6 best amateur telescopes

Product description

This telescope and accessory bundle is ideal for backyard astronomers who are just starting to explore the wonders of the night sky. Not only does this inexpensive bundle include the complete Orion SpaceProbe II 76mm Reflector Telescope, it also comes with essential accessories for beginners. The petite SpaceProbe II 76mm Equatorial Reflector Telescope is a great choice for anyone who is curious about space and the stars. The telescope's 3" aperture (or diameter) gathers a good amount of light from the night sky for impressively bright and detailed views of celestial wonders. The whole family will want to join in the fun for great views of the Moon, bright planets, and star clusters seen through the SpaceProbe II 76mm Reflector. This is a complete reflector telescope setup that will help foster a lifetime of appreciation for science and astronomy. The SpaceProbe II 76mm Equatorial Reflector Telescope is better than ever when used with the extra accessories in this value-packed kit. Use the Shorty 2x Barlow with the 25mm eyepiece that comes with the telescope to enjoy 56x magnification compared to 28x, and the combination of the 10mm eyepiece and Barlow bumps the magnification from 70x to a powerful 140x view for closer looks. Use the included MoonMap 260 to properly identify lunar features you see through the telescope. Read the included Orion Telescope Observer's Guide book to learn how to locate and observe over sixty interesting objects to explore in the telescope. Use the Star Target Planisphere to see what constellations and objects will be visible on any day of the year. The RedBeam Mini flashlight makes it easy to refer to charts and books while observing, and it helps you see small parts and knobs without disrupting dark-adapted vision.

• 3" aperture, 700mm focal length reflector telescope delivers detailed views of the Moon, and planets, as well as brighter nebulas and star clusters
• Included EQ-1B equatorial mount makes it easy to track objects across the night sky
• Comes with a Shorty 2x Barlow that doubles the magnification of both included eyepieces
• Use the included Star Target Planisphere and MoonMap 260 to plan stargazing sessions
• The included Orion Telescope Observer's Guide book will lead beginning amateur astronomers to over sixty interesting objects to explore

User questions & answers

Question:	How high does the tripod extend
Answer:	No
Question:	Can i attach a dslr to this
Answer:	Depending on the conditions in your area of course... but this one is perfect the solar system. Perfect if you are interested in the planets around us.
Question:	How much set hours would you estimate for this piece? Thx
Answer:	yes it does.
Question:	Does this contain a tripod
Answer:	With the 10mm viewing lens you can see the ring around Saturn. It isn't sharp enough to notice multiple rings, but it's pretty cool that you can see the ring around Saturn. Using 25mm viewer Saturn appears as an oblong planet.

Product description

Expand your knowledge of objects in the night sky with the Meade Instruments StarNavigator Next Generation 102mm reflecting, achromatic telescope. The StarNavigator guides desirable views with the AudioStar hand controller, equipped with over 4 hours of audio presentations and 30,000 plus programmed celestial objects. With an average weight of 14.7 lbs, the telescope consists of a 102mm aperture, combined with a focal length of 660mm. Equipped with several accessories: 2 MA eye pieces, a red-dot viewfinder, and a level compass. In order to take your adventures on the go, the StarNavigator NG comes with a standing tripod, single-arm mount and a vixen-style dovetail receiver; allowing you to use a variety of optical tube assemblies. Take yourself into another lifetime with a Next Generation series that provides a simple to use telescope powered by AA batteries or an external power source. Be prepared to find your next adventure under the stars!

• BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE USER: Meade Instruments guides tours and desirable views with the AudioStar Hand Controller equipped with 4 hours of audio presentations and 30,000 plus programmed celestial objects guiding your eyes to easier viewing
• INCREASED VIEWING: Provides a promising view with a 102mm aperture and 660mm focal length
• EASY TO USE: Quality nighttime view with vixen-style dovetail receiver, allowing you to use a variety of optical tube assemblies
• DURABLE EQUIPMENT: Includes a full size aluminum tripod with accessory tray and 2 1.25 MA eyepieces, measuring at 9mm and 26mm each
• SPACE ADMIRERS: Presents an on the go computerized, single-arm mount with 12V DC Servo Drive

User questions & answers

Question:	I live in alaska at about 61n latitude. are there any geographic limitations on the controller's database
Answer:	Wow!! I imagine seen Polaris right in top of my head. I don’t think that there are any limitations as long as you look the sky and see stars. Good luck and good stargazing 🌟🌗🌔
Question:	Can this telescope be taken apart for travelling
Answer:	The mount, Optical Tube and tripod can be taken apart. You can even transport it with our Telescope bag for StarNavigator NG 90 refractor (part # 205004).
Question:	Come with tripode
Answer:	Yes. It comes with a tripod and accessory tray.
Question:	How does it do for taking pictures
Answer:	I have taken some decent pictures with this telescope. I got it as my first one. A couple things to bear in mind though, there is going to be a little bit of chromatic abrasion in this telescope. More importantly though, the tripod/mount is not meant for moving a large camera rig so it may not slew accurately if you have a large SLR camera mounted to it, and the tripod is a risk of tipping over at some angles. I have had decent success imaging the moon, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter using my Pixel 2 XL and a phone mount for the telescope. The planets are going to be blurry, but identifiable. Also the included eyepieces are pretty cheap, and add a significant curvature to the image. Ultimately this is a great scope for someone looking to get into stargazing and want to learn about the night sky from the AudioStar controller, but for photography, you need to keep the equipment light or use a better tripod/mount system. But it can do the job. Looking back I probably would have bought something like the Meade Infinity and spent the other $300 on equipment for photography. I posted a picture I took of the moon using this telescope and my cellphone on my personal Instagram @devonabeckett. https://www.instagram.com/p/BkPDSL0HkEC

Product description

This "ST", or "Short Tube", version of the SpaceProbe 130 reflector is indeed more compact than the standard model. The 130ST reflector optical tube measures 24" long compared to 33" on the standard 130. The focal length of the ST's 130mm (5.1") primary mirror is 650mm (f/5), yielding a wider field of view and brighter images for a given telescope eyepiece focal length. The 130mm aperture primary is a diffraction-limited parabolic mirror, the same type used on much larger reflector telescopes costing many times as much. On a short-focal-length design like this one, a parabolic mirror is a must for focusing incoming light to a point and delivering sharp, detailed images. Moreover, the secondary mirror is held in an advanced holder with thin 0.5mm metal vanes, to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss. These features combined with the included 25mm (26x power) and 10mm (65x power) Sirius Plossl telescope eyepieces and quick-release 6x30 achromatic finder scope make this one sweet optical system for astronomy! The SpaceProbe 130ST EQ reflector telescope also includes a collimation cap and center-marked primary mirror for easy optical alignment. The SpaceProbe 130ST EQ Reflector Telescope Kit comes with extra accessories at a great value! The popular Shorty 2x Barlow doubles the magnification of any 1.25" eyepiece for a power boost. The included Orion MoonMap 260 is a useful reference map of the Moon's surface that will help the whole family learn the names and locations of more than 260 craters, mountains, valleys, "seas" and other interesting lunar features you can explore with your telescope. The detailed Orion Telescope Observer's Guide book highlights over 60 celestial objects to observe in a telescope. Use the included Star Target planisphere to plan your observing sessions year-round! The RedBeam Mini LED light provides dark-friendly red light when you need it under starry skies.

