5 best beginner telescopes

Product description

Gskyer 70mm Astronomical Refractor Telescope 



This 70x400mm 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, the travel scope provides clean, crisp views. Developed with the traveler in mind, this travel scope features a compact and portable design perfect for the on-the-go sky gazer. 



Specification: 



● Type: Refractor 

● Objective Lens: 70mm(2.75") 

● Focal Length: 400mm(f/5.7) 

● Mount: Altazimuth 

● Eyepiece: Low: 25mm(16X), High:10mm(40X) 

● Barlow lens: 3X 

● Max Magnification: 120X 

● Finderscope: 5×24 with cross-hair lines 

● Zenith Mirrors: 48°Erecting BAK4 prism 

● Tripod: 65cm(31.5") height adjustable Aluminum tripod 





Warm Tips: 



●If it shows a blurred picture, please adjust focus using focus wheel. 

●When observing an outdoor target with an astronomical telescope indoors, do not close the window to avoid the deformation of the image caused by the reflection of the window glass. 

●Use a telescope outdoors, please wait for the temperature of the product is the same as the outdoor temperature, the performance will be better. 

●Avoid accidentally taking the telescope into a larger temperature difference environment because the moisture in the air will condense on the objective. 

●NEVER aim your telescope at the sun or even close to the sun!

• 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: Come with two replaceable eyepieces and one 3x Barlow lens.3x Barlow lens trebles the magnifying power of each eyepiece. 5x24 finder scope with mounting bracket and cross-hair lines inside make locating objects easily.
• Wireless Remote: Free includes one smart phone adapter and one Wireless camera remote to explore the nature of the world easily through the screen and take amazing celestial images.
• Adjustable Tripod: This telescope allows for many different viewing positions with a adjustable aluminum alloy tripod and a carry bag, the telescope and tripod can fit inside the bag for easy traveling and storage.
• Satisfaction: lifetime maintenance. If you have any question about product and service, please feel free to contact us, we will do our best to help you in 24 hours.

User questions & answers

Question:	I cannot see thru the telescope even after taking all caps off it is stil blank image
Answer:	We are having the same issue. It’s been properly set up but even after allowing it to come to temperatures outside, there is nothing we’re seeing. We’ve adjusted magnification, tried different lens, still blank. And yes, all the caps are off too. I have a curious, yet disappointment kiddo on my hands. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Question:	I can’t get the the telescope to lock in place when we find something to look at, how is this done
Answer:	You have to use the little knob that looks like a T and also the long handle bar (you turn the handle bar right to tighten and left to loosen. They are both apart of the stand.
Question:	Is this user friendly as described ? Since im a beginner is this the right fit for me
Answer:	I set it up in 5 minutes. I observed the Moon, Venus and Cassini twin stars (actually quad) with in 30 minutes on 25 mm. I have never owned a telescope in my life. The instructions are pictures describing what part goes where under them. How to set up your phone is a bit of a mess but I understood and decided to address that later. I was too excited to see Venus, and then sad when it looked like a big star, lol. There is another way to set it up to see even closer images, so I’ll be experimenting. I want a bigger one now... lol 😂. I’m managing my expectations on the 3X with 10mm parts. I just want to see it all!
Question:	Is this good for photographing an eagle 100 yards away
Answer:	As long as the Eagle is stationary, yes. This comes with a 10mm and 25mm eyepiece. I think the 10mm would work.

Product features

Gskyer Telescope AZ70400

Stepping into the art of stargazing for the very first time can be an overwhelming experience. Overly complicated telescopes, hidden features, and confusing accessories only make the process of getting started more difficult. A balance between affordable and performance are two of the most important aspects to consider before purchasing any telescope. The Gskyer Instruments Infinity 70mm telescope manages to do exactly that – An affordable affordable for a high quality telescope.

What makes this particular model ideal for any beginner astronomer? Here’s a brief overview:

• The visual resolution and optical capabilities are top tier for the low-end affordable.
• Assembly is not overly complicated and beginner friendly.
• The aperture diameter divided by the focal length calculates the magnifying power of a telescope. The Gskyer possess a 70 mm aperture and 400 mm focal length, which results in precise and high-resolution images.
• The telescope is compact and portable.

ABOUT MAGNIFICATION

Gskyer telescope is a cost-effective one with bright image quality and high magnification power. 25 mm, and 10 mm eyepiece all offer varying levels of magnification.

Which is very suitable for kids, beginners and amateur astronomer to explore the sky, the moon, the planet. Meanwhile, you can enjoy landscapes during the day.

