Front End Diameter From 115-165mm (4.5in-6.5in) -For 127mm Celestron or Skywatcher Maksutovs,celestron 5 Se,meade127 Ed Apo,etc

#148

$Celestron - 80LCM Computerized Refractor Telescope - Telescopes for Beginners - 2 Eyepieces - Full-Height Tripod - Motorized Altazimuth Mount - Large 80mm Refractor Reflector$

Celestron - 80LCM Computerized Refractor Telescope - Telescopes for Beginners - 2 Eyepieces - Full-Height Tripod - Motorized Altazimuth Mount - Large 80mm Refractor Reflector

#149

iOptron SmartStar-E-R80 8502B Computerized Telescope (Astro Blue)

#150

Celestron 8" SCT (CG-5) Optical Tube Assembly

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Yeah, buy the XT8 instead.

(Or the Skywatcher 8". It's cheaper than the XT6 on Amazon right now.)

Hello :-)

> $200

> upgrade

There's really just one telescope in this price-range that would be a significant upgrade:

The Zhumell z130.

https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B07BRLSVWM

Or the collapsible AWB OneSky, Heritage 130p (<- more common in Europe, from €200) if you need something more compact.

These do not have a tripod, but are very sturdy table-tops. I use mine on an inexpensive Ikea step-stool. MUCH better than something like the 130EQ's mount (I've tried). A decent mount alone would cost $200-$300 for a 5" telescope.

> planets

It requires a decent planetary eyepiece (e.g. the 4mm 58° for $20-$40). But with that, it's quite capable compared to the 70mm refractors and other cheaper solutions.

> deep sky

The 5" (130mm) aperture can already show a lot!

Older post with what difference aperture makes.

> higher

If your budget is flexible, check out the Heritage 150p ($270-$290), Starblast 6 - Or the larger 6-inch dobsonians (which aren't table-tops, e.g. Sky-Watcher 6-inch, Apertura DT6, Orion XT6, ~$340).

You can find 6" or 8" dobsonians used for a good price once in a while.

Clear skies!

I have this which was recommended by Scott Manley.

I like it, although I had to use my own tripod because the one this comes with was too short for me. The backpack is nice and easy to travel with. Also you'll want a moon filter to remove the chromatic aberration.

I actually don't know of a 4" from Orion. They make a 4.5" that runs a little over $200 on Amazon. There's also this 5" Jones-Bird Reflector from Celestron. Quality seems ok for the price, but collimation is tedious.

In before someone else mentions the used Skywatcher 8 inch dobs that are currently on Amazon for under $300. Probably your best bet.

Buy a telescope

Celestron - 70mm Travel Scope - Portable Refractor Telescope - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Ideal Telescope for Beginners - BONUS Astronomy Software Package https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TI9Y2M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PeKhFb3XZC85D

You can get a pretty decent one for 100$.

Then you can take your own pictures, With your phone too! My nephew has one, they’re pretty cool.

I don't think so you can get the Orion 6-in XT for $299. Reading the details of the issues he had to fix I think it was basically just a good used price. https://www.amazon.com/Orion-8944-SkyQuest-Dobsonian-Telescope/dp/B001DDW9UW

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.com/SkyWatcher-S11610-Traditional-Dobsonian-8-Inch/dp/B00Z4G3PRK&ved=2ahUKEwiX9NmI-9PwAhXCo54KHe4qCtsQFjAAegQIBRAC&usg=AOvVaw0EgEP4otE-SrClQSg3esDI

Hi :-)

The selection for 3-day shipping... VERY limited.

Avoid all the Astromaster, Powerseeker, small short refractors (70/400, 70/300, 60/360 and such) despite overly positive reviews.

Is this for a gift? Would some sort of place-holder be an option? A good guide and binoculars are a great option, and decide on a telescope later.

Else,

A 90mm Maksutov- Fun portable spotting scope, can be nice for planets and some very bright DSO (double stars, some clusters), will work on a decent camera tripod... but doesn't show as much as a larger reflectortelescope.

Starblast 4.5 Table-top - A fun beginner telescope, though not as capable as the AWB OneSky, Heritage 130p, Zhumell z130 which are usually available at this price-tag.

