3 best telescopes for beginners

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

The astronomical telescope with 50mm aperture 360mm focal length is ideal for students, beginners, children or people who want to know more about the space and the night sky. Because of the design of lightweight and portable, this telescope is a great gift for people watching animals, enjoying the scenery, traveling, etc.

Specification:

Refractive / Focal Length: 360mm

Optical aperture: 50mm

Model: F36050M

Active Aperture: 50mm (2.4 ")

Focal Length: 360mm.f / 7

Oblique mirror: 90 °

Tripod most highly: 34cm

Terms of Use:

-1, foot opened, the telescope barreled onto the yoke , with a large lockable screw adjustment.

-2, the zenith on the focusing lens is inserted into the tube , with the appropriate screws.

-3, the eyepiece mounted on the diagonal , with the appropriate screws.

-4 , Place the selected eyepiece on the zenith mirror and adjust the Focus knob to view the clear image.

Equipped with two eyepieces

Equipped with two eyepieces, H6 mm and H20 mm, enlarged from 18 to 60 times, you can change as needed. The focal length adjustment knob of the telescope tube is combined with the eyepiece to get a clear picture when focusing.

Adjustable tripods

The scalable aluminum tripod, which provides a stable platform for the telescope.Thanks to this sturdy tripod, you can enjoy manual slow-motion celestial tracking when you explore the deep sky. The vertical direction can be adjusted 180 degrees and the horizontal direction can be adjusted 360 degrees without moving the bracket.

Best Gift for Astronomy Beginners

This astronomical telescope can guide the children near life, exploring the world.Therefore, the telescope can properly develop the children's astronomy hobby.It is the best gift for your Children and friend who are interested in learning the science.

• ENCOURAGE A LOVE OF SCIENCE：Supports STEM learning through scientific exploration and hands-on experience. Encourage little explorers to pursue their natural love of science!
• HIGH QUALITY OPTICS:360mm focal length, 50mm large aperture and fully coated optical all-glass lens deliver crisp, up-close images.360x50 refractor scope is a compact and universal telescope with high magnification power.It is suitable for astronomical observations and for terrestrial use.
• THEORY RESOLUTION: 2.000 arc seconds, which is equivalent to 1,000 meters can be seen that the two objects apart 0.970 cm. Can set 60 times, 18 times, the mirror group plus 1.5x 90 times, 27 times."
• COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE: This telescope is designed for children with a complete and detailed instruction manual. When children use it, it is recommended to use the smallest multiple to find the target, and then increase the multiple to observe it.
• BEST GIFT FOR YOUR CHILDREN: No extra tools are required, kids can easily assemble the telescope independently by following step-by-step picture instructions,which can cultivate his hands-on ability.And it is designed for the astronomy beginner,it is easy for children to use.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is that telescope will be all right for 5 years old? Just looking for proper good telescope which will last for years
Answer:	Yes it will be fine. It's quite sensitive to when it's knocked while trying to look through the lens but it's pretty good. My 6 year old uses it.
Question:	If used correctly can you see the stars thru this telescope
Answer:	Yes you can worth the money and the enjoyment my grandson gets from is priceless.