It goes without saying that many of us have always marveled at the idea of owning a telescope. We\u2019ve dreamed of sailing through the deep sky, soaking in the beauty of the solar system and beyond. From watching comets, planets, constellations, nebulae, and galaxies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our obsession with star gazing is in-born. Since Childhood, we’ve always been delighted in stargazing. Usually, we\u2019d gaze at the night sky out the backdoor, at the balcony, or laying on the grass. We ogled at the moon and stars for hours. We watched for shooting stars while holding on to our dear wishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now that you are ready to own a telescope to explore the glamor of our solar system and the deep sky, we will help pick a budget-friendly telescope. Besides viewing star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies, you can even catch planet conjunctions. Like the Jupiter-Pluto conjunction. You will be able to view the different moons as they transit in front of planets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this buying guide, we’ll present you with the best telescopes in various prices ranges: from under $100 to $1000. By following our telescope reviews, you’ll be sure to get your money’s worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n\n\n
Below the $100 price mark, the scopes you can grab are limited in what you can see. Still, supposing your goal is to view the moon, and you are on a tight budget, telescopes in this price range will please you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our first pick in this category is the Celestron 70mm travel scope with a Refractor mirror. This 70mm Travel Scope is one of the best starter telescopes for kids and amateurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As an entry-level telescope, you are limited to what you can see, and how clear unlike the clarity and diversity you would get with higher priced models. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While this scope cannot rival the telescopes we recommend below, it suits what it’s designed to do and is a great starter telescope for kids. It will not disappoint if your goal is to view the moon, hunting or bird watching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With an aperture of 70mm on the objective lens (2.76\u201d), the light gathering capability of this scope is low compared to standard models. Although a 700mm objective lens doesn\u2019t give you rich planetary details, this scope is an upgrade from the 50mm model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While it gathers lights up to optimal capabilities, you don\u2019t get much detail. At that aperture size, it magnifies closer celestial objects like the moon and planets like Saturn and Jupiter. Bottom line: the image quality is decent considering how much you are spending on it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On a clear night sky, you can view the bright craters of the moon or look at the Cassini Division along Saturn\u2019s rings. Star clusters like the Pleiades and the Double Cluster are visible but not ultra clear. Should you point your scope at the Galaxy M51, you may get a faint smudge of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Travel scope is designed with fully-coated glass to reduce chromatic aberrations. Also, you get two decent eyepieces, a 20mm glass and 10mm one. At 20x magnification with the 20mm eyepiece, you get fine clarity. When you switch to the 10mm eyepiece (40x), the view gets blurry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weighing at only 3.3 pounds, and designed from tough plastic housing, the Travel Scope frame is solid and lightweight. Its tube is not lengthy at 18 inches long. When assembled, the scope weighs around 4.2 pounds. Thus, you can move it from place to place with little hassle. Also, it comes with a padded backpack with enough room to fit other accessories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Travel Scope uses a manual Alt-Azimuth mount that rests on a 1.25\u201d steel tripod. Although this tripod is adjustable, it is flimsy. You may want to switch to another sturdier tripod. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assembling the Travel Scope is quite straightforward and you will have it ready for use within minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A backpack, a tripod, two eye lenses (20mm and 10mm), and erect image diagonal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its finderscope is small, and its design is far from first-class but it works fine and as-intended.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPros<\/span><\/strong><\/td> Cons<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> -Affordable price
-Lightweight and portable
-Sturdy construction
-Ideal for beginners and kids
-Compatible with the \u201cThe Sky X\u201d Astronomy software
-Comes with a padded backpack.
-Comes with two eyepieces
-Decent magnification for the price<\/td>-Not suited for the avid stargazers who want details
-Unstable tripod
-No camera mount<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n