Looking on Craigslist, CA, you can get the z130 for $300 instead of it's new price, which is just 200 :D D: (Oof!)

While it's not directly related to the telescope, if you are buying from amazon the Orion 27193 XT6 Classic Dobsonian Telescope and Beginner Barlow Kit isn't going to be in stock for another 3 weeks.

In my opinion you will not be missing much to get the one without the additional barlow lens+red light.

Instead I would spend that extra $20 the way u/schorhr's recommended to me by buying the book, Turn Left at Orion. It is an awesome book that teaches you a ton about all different aspects of astronomy including what you can see in a telescope, and where/when you can find it.

I'd get a telescope. Just a 2 min Amazon search shows that you can get decent stuff in that price range, for example: https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-21035-70mm-Travel-Scope/dp/B001TI9Y2M

Note that this is just the first shopping result I have found, I am sure that on reddit (e.g. /r/telescopes/ ) will be people who can recommend you the best one.

I started with this one. A celestron 130slt. I know people don’t like the computerized ones but in my opinion, for an amateur, it’s really great. Amazon has a warehouse deal for $320 right now. It’s a great telescope for beginners. I even took some pictures of the moon and stars. You can see the rings separated from Saturn but you cannot tell that there are two rings if that makes sense.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007UQNNQ/

Sorry for the long link, I dont know how to compress. But this is the exact model I use. Great for viewing the moon and naked-eye planets. Should be able to see the rings of saturn but I haven't had much luck; I think its my location or light pollution, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-Refractor-Telescope-Beginners-Astronomy/dp/B001TI9Y2M/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=70mm+celestron+travel+scope&qid=1600458584&sprefix=70mm+celestron+&sr=8-3#

If I were going to buy another one, I'd start with something like this. Cheap and easy to get started. I'm just a novice though.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081RJ8DW1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yYYeFbZFVB3V0

Its and Orion XT8 and I used this variable transmission filter to bring the light down to about 10%. But it was so ridiculously bright that I would have gotten a better pic and more details getting it closer to 5%,

Unfortunately my suggestion is to not buy from Amazon. Their prices are almost always more than from telescope/camera retailers and they aren’t are reputable as those retailers.

That being said, the Z130 is currently a good price on Amazon

But before you buy, make sure you read the pinned beginners buying guide “sticky” at the top of this page (top of the subreddit and in the about section of this subreddit).

What do you want exactly? Do you want to just see the moon or the planets in high quality? This is my telescope and you can see the moon pretty well and kinda see the planets (I haven't had time or good weather where i live so i wasnt able to test it too well) hope this helps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081RJ8DW1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=Telescope&qid=1670953056&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=AX9VAVEQTJ1VC&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFSQVI5M0pKVTkwMVImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1MDk2MDYzMTdPSlJUQlVQUzU5JmVuY...

Youhere can see the eyepieces I have

It's a gskyer telescope here's the link https://www.amazon.com/Gskyer-Telescope-AZ-Astronomical-Refracting/dp/B081RJ8DW1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=1T1A2COLHLD3E&keywords=Telescope&qid=1667688072&sprefix=telescope+%2Caps%2C540&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=AX9VAVEQTJ1VC

Who did your slide cut?

I've got a celestron that I don't want to run a dovetail on https://www.amazon.com/Gskyer-Telescope-AZ-Astronomical-Refracting/dp/B081RJ8DW1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=telescope&qid=1665589587&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI2LjU4IiwicXNhIjoiNS44OSIsInFzcCI6IjUuNjgifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A2WF...

I wouldn't rush for this.

I like looking at Jupiter for the moons. A good set of binocs would let you do that as well although I like seeing them in the scope. For a scope the real win was seeing saturns rings.

Seeing those moons and Saturns rings sorta snaps the sky into a qualitatively different thing for me. Like WOW i'm looking at big rocks and planets and things that are just floating up there.

After that jump -- I kinda feel like it takes a lot to get more out of a scope. Taking photos isn't my deal -> i'm lazy and can see MUCH better ones with a quick google search. Same with finding and viewing nebula/galaxies/etc.

So my recommendation is a 5"-10" dobsonian telescope when you find a good deal on one.

