![]() This technique gives maximum observation time and saves time hunting for objects. This means you don't have to know anything about the night sky to be able to find where things are (even if they are not pinpoint accurate and might need slight adjustment to center). When used in connection with an app on a compatible smartphone or tablet, the telescope will 'know' what it is pointing at, and helps the user navigate to locate other targets in its database. The first 'push-to' telescope in this guide is perfect for those just starting out in skywatching. Overall, it's a good scope but for causal/amateur use only, rather than anything more serious. In reality, a good quality 4mm eyepiece would cost about half the price of this entire telescope, so take this 4mm’s presence with a pinch of salt. The more you discover about telescopes, you'll understand good eyepieces are expensive. The 20mm eyepiece is great but the 4mm is pretty unusable. A more expensive (stainless steel) model would be slightly sturdier but this one is useable providing it's not especially windy. The 60mm aperture is more than enough power for a detailed look at the Moon, and Jupiter and you'll see the rings of Saturn, but it isn't intended for viewing planets in any great detail. This is another telescope that only requires a little time to set up and is aimed at amateur astronomers, but as with the Travel Scope 70, the erect image optics are perfectly suited for both terrestrial and astronomical use. If you're not planning on replacing it, we'd recommend taking a chair out with you so you can comfortably look through the eyepiece. It's also pretty short, even when the legs are fully extended. To do any serious scoping, you will need to replace the supplied tripod, it is far too flimsy and thus you'll see every magnified wobble which will quickly get frustrating. Something you can take to the park for birdwatching or leave on the windowsill for nature or plane spotting. It's a great 'grab and go' scope that doesn't require any complex setup. There’s nothing groundbreaking about the night sky views with this telescope but you will be able to see detail on the Moon and see the rings of Saturn. ![]() This travel-friendly telescope can be picked up for less than $100, which is an excellent price for something that is not only a great nighttime companion but also, thanks to the erect image diagonal which gives us a correct right to left, right-side-up image, its great for daytime use too. Whether you want to view the craters of the Moon, or fancy gazing at planets and nebulae, we’ve got you covered. Whereas, reflectors are generally girthier, sometimes a little heavier, but can provide light-gathering capabilities that excel refractors at times. Refractors are generally smaller and more portable, taking the shape and construction stylings of camera lenses. In this guide, we’ve provided a mix of refractors and reflectors of varying price ranges. There are even adapters for those who prefer to photograph with a smartphone and for whom snapping pictures through the eyepiece just won’t do. Those who love to photograph the night sky will need an appropriate camera adapter found on most popular photography and astronomy sites such as B&H, Amazon or Best Buy among others. There are plenty of options in this list to suit beginners and more intermediate users, or more experienced astronomers that need to keep costs down. ![]() ![]() But these socio-political pressures shouldn’t limit your enjoyment of the night sky which can provide significant relief to many around the world. We've picked a top budget of $500 (about £425/AU$740) and, of course, this is still a sizeable sum, but we've got telescopes in our list that come in way under that.
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