• email
• facebook
• twitter
• google+
• linkedin
• pinterest
• xing
• reddit
• vk.com
• pocket
• print

One of the most daunting things to do when getting started in astronomy is choosing your first telescope, especially if you are worried about spending too much money.

Here I review and compare three cheap telescopes for amateur astronomers just starting out.

Kids Science Telescope ($12-$19, the bad one):
https://www.amazon.com/Vivitar-TEL50600-Telescope-Refractor-Tripod/dp/B00281B6P2/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1523432004&sr=8-7&keywords=telescope

Die Baumarkt Teleskop ($30–$45, Astromedia, recommended):
http://astromedia.eu/Astronomie-zum-Anfassen/Das-Baumarkt-Teleskop::56.html?XTCsid=uvom2gk2ibh2deb5c27sd8plf7

Celestron Firstscope ($55-$99, pretty good):
https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-21024-FirstScope-Telescope/dp/B001UQ6E4Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523432109&sr=8-3&keywords=celestron+firstscope

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DRG_physics
Instagram: instagram.com/drgozz/

BUY NOW

Price: $95.99

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

 (1039)

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: Com... (as of July 9, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

BUY NOW

Price: $85.99

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

 (3164)

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... (as of July 9, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

BUY NOW

Price: $74.99

ToyerBee Telescope for Kids &Adults &Beginners,70mm Aperture 300mm Astronomical Refractor Telescope(15X-150X),Portable Travel Telescope with an Adjustable Tripod,A Phone Adapter&A Wireless Remote

 (66)

【15X-150X High Magnification】:Our telescope is equipped with a 3X Barlow lens and two eyepieces, H20mm and H6mm, so kids can get magnification from 15X to 150X. Whether watching stars and moon at night or observing planets, ToyerBee telescope is the ... (as of July 9, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

BUY NOW

Price: $64.39 $69.99

TELMU Telescope, 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical Refracting Telescope Adjustable(17.7In-35.4In) Portable Travel Telescopes with Backpack, Phone Adapter

【High Quality Optics】400mm(f/5.7) focal length and 70mm aperture, fully coated optics glass lens create stunning images and protect your eyes. Perfect telescope for astronomers to explore stars and moon. 【High Magnification】Come with two replaceable ... (as of July 9, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

Author: David Gozzard

Comments