>Orion xt8

https://www.amazon.com/Orion-8945-SkyQuest-Dobsonian-Telescope/dp/B001DDW9V6

Is this the telescope that you purchased?

With a relatively cheap telescope you can see the moons of Jupiter and rings on Saturn. My friend got one for just over $200 (Celestron StarSense LT 114AZ) that has an app so you can attach your phone to the telescope and it tells you where to aim it. I don't know much about telescopes but I bet you could get a cheaper one without that bit and just play around until you can aim it correctly.

I looked into it a while back and ended up getting a 8" dobsonian for around $500. It's huge and way more than I planned on spending, but you can see so much with it.

I just looked around on amazon and this $65 Celestron has a review with a picture of Saturn and the rings, and another with Jupiter and some moons. I bet that would be cool to show to your family.

Also, don't point it at the sun or you'll melt it. And it looks like there's an option for a moon filter. Definitely do that if you want to spend a lot of time looking at the moon. It's really bright up close lol

Looking into picking up a telescope for planetary imaging and looking, and came across this on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z4G3PRK/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_F0RH7R9JCWM5TH4VCF54_1

Part of the appeal of it is the fact that I can do monthly payments and not take a big hit all at once budget wise.

Of course first, I want to do my due diligence and get others opinions on it and if people have an idea of what I can expect quality wise from it.

Thanks in advance!

Unfortunately no. All scopes have gone up in price. The Zhumell Z130 is probably the most affordable decent scope on the market right now:

https://www.amazon.com/Zhumell-Portable-Altazimuth-Reflector-Telescope/dp/B07BRLSVWM

It was $199, now it's $299. But compared to other scopes, it's still reasonably affordable.

Is the Skywatcher 8” Dobsonian really the best choice at $655. I read the sticky but it seems like the same telescope cost a lot less back when that was written. My girlfriend and I are going on a weekend nature focused getaway this weekend and she LOVES space and has always wanted a good telescope. So I’m wanting to surprise her with one to use while we’re doing our getaway, especially since neither of us has ever done a getaway with a partner and also her grandma just died a few days ago and I think it’ll be a nice surprise to put a smile on her face. I’m fortunate enough to be in a place where money isn’t really an issue, and I can drop $650 on a telescope no problem, but I still want to be smart about it. It seems like reading through this sub, the Sky Watcher 8” Dobsonian is the way to go for a good lifelong purchase, but at that price range I’m just wandering if I might have better options or if it’s still the best bang for the buck. If anyone has advice I would really appreciate it!

https://www.amazon.com/Sky-Watcher-Dobsonian-Aperature-Telescope/dp/B00Z4G3PRK Just to be clear, this is the one I’m talking about. Also it seems like there’s a LOT of issues with Amazon messing up the shipping and just sending one box, is this really that common of an issue?

You have to look at what telescope someone has before you can explain this rule of thumb to them. OP's scope is this (or a derivative of it): https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-21024-FirstScope-Telescope/dp/B001UQ6E4Y

It has a short focal ratio spherical mirror which means this thing simply cannot reach a single point of focus and the focus issues will be very noticeable even at lower magnification. There's ZERO chance this scope can cleanly hit 50x let alone 150x.

What Kid_A_ said. the Orion SkyBlast 4.5 is the gold standard for beginner scopes. Unfortunately they seem to have temporarily discontinued it so they're sold out everywhere. I imagine they will come out with a new version soon.

Those tabletop reflectors look like toys, but they're legitimately good telescopes with a very wide field of view. While the powerseeker might seem like a more "legitimate" telescope for people who don't know any better, the SkyBlast is clearly the winner amongst people who know.

Other manufacturers make similar scopes.

Celsestron powerseeker 127eq About the best you can do in that price range I have seen every planet through it, as well as several of Jupiters moons and Saturns rings https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-21049-PowerSeeker-127EQ-Telescope/dp/B0007UQNKY

You're going to need to spend a little more unless you find one used. How about something like this? But may help to get one with magnification lenses. Just wait on other replies before buying. This has a $15 off coupon too

https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-21049-PowerSeeker-127EQ-Telescope/dp/B0007UQNKY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3PWX623TUNFUI&keywords=celestron+127eq+telescope&qid=1654630152&sprefix=celestron+127%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fo...

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