Telescopes Reviews and Prices
Telescopes bring the cosmos closer. Stargazing can be a fascinating hobby and powerful educational tool. But if you don't have a realistic notion of what you're shopping for, your telescope purchase may end up being a big disappointment. Consumer Guide's expert reviews break down the specifics on telescopes so you can find the one that's right for you.

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Celestron NexStar 8i (XLT) SE Photo
The Celestron NexStar 8i (XLT) SE has a lightweight, computerized scope with excellent light gathering capabilities. Check out Consumer Guide's review....

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Stores Selling: 5
$1399.00 - $1400.00
Bushnell Northstar 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain w/RVO telescope Photo
The Bushnell Northstar 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope offers good optics for this price range. Read Consumer Guide's review....

Bushnell Northstar 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain w/RVO telescope Compare Prices
Stores Selling: 1
$480.00 - $480.00
Meade ETX-80AT-TC telescope Photo
The Meade ETX-80AT-TC telescope is a multi-use astronomical as well as terrestrial scope. Read the full review by Consumer Guide....

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Stores Selling: 4
$249.00 - $300.00


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Meade 4.5
Optical Design: Newtonians, Optical Diameter: 114 mm, Finderscope type: Optical, Focal Length: 1000 mm, Max Useful Magnification:... ...
Meade 4.5
Stores Selling: 1
$349.00 - $349.00
Meade RB-60 Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Refractor, Optical Diameter: 60 mm, Focal Length: 700 mm, Mount Type: Altazimuth ...
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Stores Selling: 1
$40.00 - $40.00
Meade ETX-125PE (500 x 127mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Catadioptrics, Optical Diameter: 127 mm, Finderscope type: Red-Dot, Focal Length: 1900 mm, Max Useful Magnificati... ...
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Stores Selling: 3
$889.00 - $1000.00
Meade ETX-90PE (325 x 90mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Catadioptrics, Optical Diameter: 90 mm, Finderscope type: Red-Dot, Focal Length: 1250 mm, Max Useful Magnificatio... ...
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Stores Selling: 4
$599.00 - $700.00
Meade RB-70 / 20230 Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Refractor, Optical Diameter: 70 mm, Finderscope type: Red-Dot, Focal Length: 700 mm, Mount Type: Altazimuth ...
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Stores Selling: 3
$76.00 - $100.00
Meade TeleStar AZ-S Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Refractor, Optical Diameter: 60 mm, Finderscope type: Optical, Focal Length: 700 mm, Mount Type: Altazimuth ...
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Stores Selling: 7
$50.00 - $50.00
Celestron PowerSeeker 127 EQ 21049 (750 x 127mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Newtonians, Optical Diameter: 127 mm, Finderscope type: Optical, Focal Length: 1000 mm, Max Useful Magnification:... ...
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Stores Selling: 7
$130.00 - $150.00
Meade A 114EQ-ASTR Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Refractor, Optical Diameter: 114 mm, Finderscope type: Red-Dot, Focal Length: 1000 mm ...
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Stores Selling: 3
$150.00 - $200.00
Orion StarBlast Astro telescope Photo
The Orion StarBlast Astro telescope has good optics and is good for quick grab-and-go use. Learn more by reading the full review....

Meade 114EQ-AR Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Refractor, Optical Diameter: 114 mm, Finderscope type: Red-Dot, Focal Length: 900 mm, Mount Type: Equatorial ...
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Stores Selling: 2
$199.00 - $200.00
Celestron PowerSeeker 114 EQ Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Newtonians, Optical Diameter: 114 mm, Finderscope type: Optical, Focal Length: 900 mm, Mount Type: Equatorial ...
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Stores Selling: 5
$115.00 - $130.00
Meade ETX-80BB (160 x 80mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Refractor, Optical Diameter: 80 mm, Focal Length: 400 mm, Max Useful Magnification: 160 x ...
Meade ETX-80BB (160 x 80mm) Telescope Compare Prices
Stores Selling: 6
$249.00 - $300.00
Galileo FS-135DX (250 x 135mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Newtonians, Optical Diameter: 135 mm, Focal Length: 1100 mm, Max Useful Magnification: 250 x, Mount Type: Altazim... ...
Galileo FS-135DX (250 x 135mm) Telescope Compare Prices
Stores Selling: 4
$243.00 - $300.00
Meade 90AZ-ADR Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Refractor, Optical Diameter: 90 mm, Finderscope type: Red-Dot, Focal Length: 900 mm, Mount Type: Altazimuth ...
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Stores Selling: 1
$199.00 - $199.00
Celestron NexStar 5 SE (300 x 44.45mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Catadioptrics, Optical Diameter: 44.45 mm, Finderscope type: Red-Dot, Focal Length: 1250 mm, Max Useful Magnifica... ...
Celestron NexStar 5 SE (300 x 44.45mm) Telescope Compare Prices
Stores Selling: 6
$789.00 - $880.00
Meade ETX-70 (240 x 70mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Refractor, Optical Diameter: 70 mm, Focal Length: 350 mm, Max Useful Magnification: 240 x, Mount Type: Altazimuth ...
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Stores Selling: 5
$300.00 - $300.00
Bushnell NorthStar Reflector Motorized GoTo W/RVO 78-8846 Photo
Bushnell's NorthStar 78-8846 telescope features GoTo technology, LCD read out, wide-angle red-dot finder scope, and more. Read Consumer Guide's review....

Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Dobsonian (269 x 114mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Newtonians, Optical Diameter: 114 mm, Finderscope type: Optical, Focal Length: 910 mm, Max Useful Magnification: ... ...
Orion SkyQuest XT4.5 Dobsonian (269 x 114mm) Telescope Compare Prices
Stores Selling: 2
$200.00 - $200.00
Discovery Channel (743252693247) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Refractor, Mount Type: Altazimuth ...
Discovery Channel (743252693247) Telescope Compare Prices
Stores Selling: 2
$150.00 - $150.00




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Celestron NexStar 6 SE (354 x 55.88mm) Telescope
Celestron PS 60 (175 x 60mm) Telescope
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