3X Barlow Lens

A 3x Barlow lens, 25 mm, 10 mm eyepiece and finderscope all offer varying levels of magnification. The magnification from 16x to 120x and provides clear, up-close images of birds, wildlife, distant treetops, as well as the moon, planets, and some star arrangements. It comes with everything you need to get started with astronomy.

Aluminum Alloy Tripod With Tray

Adjustable height and direction tripod with accessory tray is comfortable and convenient for observation and easy for storage.

Aluminum alloy tripod and its feet is more stable and durable for use.

The height can be adjusted from 22 inches to 46inches.

With a tray, you can put eyepieces or barlow lens.

Larter Apeture And High Power Telescope

Fully coated optics glass lens with high transmission coatings creates stunning imagess helps increase the brightness of celestial objects and provides clean, crisp views, delivering 99% total light transmission, and protect your eyes.

Smartphone Adapter & Wireless Remote

You can see the sky right on your phone and record the beauty.

Open the clip and secure the phone, then align the phone camera and adapter.

Lock the eyepiece into the threaded sleeve, and tighten the threaded sleeve to the bracket.

Press the eyepiece into the Bottom of the focuser.

Adjust focuser to get a clear image. Use the zoom function to enlarge the image.

Travel Scope AZ70400

Traveled - The body, accessories, and tripod are lightweight and fit conveniently in the provided travel bag for easy portability. for backyard exploring, outdoor adventures, camping trips, and vacations, both kids and adults will enjoy of discovery and observation fun.

Installation - Assembly typically takes anywhere from 15-30 minutes. Regardless of previous astronomical equipment experience, the step-by-step guide makes putting the telescope together quick and easy.

Simplicity and Convenience - Lenses are easily swapped, and the focused uses a standard rack-and-pinion system, allowing fine-tuning to produce a vibrant image. Wide angle and latest generation of HD Gskyer eyepiece are more comfortable to see objects without eye fatigue and dizziness.

Choosing - The affordability of the Gskyer AZ70400 telescope makes it an ideal choice for beginners seeking a telescope that meets a balance between quality and affordable.

Product description

Designed with American innovation for beginner stargazers, the Celestron Travel Scope 70 is a professionally engineered refractor telescope that is perfect for celestial or terrestrial viewing on the go. It’s the perfect telescope for adults and kids to use together with its fully-coated, high-quality glass optics, including a refractor-style 70mm objective lens. The aperture allows high-resolution viewing, without adding a lot of extra weight. Added coating on the 70mm lens allows light to enter, providing sharper, crisper viewing of celestial and terrestrial objects during the day or at night.

The Celestron telescope for beginners is designed with several operating features that make it exceptionally user-friendly. Our precision manufacturing standards and high-quality materials are unmatched in the industry. We’ve included two quality eyepieces (20mm and 10mm) and a star diagonal for crisp low- and high-power viewing during the day or at night, allowing you to enjoy close-ups of wildlife in nature or stargaze with family and friends.

The Celestron Travel Scope 70 weighs just 3.3 pounds and assembles in seconds with no tools required. It’s easy to use to navigate the sky. When your observing session is over, everything packs up into the handy included traveling backpack.

Your purchase also entitles you to a FREE download of Celestron’s BONUS Starry Night Astronomy Software with information on thousands of celestial objects, printable sky maps, and more. It’s the best way to learn about the night sky and plan your next observing session.

• 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.
• Powerful eyepieces for up-close viewing: Our telescope for astronomy beginners is equipped with two high-quality eyepieces (20mm and 10mm) that provide low- and high-power views of celestial objects at night and terrestrial objects during the day.
• Large 70mm objective lens: Our refractor telescope is equipped with a large 70mm aperture objective lens that provides enhanced, brighter views compared to the 50mm model while adding very little additional weight. Setting up and using the Travel Scope is quick and easy.
• Bonus bag, tripod, and software: This Celestron telescope and full-height tripod can be taken anywhere in the included travel backpack. Accessories also include a FREE download of one of the top consumer rated astronomy software programs.
• Unbeatable warranty and customer support: Buy with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a two-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts.

