Cheap Telescope Buyer Guide

• Made of polished brass and smartly trimmed with a leatherette jacket for a sure grip
• 30mm achromatic objective lens, fully antireflection coated
• 12x magnifying power brings distant vistas into sharp, detailed view
• Telescope extends to 12-3/4″; collapses to just 5-3/8″.
• Keep it in the handy belt case (included) while touring or sightseeing.

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This classy, collapsible scope makes distant vistas come alive with sharp detail. Made of polished brass and smartly trimmed with a leatherette jacket for a sure grip, the Brass Classic features a fully coated 30mm achromatic glass objective lens for bright daytime images. The 12-power eyepiece provides up-close views of subjects too distant to see clearly with the unaided eye! Just twist the eyepiece to focus. Telescope extends to 12-3/4″; collapses to just 5-3/8″…. More >>

Orion Brass Classic 12×30 Brass Hand Telescope

• StarBright XLT Optical System Design
• Includes NexRemote Control Software: which allows you to control the Telescope from a personal computer
• GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory
• Proven NexStar® computer control technology
• RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer

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For a completely automated GoTo system, the C91/4-SGT (#11046) comes mounted on the CG-5GT computerized EQ mount and allows access to features like automatic star alignment capability and GoTo slewing to over 40,000 objects. Equipped with high speed motors and hand control, the C91/4-SGT allows you to remotely slew your telescope to desired objects quickly and accurately. The 9 1/4″ was specifically designed for visual infinity focus when using 2″ eyepieces and has … More >>

Celestron C9 1/4-SGT Advanced Series 9 1/4″ Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope with CG-5 GT Computerized EQ Mount & XLT Coatings

• 80mm achromatic refractor telescope. 400mm focal length
• 5×24 finderscope for locating objects. PL 10 and PL 25 eye pieces.
• Computerized Alt-Azimuth Mount¿ The Cube- Hot Product 2008 by Sky and Telescope Magazine. 9-speed drive speed for precise tracking.
• Includes GoToNova hand controller, the most intuitive controller on the market. 50,000 object database plus 256 user-defined objects.
• Internal 32 Channel GPS for automatic time and location intake

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Introducing iOptron SmartStar-E-R80 entry level GPS refractor telescope. Designed with the latest technology the 80 mm lens is crafted with a fluorite based, low dispersion glass that is ground and polished to exact specifications. The precision design is excellent for viewing bright stars, planets and their moons, as well as for bird watching and other land objects. Two eye pieces come standard to allow for flexibility in viewing either a wider field or a single f… More >>

iOptron SmartStar-G-R80 8802G GPS Telescope

• Three E-Lux 2″ Eyepieces – 3-element fully multicoated optical design with a 56°apparent field of view
• 2″ Barlow Lens – 2x A Barlow lens doubles the magnifying power of your eyepiece by doubling its effective focal length.
• Five Colored Eyepiece (Lunar & Planetary) Filters – 2″, Included are Kodak Wratten #12 (deep yellow)
• 2″ Mirror Diagonal – This high quality 90-degree multicoated mirror diagonal
• The Aluminum Carrying Case is sturdy and well-built and holds all of the included items in the die-cut foam interior.

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Increase your enjoyment of the universe with this complete accessory kit designed for 2″ eyepiece systems. Everything you need in one convenient carry caseAmazon.com Product Description
If you’ve got a telescope or spotting scope equipped with a two-inch focuser, you will want to consider adding the Celestron 94305 Two-inch Eyepiece and Filter Kit. Featuring several of Celestron’s high-quality accessories, this kit can be used with virtually any telescope … More >>

Celestron 94305 Two-inch Eyepiece and Filter Kit

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Aperture: 16-Inch. Focal Length: 4064mm. Focal Ratio: f/10. Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser, 2-Inch Diagonal Mirror w/UHTC, 26mm Series 5000 5-Element Plössl Eyepiece, 18v AC Adapter. The most widely used research quality telescope now features the most advanced optical system. Meade’s LX200-ACF brings Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optics within reach of aspiring astronomers everywhere. Nearly every observatory reflector in the world uses an aplanatic (coma-free) optica… More >>

Meade 16-Inch LX200-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope with EQ Pier

• Computerized auto align feature makes observing easy
• Instant access to over 4,000 celestial objects
• Common sense menu descriptions
• 700mm focal length
• 3 eyepieces (35x, 70x, and 175x)

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Includes Celestron Nexstar 60GT Telescope 1-1/4 in. 20mm (35x) 10mm (70x) and 4mm (175x) Eyepieces Computerized Hand Control StarPointer Finderscope Star Diagonal – 1-1/4 in. The Sky Level I CD-ROM NSOL Control Software Adjustable Aluminum Tripod with Accessory Tray.Amazon.com Review
Amazon.com Review The Nexstar 60GT is Celestron’s most affordable computerized telescope. For a surprising price, you get a complete telescope with three eyepieces (and a find… More >>

Celestron Nexstar 60GT 60mm Go-To Refractor Telescope

• Big enough to observe objects in the night sky, but small enough to easily store in a closet!
• A real telescope with parabolic primary mirror optics – no plastic lenses like some beginner scopes
• See hundreds of craters on the Moon, rings of Saturn, detail on Jupiter and other planets
• Perfect for wide-angle viewing of the Milky Way and other deep sky objects from relatively dark skies
• Includes two 1.25″ eyepieces: 20mm (20x) and 10mm (40x), and EZ Finder II reflex sight

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Although perfect for beginning stargazers, this telescope is not a toy! The Orion SkyScanner 100mm TableTop Reflector is just the right size – large enough to see night sky objects yet compact enough to sit on a desk. The wide field of vision is ideal for observing detailed moon craters and even the spectacular rings of Saturn without having to leave town. Under darker skies, the SkySkanner has enough light-gathering power to reveal objects as deep as the Milky Way…. More >>

Orion SkyScanner 100mm TableTop Reflector

• An affordable but very capable telescope
• 130mm aperture and 900mm focal length for great all-around viewing performance
• Includes sturdy tripod and equatorial mount for hands-free celestial tracking
• Includes two eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, collimation cap, and FREE Starry Night astronomy soft
• One-year limited warranty

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Without doubt, the SpaceProbe 130 Newtonian strikes a classy pose, from its glossy black aluminum tube right down to its 6×30 finder scope. It’s a telescope that’s sure to attract serious beginners. But a great telescope is more than how it looks – it’s how it looks at the stars, and here the SpaceProbe 130 provides great viewing performance. This scope’s 130mm (5.1″) primary mirror gathers enough light for deep-sky observing while its 900mm focal length (f/6.9) pro… More >>

Orion SpaceProbe 130 EQ Reflector Telescope

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Aperture: 14-Inch. Focal Length: 3556mm. Focal Ratio: f/10. UHTC coatings, Giant Field Tripod, 1.25-Inch Diagonal Prism, 26mm Series 4000 Super Plössl eyepiece. The most widely used research quality telescope now features the most advanced optical system. Meade’s LX200-ACF brings Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optics within reach of aspiring astronomers everywhere. Nearly every observatory reflector in the world uses an aplanatic (coma-free) optical system like the Rit… More >>

Meade 14-Inch LX200-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope

• 5mW green laser
• Two Mounting brackets; one for dovetail mounts, one for SCT telescopes
• Quick release dovetail attachment allows dual use as a pointing device for your telescope or as a hand held star pointer.
• X-Y alignment screws for quick and accurate alignment

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Laser Pointer with Telescope Mount… More >>

Celestron 93774 Laser Pointer with Telescope Mount