• This 5.1" aperture reflector telescope gathers an ample amount of light for great views of the planets and Moon, as well as brighter galaxies, nebulas, and star clusters
• Relatively short, 24" long optical tube design for easy portability and fast f/5 focal ratio for pleasing wide-field performance makes the SpaceProbe 130ST EQ a very versatile telescope the whole family can enjoy
• Included Shorty 2x Barlow doubles the magnification of both included eyepieces
• Use the included Star Target Planisphere and MoonMap 260 to plan stargazing sessions
• The included Orion Telescope Observer's Guide book will lead beginning amateur astronomers to over sixty interesting objects to explore

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this telescope kit include the starry night se software
Answer:	Yes but you will need to download software. You can get that from the Meade website.
Question:	What can you see
Answer:	Depends on whether the MacBook Pro has a standard USB port or is doing something Apple-ish and non-standard.
Question:	does this come witgh the primary mirror already targeted
Answer:	That is how I use it.
Question:	Can you see the rings on Saturn with this telescope
Answer:	Eschenbach arena D+ 10x50 high powered compact binoculars for bird watching, and Hunting great pair of Binoculars! great for viewing animals and scenery up to 1/2 mile out. Crystal clear optics. Best choice for the Price, if you want better you will spend way more!

Product description

Ideal for the observer who views both astronomical and terrestrial objects, the Meade Infinity Series combines an altazimuth mount and quality optics for a superb value. For newcomers and beginners alike, these refracting telescopes are a great way for you to discover the cosmos and the outdoors.​ You’ll discover more with the Meade Infinity Series. If you’ve never owned a telescope before, the Infinity 90 Refractor is a great telescope to get started in astronomy. This 90mm (3.5") aperture gives bright, sharp images for both land and celestial objects. Whether you're viewing the rings of Saturn, polar caps on Mars, cloud bands on Jupiter, or land objects, the Infinity 90 Refractor allows the first-time observer to explore the world, solar system, and beyond.

From the Manufacturer

Meade Infinity 90 Altazimuth Refractor Telescope comes complete with everything you need to view the wonders of the night sky the first time out. 90mm (3.5") Refracting Telescope delivers bright and detailed images that is perfect for viewing both land and celestial objects. Features a precision Altazimuth mount with slow motion controls that makes it easy to track celestial objects as they move across the night sky. Comes with 3 eyepieces that provide low, medium and high powered magnification for viewing a wide range of objects (Moon, planets, or land). Bonus Autostar Suite Astronomy planetarium DVD with over 10,000 celestial objects (Windows PC only). One Year Warranty.

• Aperture: 90mm(3.5"). focal length: 600mm. Focal Ratio: f/6.7. Rack-and-pinion Focuser
• Altazimuth mount with panhandle and slow motion controls for precision tracking means you can easily track objects day or night
• Low (26mm), medium (9mm), and high (6.3mm) magnification eyepieces give you variety for any viewing situation & 2x Barlow lens doubles the magnifying power of each eyepiece
• Red dot viewfinder helps you point your scope at objects you want to observe & accessory tray stores accessories while observing
• Includes astronomical software and instructional DVD
• Viewfinder Type: Optical Viewfinder

User questions & answers

Question:	How high is the tripod and is the focuser on the 80 and 90mm metal
Answer:	No it does not, the box has birds but that is it. I have found there are field guides specific to each state, which are a great resource.
Question:	What is the difference between the 50 & the
Answer:	8 x 22’s are considered good for concerts, weight is a consideration though.
Question:	Does the Meade 102mm AZ have a standard 1/4" by 20 threaded hole at the bottom to attach it to a different tripod
Answer:	I bought four pairs of these binoculars for my kindergarten class. My students didn't wear them for an extended period of time, so I'm not sure for long term. They all had no problem with them, and I never heard a complaint about discomfort.
Question:	Can you see beyond the solar system, to say, the crab nebula
Answer:	Great binoculars for kids, but definitely NOT waterproof, unfortunately.

Product features

Infinity 90mm Altazimuth Refractor

Product description

Specifications 1. Self-adhesive and removable but not reusable. 2. Can be applied to any clean, smooth and flat surface (windows, laptops, helmets, surf boards, mirrors, car body, hard hats, etc...) 3. No background material or color. The color in the picture is a "white" decal. 4. Installation process is a typical Peel Stick Peel decal (P.S.P.). The decal comes with clear application tape and ready to be installed. No special tools are required. Just a card (such as a credit card) is used to smooth out the decal. Please clean the surface first and allow it to completely dry before installing. Peel the decal and application tape away from the paper backing. Place the decal on the surface. Firmly press on all edges of the decal. Slowly peel away the application tape and leaving the decal. Bubbles will go away after a few months when the air escapes (such as a balloon that deflates). If you're still unsure about the installation process, search "decal application" on Youtube and watch videos to get familiarized.