User questions & answers

Question:	can this scope be used as a spotting scope for bird watching
Answer:	Excellent for bird-watching. At 20x, it's fine. At 40x (long distance) you may want a strudier tripod, and because it's daylight, you can look through the smaller 42mm hole (take off the little cap) in the dust cap and that will improve the sharpness at high power. If you want a better spotting scope, simply buy a fancy wide-angle/high-performance 1.25 eyepiece (super-plossl, etc), around 15 mm focal length.
Question:	You say that any tripod that I use for photography should work. Does that mean that I can screw my tripod head into the telescope
Answer:	Yes. As others have said, the tripod that comes with the telescope is reallllly flimsy. There are a couple of screw holes on the bottom of the telescope. I was able to attache the telescope to my other tripod using the detachable head on the tripod.
Question:	I'm a real beginner/plan to purchase this for my son so we can both explore the night sky, etc. Is it really easy to setup?/How long will it take
Answer:	The scope is really good for beginners and it is easy to set up. As others have said the the included tripod is small for portability and not very stable. If used fully "retracted" on the hood of a car for example, it's OK. I've used it with a Celestron 7.5MM eyepiece and a 2x barlow lens and it can still resolve the rings of Saturn on a clear night. It's not designed for that kind of magnification but for an inexpensive scope with simple lenses I was impressed. I wouldn't recommend trying that though until you have some practice on focus, finding objects in the sky, and purchasing a heavy duty camera tripod. You must remember even with the highest power eyepieces, which you only want to consider using for viewing planets, objects are really small which is due to it's 400mm focal length. Overall it's WAY better than spending 40-50 dollars on a cheap toy at the local discount store. Another good option comparable to this is the Orion 76mm Fun Scope. It's really only for table top use but it's easy to swivel up/down left/right. It is a reflector though and images don't appear as crisp in my opinion. You'll find out that half the quality of a telescope is how good the tripod or mounting set up is. For the price you can't go wrong with this scope. I own several telescopes from computer driven to large reflectors and still grab this for quick views of Orions belt, Jupiter, Saturn, the Moon, and star clusters like the double cluster and the Pleiades. Just to add to an already long answer, I added an inexpensive laser object finder (similar to the Celestron Star Finder) instead of the mostly useless viewfinder. It makes it ten times easier to point the scope at objects you're trying to look at and it doesn't take much modifications to get it screwed to the scope tube or stuck on with foam tape. Your son will thank you!
Question:	can i see with my left eye
Answer:	Only if you look at objects on the left....use right eye for objects on the right side....if its straight above you , you can use both eyes.

Product features

Travel Scope 70

Grab the Celestron Travel Scope 70 and go anywhere—from your backyard to another continent. Ample optical performance is packed and ready in this ultra-portable backpack kit.

Better Viewing

Accessories include two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), erect image diagonal, and a travel backpack.

Product description

Whether you’re an amateur astronomer or becoming more comfortable with using a telescope, you’ll love the technology and user-friendly features packed into Celestron’s PowerSeeker refractor telescope. The Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ is a powerful yet easy-to-use telescope. Our PowerSeeker Series telescopes for astronomy beginners have been designed with a combination of value, quality, power, and user-friendly features. They are built to enhance the experience for beginners but are also exceptional for mid-level experienced astronomers. This 70EQ telescope features powerful magnification and easy-to-use controls that allow users to obtain crisp views of the Moon, the rings of Saturn, and Jupiter’s Galilean moons.

The telescope’s sturdy and durable German Equatorial mount and slow-motion rod deliver smooth and accurate pointing. Move the slow-motion altitude rod in an up/down fashion to pinpoint and track your object. The 3x Barlow lens is added to triple the magnification power of the included 20mm and 4mm eyepieces. We’ve included an accessory tray to store accessories conveniently and a free download of our BONUS Starry Night Basic Edition astronomy software with information on 36,000 celestial objects, printable sky maps, and more. The software can be used on your Mac, PC or laptop. It’s the best way to learn about the night sky and plan your next observing session. Additional accessories include a tripod.

You can purchase this Celestron telescope with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a 2-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts.

Tom Johnson founded Celestron in 1960 after building a telescope to share the night sky with his sons. Since then, Celestron has established itself as the world’s #1 telescope brand. Celestron telescopes are used by scientists in world-class research observatories and even aboard the International Space Station.

