Starter Telescopes (Under $400)

Celestron ExploraScope

Sky's the limit with this portable and easy to use 80mm Newtonian reflector. A perfect gift for kids & families, the impressive 80mm aperture allows users to explore the craters on the moon, marvel at rings of Saturn or, with the built-in erect image lens, use it as a land based spotting scope to view the wonders of nature. And best of all, at only 5 lbs, you can bring this scope anywhere your feet can take you! The ExploraScope is packed with cool features that make it easy and fun to use. You can use your ExploraScope on the included swivel base, hold it on your lap or mount it on a photo tripod with the included adapter to observe your world. This durable scope comes with a protective dust cap and carrying strap that make it the perfect companion for hiking and backpacking.

Special Features:

* 11% brighter images than a 76mm telescope & 78% brighter images than a 60mm telescope
* Attached eyepiece brings objects 44 times closer
* Built-in erect image lens for daytime land viewing
* Durable construction and carrying strap make it ideal for hiking and backpacking
* Can be mounted on a photo tripod using the included adapter
* Allows for collimation adjustments

Specifications:

* Newtonian Reflector
* 80mm (3.1") Diameter
* 550mm Focal Length
* 12.5mm Eyepiece Included
* Length: 14"
* Weight: 5 lb.

Celestron FirstScope 114 Short

This version of the 4.5" Newtonian telescope offers more portability than the standard longer tube Newtonian without sacrificing power or performance. The short tube of this model is only 18" long and has a built-in correction lens, giving it all the focal length of the standard model, while reducing aberrations. The equatorial mount is quite stable, with setting circles and slow motion controls on both axes for easy, smooth tracking.

Specifications:

* 114mm (4.5") Reflector
* 1000mm Focal Length, f/9
* CG-2 Equatorial Mount with Setting Circles and Slow Motion Adjustment Cables
* Sturdy Adjustable Aluminum Tripod with Accessory Tray
* Telescope Weight: 16 lb

Standard Accessories:

* 1-1/4" 20mm (50x), 10mm (100x) Eyepieces
* StarPointer Finderscope
* Equatorial Mount
* The Sky L1 CD ROM

Meade NGC-70

Meade engineers have thoroughly updated the traditional entry-level telescope to a new standard for the 21st Century. This New Generation telescope incorporates advanced industrial design yielding a striking, ultra modern appearance. Large, precision bearing surfaces provide smooth manual motions in both altitude and azimuth. Includes two premium 4-element Super Plössl eyepieces.

Specifications:

* Supplied complete with multi-coated, achromatic objective lens (D=70mm, F=700mm, f/11.7)
* Built-in, self-guided GO TO computer control system offering 1400-object database (requires one 9 Volt user-supplied battery)
* Altazimuth mount with slowmotion controls
* PC-compatible astronomical software
* Adjustable aluminum tripod with accessory shelf
* 5 x 24mm viewfinder
* Diagonal mirror
* Two premium 1.25" eyepieces: SP 9.7mm and SP 26mm
* Operating instructions
* Giftbox

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Customer Quotes

"I just received the MaxView™ 40 I ordered earlier this week. I am using it with an ETX-90 and Sony DSC-F707 digital camera. I am blown away with the quality of this eyepiece. Here's a shot of the Moon taken with the MaxView™ 40. Great eyepiece, I recommend it to anyone who is in the market for a good eyepiece to use with their digital camera. Thanks for the great service as well."

– Dwight