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: 9
$1299.00 - $1399.00
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: 3
$469.00 - $488.00
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: 12
$225.00 - $336.00


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Orion SkyQuest XT10 IntelliScope Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Newtonians, Optical Diameter: 254 mm, Finderscope type: Optical, Focal Length: 1200 mm, Mount Type: Altazimuth ...
Orion SkyQuest XT10 IntelliScope Telescope Compare Prices
Stores Selling: 2
$500.00 - $700.00
Celestron NexStar 8 SE (480 x 203mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Catadioptrics, Optical Diameter: 203 mm, Finderscope type: Red-Dot, Focal Length: 2032 mm, Max Useful Magnificati... ...
Celestron NexStar 8 SE (480 x 203mm) Telescope Compare Prices
Stores Selling: 9
$1299.00 - $1399.00
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: 5
$799.00 - $900.00
Celestron CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) (70 x 280mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Catadioptrics, Optical Diameter: 280 mm, Finderscope type: Optical, Focal Length: 2800 mm, Max Useful Magnificati... ...
Celestron CPC 1100 GPS (XLT) (70 x 280mm) Telescope Compare Prices
Stores Selling: 6
$2599.00 - $2600.00
Meade DS-2114AT (325 x 114mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Newtonians, Optical Diameter: 114 mm, Finderscope type: Optical, Focal Length: 1000 mm, Max Useful Magnification:... ...
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Stores Selling: 4
$199.00 - $349.00
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: 9
$788.00 - $799.00
Celestron CPC 800 (480 x 50mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Catadioptrics, Optical Diameter: 50 mm, Finderscope type: Optical, Focal Length: 2032 mm, Max Useful Magnificatio... ...
Celestron CPC 800 (480 x 50mm) Telescope Compare Prices
Stores Selling: 6
$1799.00 - $1800.00
Meade ETX-80BB (160 x 80mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Refractor, Optical Diameter: 80 mm, Focal Length: 400 mm, Max Useful Magnification: 160 x ...
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Stores Selling: 5
$220.00 - $299.00
Tasco Specialty (to-ts-1agst) (20 x 30mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Diameter: 30 mm, Finderscope type: Optical, Focal Length: 355.6 mm, Max Useful Magnification: 20 x, Mount Type: Unmounted ...
Tasco Specialty (to-ts-1agst) (20 x 30mm) Telescope Compare Prices
Stores Selling: 4
$23.00 - $32.00
Bushnell Sky Tour 78-9930 Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Refractor, Optical Diameter: 76 mm ...
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Stores Selling: 7
$116.00 - $163.00
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: 6
$99.00 - $149.00
Celestron PowerSeeker  50 Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Refractor, Finderscope type: Optical, Focal Length: 600 mm, Max Useful Magnification: 450 x, Mount Type: Altazimut... ...
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Stores Selling: 7
$34.00 - $50.00
Celestron NexStar 130SLT (31145) (306 x 130mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Newtonians, Optical Diameter: 130 mm, Finderscope type: Optical, Focal Length: 650 mm, Max Useful Magnification: ... ...
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Stores Selling: 9
$370.00 - $449.00
Celestron NexStar 4 SE (240 x 102mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Catadioptrics, Optical Diameter: 102 mm, Finderscope type: Red-Dot, Focal Length: 1325 mm, Max Useful Magnificati... ...
Celestron NexStar 4 SE (240 x 102mm) Telescope Compare Prices
Stores Selling: 11
$450.00 - $600.00
Celestron AstroMaster 70 AZ (160 x 70mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Refractor, Optical Diameter: 70 mm, Focal Length: 900 mm, Max Useful Magnification: 160 x, Mount Type: Altazimuth ...
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Stores Selling: 9
$75.00 - $130.00
Celestron Omni XLT-120 (283 x 120mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Refractor, Optical Diameter: 120 mm, Finderscope type: Optical, Focal Length: 1000 mm, Max Useful Magnification: ... ...
Celestron Omni XLT-120 (283 x 120mm) Telescope Compare Prices
Stores Selling: 4
$499.00 - $599.00
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: 12
$90.00 - $179.00
Orion Apex™ 9825 (61 x 127mm) Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Catadioptrics, Optical Diameter: 127 mm, Finderscope type: Optical, Focal Length: 1540 mm, Max Useful Magnificati... ...
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Stores Selling: 3
$409.00 - $410.00
Bushnell Voyager 78-9945 Telescope Photo
Optical Design: Refractor, Optical Diameter: 114 mm, Focal Length: 900 mm ...
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Stores Selling: 4
$153.00 - $183.00




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