• Perfect Beginners Telescope: The Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ is an easy-to-use and powerful telescope, the PowerSeeker series is designed to give the first-time telescope user the perfect combination of quality, value, features, and power
• Navigate the sky with our refractor telescope. It features a German Equatorial mount with a slow-motion altitude rod for smooth and accurate pointing. Adjust rod to desired position, then easily secure by tightening cross knob
• COMPACT AND PORTABLE: This telescope for adults and kids to be used together is compact, lightweight, and portable. Take the telescope to your favorite campsite or dark sky observing site, or simply the backyard
• Multiple Accessories: The Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ Telescope features 2 eyepieces (20mm and 4mm), erect image diagonal, Finderscope, plus a 3x Barlow lens to triple the power of each. Accessories also include a FREE download of one of the top consumer rated astronomy software programs
• Unbeatable warranty and customer support: Based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a two-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts

User questions & answers

Question:	I'm a beginner in telescope and i have a telescope thats a 137EQ. This one here is 70EQ. What does the EQ mean
Answer:	No. I returned the one I bought. I couldn’t see 5.56 hole at less than 100 yards
Question:	Which eyepiece(s) are you using to view planets? I am trying to view Jupiter and Venus, but all I see are bright blurry circles? Thanks
Answer:	The “frame” is more “platform” and it is best described as black. The frame they are referring to is the adjustable base that lifts the mattress. The fabric that covers the frame is black with black/very dark charcoal gray trim. The plastic legs of the frame are also black. As far as I know, there is no white option.
Question:	I want to buy this telescope as a gift. I also plan to buy the camera to go with it. what other accessories should I get? Is there a computer disk etc
Answer:	There are two on each side, on the side frame rail, under the head of the bead. No they cannot be moved.
Question:	what eyepieces doe it come with
Answer:	I did, but I purchased a Casa Blanc Bed Bridge Twin to King Mattress Converter Kit - Memory Foam Gap filler.

Product features

PowerSeeker 70EQ

Embark on your voyage across the Universe with the Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ, the perfect choice for beginner astronomers.

Better Viewing

Includes 2 eyepieces: 20mm and 4mm, plus a 3x Barlow lens to triple the power of each. It’s like having four eyepieces—giving you options for viewing a wide range of celestial objects. The eyepieces and the Barlow Lens can magnify your object between 105x-525x.

• 【Sharp Crystal-clear Views】This beginner telescope is much more powerful than it looks! Thanks to its Maksutov-Cassegrain design, high-precision fully multi-coated optical glass lens, both spherical and chromatic abberrations are minimized. It not only delivers vivid high-contrast images for daytime viewing such as birds and wildlife, but also enables astronomical exploration including Saturn, Jupiter, craters on the Moon, etc.
• 【See How It Works Inside】The ingenious design of the detachable lid reveals the internal construction of the telescope and helps you understand how it works. Make it an appealing educational kit for the young minds. But keep in mind not to touch the mirrors with your fingers and avoid making it dusty.
• 【Compact and Portable】Maksutov-Cassegrain mechanism makes this telescope much more compact than a equivalent refractor or Newtonian. With a long focal length of 750mm, the tube length is only 200mm. Easy to pack and go on a adventure anytime.
• 【Superior Eyepiece】The included high-quality 20mm wide eyepiece brings 37.5X magnification, providing high-power sharp views on distant objects. You can see any targets more than 8 meters away. Accessories also include a phone adapter, a tabletop tripod and an erect-image diagonal.
• 【Satisfaction】This Mak telescope that combines power and simplicity requires no-tool super easy setup. It's a perfect gift for kids or adults astronomy beginners. You will also receive one-year hassel-free warranty and 24-hour friendly customer service.

User questions & answers

Question:	Viene con la mochila
Answer:	I use it for bloating/gassiness.. works great! I also use it for after drinking alcohol, soak up toxins after a night out. 
Question:	What type of eyepiece does it use? Are there higher magnification eyepieces available
Answer:	If you compare dosing to other brands and look at how many capsules you have to take to equal this one, it seems to be worth the extra expense. I have to take 1000mg per day and really not interested in taking more than 2 capsules to achieve that. I wish they'd offer more than they do per bottle so I don't have to reorder so often but my functional nutritionist who is VERY picky about the brands he uses recommended this one.
Question:	What app do I use to see on my phone, what I am looking at through the telescope? I just received the telescope but gives no information on how to
Answer:	I’m using this product for AV’s soil and completely satisfied. Thank you!
Question:	does it come with the backpack
Answer:	It is, yes, thank you for your question!

Product features

About Sarblue Planet Mate Maksutov-Cassegrain 60

A design of simplicity, power and ingenuity

The Maksutov telescope is named after Dmitri Maksutov, a Soviet/Russian optician and astronomer who invented this telescope design in 1941. Though not as widely known as the refractor or Newtonian reflector, the Maksutov-Cassegrain offers superb optical performance. The design corrects the known optical problems such as coma (found in reflector telescopes) while also correcting chromatic aberration (found in refractors). The result is high-contrast detailed views of both terrestrial or celestial targets. In a extremely compact tube, the mak60 offers great viewing capacity as a beginner telescope. You can see more than just the moon! In ideal conditions, it can even help you explore Saturn, Jupiter's moons and more.

