Discover the Best Telescopes for Stargazing: Compare Top Models for Every Budget

 [  Most Popular Telescopes ]

Suitable for both visual astronomy and astrophotography, making it a versatile use.

+ Aperture: 203mm (8 inches)

+ Magnification: Up to 480x

+ Fully Computerized GoTo

+ Price: Starting around $1,599.00 on Amazon

  [ Best for Beginners ]

App-enabled and very user-friendly, with its StarSense technology guiding users to locate celestial objects.

+ Aperture: 130mm

+ Magnification: Multiple eyepieces for 26x and 65x

+ Mount: Alt-azimuth with slow-motion controls

+ Price: Starting around $355.39 on Amazon

  [  Best Reflector Telescope  ]

Excellent for viewing planets and galaxies, this reflector model offers sharp images.

+ Aperture: 130mm

+ Magnification: Up to 65x

+ Mount: German equatorial mount

+ Price: Starting around $289.95 on Amazon

  [  Best for Compact Design  ]

A Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope, great for portability and astrophotography.

+ Aperture: 127mm

+ Magnification: Up to 300x with additional eyepieces

+ Mount: GoTo computerized alt-azimuth mount

+ Price: Starting around $550.00 on Amazon

  [   Great for Beginners and Photography  ]

Includes built-in smartphone mount and red flashlight for nighttime viewing.

+ Aperture: 100mm

+ Magnification: 33x and 66x

+ Mount: Alt-azimuth

+ Price: Starting around $279.64 on Amazon

  [   Best Budget and Portable Option  ]

Ideal for beginners who need a lightweight, grab-and-go telescope.

+ Aperture: 70mm

+ Magnification: 20x and 40x

+ Mount: Alt-azimuth

+ Price: Starting around $89.95 on Amazon