Best Beginner Telescopes For Astrophotography

Orion 7210 Black 6x30 Achromatic Finder Scope

  • Quality crosshair viewfinder makes targeting celestial objects in your telescope easy!.
  • Fully coated 30mm achromatic finder scope optics yield sharp, bright views for easy aiming.
  • 6x power magnification reveals objects of interest in the sky.
  • Aluminum dovetail bracket has easy X-Y oriented alignment screws.
  • incuded bracket features a dovetail shoe that fits mounting bases found on most orion telescopes.
  • extra dovetail bases are available (sold separately) for attaching the finder scope to other telescopes.
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Baader Planetarium Q-Turret Quadruplet 1.25" Eyepiece Revolver

  • Binoviewers improve views dramatically, producing a three dimensional effect that you’ll love!.
  • Using two eyes for observing instead of one lets you see more detail, reduces eye fatigue, and increases contrast.
  • For use with catadioptric telescopes and other telescopes with sufficient back focus.
  • Includes an aluminum carry case with foam-lined interior.
  • Requires a matching pair of 1.25” eyepieces, sold separately.
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Astromania Universal Dovetail Base for Finder Scope - Ideal for Installation of Finder Scope, Green Laser Pointer Bracket

  • Fits factory drilled holes on Celestron, Meade, and Orion Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, attaches directly to Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (SCT) optical tube with included mounting hardware..
  • Compliable with finder scope, Laser Pointer bracket or reflex sight bracket on telescopes, great for adding a second or third aiming device to your telescope..
  • Made of high strength Aluminum with Anodizing Aluminium Process. The base is made of die-cast metal and features two large thumbscrew locks. Includes two M5 screws..
  • Ideal for custom installation of any finder scope, EZ Finder reflex sight, and Green Laser Pointer bracket on any telescope. Dovetail base fits finder scope or reflex sight bracket so you can securely attach an aiming device to any telescope. Synta-style dovetail base -- Fit most bracket designs from Celestron, Orion, Sky-watcher, Vixen, etc. Compliable with finder scope, Laser Pointer bracket on telescopes..
  • Drilled (but not threaded) to accommodate screws up to 5mm in diameter. Center-to-center screw hole spacing on your telescope must be from 10.2 to 30.2mm in order for this dovetail base to be compatible..
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Celestron 94244 Enhance your viewing experience Telescope Filter, 8\

  • Instantly transform your normal Celestron 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes (8" SCT) and Celestron 8" EdgeHD telescopes into a yellow-light solar telescope (for a complete list of 8" scopes, look in description section).
  • ISO compliant solar safe film protects your eyes when viewing the sun, unlike some other filters on the market.
  • Scratch resistant polymer produced by American Paper Optics.
  • Designed from the telescope’s lens cap for a snug fit, each filter includes two safety Velcro straps and four self-adhesive Velcro pads for safely securing your solar filter in place.
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Telescope, Telescopes for Adults, 70mm Aperture 400mm Focal Length, Telescopes for Adults Astronomy Travel Refractor Telescope with Carry Bag, Gift for Kids

  • 【Telescope for Kids&Benginners】Good Telescope for kids 8-12 & beginners as Christmas or birthday gifts. This telescope is a great choice to explore astronomy. It is also a great kids telescope to help them stay away from the computer and expand imagination..
  • 【Good Partner For Travel】Telescopes for adults beginners for traveling, quick and easy to install and use.Portable backpacks are used to store telescope, retractable tripod, mobile phone adapter, etc. It is a great partner to travel..
  • 【Nice Optics】400mm(f/5.7) focal length 70mm aperture, fully multi-coated optical glass with high transmission creates stunning images and protect your eyes. Perfect telescopes to explore the stars and the moon..
  • 【High Magnification】Come with two 1.25" replaceable eyepieces k25mm and k10mm for 16x and 40x views. 5x24 finderscope makes locating objects easily.3x Barlow lens can magnify three times. Diagonal prism can get upright images..
  • 【Sharing In Real Time】The smartphone adapter can easily connect the phone to the telescopes, capture images or videos from the phone screen, and share them with family and friends in real-time via mobile social software..
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Orion 07215 Schmidt-Cassegrain Finder Scope Base (Black)

  • Modular large aperture finder scope optical tube can be easily customized for your specific telescope aiming needs.
  • Add preferred accessories to create your own specialized finder solution for your telescope.
  • Multiple potential applications for both visual observing and astrophotography.
  • Big 70mm fully coated lens provides bright, clear views.
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Orion 5124 2-Inch Telescope Eyepiece Extension Tube

  • Extension tube provides extra focuser "back travel" often needed for short-range terrestrial viewing through a telescope, or for astrophotographic applications.
  • Adds 2" of extension, fits in 2" telescope focusers, and accepts 2" eyepieces or accessories.
  • Features two locking thumbscrews to secure any inserted astronomy accessory.
  • Threaded for use with 2" Orion eyepiece and astrophotography filters.
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Baader Planetarium 8-24mm Hyperion Clickstop Zoom Mark IV Eyepiece, for 1.25" to 2" Mounts

  • Binoviewers improve views dramatically, producing a three dimensional effect that you’ll love!.
  • Using two eyes for observing instead of one lets you see more detail, reduces eye fatigue, and increases contrast.
  • For use with catadioptric telescopes and other telescopes with sufficient back focus.
  • Includes an aluminum carry case with foam-lined interior.
  • Requires a matching pair of 1.25” eyepieces, sold separately.
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Sarblue Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope 60 with Dobsonian Mount, 60mm Aperture 750mm Focal Length, with Finderscope and Phone Adapter, Tabletop Telescopes for Kids Adults Beginners Astronomy

  • The mak telescope stands out from other beginner level telescopes by providing sharp and crystal clear views with almost no chromatic aberrations. You can enjoy viewing both distant celestial objects including the moon, Saturn, Jupiter, and vivid terrestrial targets in nature..
  • This tabletop telescope is an upgraded version of Maksutov Planet Mate 60 Telescope. Simple navigation and no need to align make it extremely easy to use. The Dobsonian mount enables vibration free viewing, and with the finderscope, aiming and tracking your target is a breeze..
  • Included 20mm eyepiece renders 37.5X power. The telescope is small but powerful for its size, having 750mm focal length in a small 200mm tube. You can use other 1.25'' eyepiece to change magnification..
  • The telescope features a detachable lid, which reveals the internal structure of the tube and how it works inside. It can be a great astronomical educational kit. And the included universal phone mount helps you easily capture the moment and share with your loved ones..
  • If you're not happy with our mak60 telescope or need professional suggestions, contact us anytime and our customer care will help you. And you will also receive 1-year hassel-free warranty for the telescope..
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Telrad Finder Sight Red / Green Switchable with Mounting Base

  • Allows you to attach an Orion finder scope bracket, reflex sight bracket, or green laser pointer bracket to Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes (SCT) up to 11 inch aperture.
  • Designed to accept any Orion finder scope bracket, EZ Finder II and EZ Finder Deluxe reflex sight brackets, and Orion's SkyLine Deluxe Green Laser Pointer bracket.
  • Also lets you attach a second or third aiming device to your Schmidt-Cassegrain for multiple aiming options.
  • Fits factory drilled holes on Celestron, Meade, and Orion Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes.
  • Attaches directly to Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (SCT) optical tube with included mounting hardware.
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