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It comes bundled with astronomy software and weighs a very manageable and beginner-friendly 3.3kg. Offering a generous 700mm focal length and up to a whopping 525x magnification, even if 120x is at the limits of what's practically recommended, this National Geographic branded scope is, in fact, manufactured by the respected Bresser. Be sure to look out for the version that provides an upgraded Equatorial or 'EQ' mount, rather than the Altazimuth mount of earlier versions. In short there's enough here to quickly get amateur stargazers conducting their own deep space 'probes'.
A mini flashlight is also included in the kit, to save fumbling around in the dark for attachments, while the included tripod allows for steady-as-she-goes tracking of objects of interest. While most starter scopes are suitable for observing the Moon and not a lot else in the sky, when the eyepieces are combined with its core 700mm focal length this one can drag bright nebulae and star clusters into its orbit, and comes with a Star Target 'planisphere', Moon Map and beginners' guide book to direct our attention accurately. This provides a generous 56x magnification on the standard 25mm eyepiece rather than 28x, and a whopping 140x on the 10x eyepiece rather than 70x. Head to our Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ review for more info.Īiming to deliver detail in the dark via 76mm objective lens, the beginner-friendly Orion SpaceProbe II telescope comes with the addition of a 2x Barlow lens, doubling the magnification of both included eyepieces. Also included are 10mm and 20mm eyepieces, a red dot finder scope and Starry Night astronomy software, making for a sound starter package. Nevertheless its altazimuth mount and pan handle set up allows objects in the night sky to be quickly located and tracked. That said, at 6.4kg in weight the AstroMaster not the most lightweight option out there.
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Allowing for impromptu observations from the back garden as well as the back window, it's deemed portable enough to be picked up and transported in a jiffy. Key features include a whopping 102mm objective lens and generous 660mm maximum focal length the kind of reach that will enable us to seek out Saturn's rings and Jupiter's moons.īeginner friendly features include the fact that it can be set up from scratch without the need for tools of any kind, and, like most in its price bracket, usefully includes a steel tripod, accessory tray and manual. Which little kid hasn't dreamed of growing up to become an 'AstroMaster'? With this affordable refractor scope aimed at budding astrologers – that can also be used for terrestrial viewing – now we all can live that dream.
This is a device that automatically aligns with the stars, tracks and stacks images and sends them to your smartphone, while you take it easy on the sofa. That said, it's possible that beginners might be flushed with cash and happy to pay a lot, lot more for a telescope that basically does all the hard work for them – a so-called 'smart' telescope.
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Bear in mind too that the construction of beginner telescopes may well be more plastic-y in trying to hit a certain price point, than more professional models. But many of the cheapest telescopes will struggle to get results far beyond that.
Most beginner scopes will adequately provide decent views of our moon, allowing us to pick out the grey 'seas' on its surface as well as, more clearly, the Tycho crater near its base, along with the geographical streaks and surface scars leading up to it. For example, are you happy to merely observe the Moon or do you actually want to delve into deep space? Next, set a budget, therefore enabling you to narrow choices and focus on the best option available at that price. When it comes to choosing the best telescopes for beginners, first decide on what you want it for.
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How to choose the best beginner telescope for you Read on for some buying advice, followed by our pick of the best beginner telescopes to buy now. The good news is that investing in a telescope to turn amateur astrologer needn't cost the (planet) earth – if choosing wisely, of course. We've all spent a lot more time at home of late, so being able to reach for the stars from our back garden, or windowsill, has understandably held a great appeal.
Stargazing has enjoyed a bit of a boom in popularity recently.