Your portable travel companion

Sarblue planet mate 60 telescope features an extremely compact tube as a result of the Maksutov-Cassegrain mechanism. It's very lightweight and portable, making it a good choice for travel and do stargazing on your journey.

Enjoy land viewing

This telescope is equipped with an erect-image diagonal to enable terrestrial viewing. The high quality optics with almost no aberrations brings crystal-clear true-to-life natural scenes in front of you.

A good astronomy educational kit

The original design of a detachable lid which reveals the internal structure of the telescope makes it great for education. You can even see how light travels with some tools.

• 【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 1.25" Kellner eyepieces(K6mm/67X, K25/16X) ，5x24 finderscope with mounting bracket and cross-hair lines inside make locating objects easily.
• 【Satisfaction Warranty】 2-year warranty and lifetime maintenance. If you have any question about product and service, please feel free to contact us, we will do our best to help you.
• 【EASY TO OPERATION】 No tools are required for refractor telescope even for the novice. Adjusted from about 17.7-inch to 35.4-inch. Allowed for many different observational positions and keep the whole tripod steady with castor wheel.
• 【SHARING IN REAL TIME】You can take pictures or videos and share them with your family and friends in real time with the phone holder. Star telescope is suitable for kids who love science to discover the mystery of universe.

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I use another tripod I have a bigger sturdier and has wheels
Answer:	Yes and you should! The tripod is the weakest link on this product. This isn't a mark against the company, as the tripod is often the weakest link in any optics set up. I am not sure why your tripod has wheels or how that would benefit, since orienting objects are easier to do using a stable base and the spotting scope attachment along an axis, but hey, follow your heart!
Question:	How do you attach the cell phone holder? It is not even mentioned in the instructions
Answer:	There is a part of the cell phone holder that twists. As you twist clockwise or counter clockwise the opening widens I order for the eyepiece to fit in it. Once you are able to fit the cellphone holder on the eye piece you tighten the twisting part to fasten the cellphone holder in place. I hope that helps.
Question:	Does it can see the moon
Answer:	Yes it can does see the moon.... Really it just magnifies the light that comes into your eyeball which your brain interprets as the moon.
Question:	What all can you see with this telescope
Answer:	The parking lot across the street was all ilI could ever see. It is absolutely trash. The company must be giving all these great reviews

Product features

TELMU telescope for kids and adults is the best gift to teach people explore nature and life.

Our 70mm Telescope is a compact and universal telescope with bright image quality and high magnification power. Very suitable for beginners to explore the vast sky, like the moon, the planet, star clusters and fog and so on. At the same time you can watch endless landscapes, mountains, rivers, flowers and birds, animals. Stay away from computer games.

WARM NOTES:

• If it shows a blurred picture, please adjust focus using focus wheel.
• Please open the window when observing an outdoor target with an astronomical telescope indoors.
• Use a telescope outdoors, please wait for the temperature of the product is the same as the outdoor temperature, the performance will be better.
• Avoid accidentally taking the telescope into a larger temperature difference environment because the moisture in the air will condense on the objective.
• While observing the sky, only can see the outline of the moon, can't see the star or other planet clearly.
• When receiving the telescope, please check whether the package is complete and the parts are complete, to prevent inconvenience caused by transportation problems. If you have any questions, please tell us at the first time.
• Please read the instructions carefully during installation and follow our video.
• Our Phone Adapter is extra gift

Portable Backpack-Take It and Ready To Go!

• Optical Design: Refractor
• Aperture: 70mm(2.75in)
• Focal Length: 400mm(15.75in)
• Resolution: 3 secs
• Focal Ratio: F5.7
• Finderscope: 5*24
• Zenith Mirrors: 45°Erecting prism Diagonal
• Diameter of the Eyepiece: 1.25"
• Phone Adapter: for any model

Upgrated Tripod

• 360 ° rotationto provides full range of observations.
• Using the bionic design and the shape of a hoof make the tripod station more stable.

45 ° Diagonal Mirror

The image of the refractor is inverted, the image passes through a 45-degree diagonal mirror and the image is positive both up and down.

Special Design

• Put the light things on the hook to make a balance
• The powerful and larger clipps will make it more steady and safer.

Mutiple Eyepiece

K6mm(67X), K25mm(16X) magnification eyepieces give you variety for any viewing.