• Made In USA (Hawaii).
• 5.0 inch tall x 4.7 inch wide
• High Quality Vinyl rated at 7 years for all weather.
• Easy to apply - typical Peel Stick Peel. See Product Description below for procedures.
• The color is white and the finish is gloss.

Product description

Gskyer 90mm Astronomical Refracter Telescope



This 90x600mm refractor telescope can be a good observation of celestial bodies and terrestrial objects - best for viewing Lunar and Planetary. Featuring all coated glass optical components,our telescope provides clean, crisp views.



Telescope Specification 

- Aperture: 90mm(3.5in) 

- Focal Length: 600mm(23.62in) 

- Focal Ratio: F6.7 

- Eyepiece1: 25mm(0.98in) 

- Magnification1: 24X 

- Eyepiece2: 10mm(0.39in) 

- Magnification2: 60X 

- Eyepiece3: 5mm(0.196n) 

- Magnification3: 120X 

- Max Magnification: 360 

- Finderscope: 6*30 

- Zenith Mirrors: 48°Erecting BAK7 prism 

- Mount: AZ Altazimuth Mount 

- Optical coating: Multi Antireflection Green Film 

- Barlow lens: 3X 

- Resolution: ≤2.8 

- Angular Field of View: 1°36" 

- Tuble connection: Hook Dovetail Plate 

- Tripod: 1.27inch stainless steel Tripod 

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Product Description

Gskyer Infinity have over 20 years Optical history,Use of Germany's advanced technology, for different groups of people from different telescopes for science, astronomy, exploration, and tourism, etc.Gskyer's value priced Powerseeker 90600AZ is an affordable entry high level telescope with some nice extras like a correct image prism and "The Sky" astronomy.

• 【High Quality Optics】600mm(f/6.7) focal length and 90mm aperture, fully coated optics glass lens with high transmission coatings creates stunning images and protect your eyes
• 【High Magnification】Come with three replaceable eyepieces(24X, 60X,120X) and one 3x Barlow lens. 3x Barlow lens trebles the magnifying power of each eyepiece
• 【Adjustable Tripod】This telescope allows for many different viewing positions with a adjustable aluminum tripod. The height of aluminum tripod can be adjusted from about 31.5-inch to 49-inch
• 【Easy to Operate】No tools are required for reflecting telescope even for the novice, quick and easy to focus
• 【What You Get】AZ90600 telescope with 3 eyepieces, our 12-month worry-free support and friendly customer service

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you attach a camera to this telescope
Answer:	How do get info on camera attachment
Question:	Is it infrared
Answer:	Nope
Question:	Is it equipped for astrophotography
Answer:	You can't use this to take long astronomic exposures because the planet or nebula (or whatever) will move during the exposure. To take long exposures, you need two things: an equatorial mount and a clock drive. However, you can take great shots of the moon or other really bright object. The moon is so bright, a fast shutter speed works fine.
Question:	Is this telescope easy to travel with
Answer:	Not really. It needs a good size case for it. Plus I would not trust airport to cate for it. If in your car or RV it would fair much better.

Product features

Telescope Optical Tube

Integral forming aluminum ally telescope optical tube.

Tube Ring

Mounting Knob & Safety Screw in the dovetail bracket.

Optical Coating

Featuring coated antireflection blue film components, Gskyer 90mm refractor telescope provides clean, crisp views.

High Power Eyepieces

Using the high power eyepiece, perfect for observing the Moon and planets or bringing distant wildlife in close for detailed views.

High Power Telescope

Professional high-power astronomical mirror telescope.

Optical Tube Design

90 Millimeter (3.5 inch) aperture refracting telescope.

Focal length 600 Millimeter and ratio f/6.6.

Tripod

Come with one full size stretchable tripod made of stainless steel.