Top rated Telescopes
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1. Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ
Telescope Explorer with 114mm Newton reflector. Including Smartphone mount für the target determination. Supplied with 2 Kellner eyepieces 25mm and 10mm 1.25" and a 2x Barlow lens. Attach your Smartphone to the telescope and start the StarSense Explorer App. Aim the telescope at the stars. The Smartphone camera will take a wide angle picture of the sky. The app identifies star patterns in the image and knows exactly where it is pointing. Wählen Select a target and manually move the telescope in the direction of the arrows on the screen.
What our customers think
Pro
- Simple setup. The Starsense app works perfectly.
- Simple structure
- Interchangeable eyepieces
Contra
- Poor instructions
- somewhat wobbly tripod
2. Celestron Inspire 70mm AZ
The Inspire telescopes are suitable for beginners who have somewhat higher demands - and are looking for intelligent detail solutions. The Inspire 70 is the lightest and most transportable telescope in this series. At the same time, it is packed with new ideas. The telescopes have fully coated glass lenses, a specially developed azimuthal mount with a unique, asymmetrical design, a robust steel tripod with integrated, retractable accessory shelf, an integrated, universal smartphone adapter for photography, a built-in Led torch, a large illuminated dot finder and an eyepiece focuser with micrometer to make it easier for you to find the focus point again, and deliver an upright image. The Inspire is easy to set up, even easier than other models in its class: simply unfold the tripod legs, tighten the accessory tray locking screw and place the telescope on the mount using the dovetail quick release. Just remove the protective caps and insert the eyepiece - and you are ready to observe. A smartphone holder is built into the dust cover. Simply attach your smartphone to the lid so that the camera looks through the hole and secure it with two elastic straps. On the inside of the lid is an adapter with two clamping screws to attach the lid to the eyepiece. Et voila. You can now easily take photographs through your telescope. The mount also houses a red Led torch. Switch it on and the accessory tray will be illuminated soft-red without disturbing your dark adaptation. The torch can also be easily removed so you have the light where you need it.
What our customers think
Pro
- Easy to transport
- Stable tripod
- Simple structure
Contra
- The tripod broke during the first use
- Must be set up
- Fine adjustment very coarse
3. Celestron Travel Scope 50
The Travel Scope 50 is a refractor telescope that is perfect for observing the earth and sky while travelling. With the Travel Scope you can observe the planets, the moon, star clusters and brighter deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy at night. The upright image diagonal makes the optical tube ideal for use as a spotting scope during the day. Setting up the telescope is child's play and you will be able to start observing in no time at all. Even the first time, you can assemble the telescope and its accessories in just a few minutes. The adjustable tripod legs allow you to customise the height of the telescope or place it on a raised surface such as a picnic table. The entire telescope kit weighs just 2.2 pounds - perfect for impromptu observing sessions or transporting wherever life's adventures take you. Navigate the sky with the alt-az control of the pan handle and clutch for smooth and precise alignment. Move the clutch up/down, left/right to track your object in the eyepiece. The Travel Scope 50 comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 8mm), 45° upright image diagonal, 3x Barlow lens, 2x20 finder scope and a travel backpack. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications to view the desired object. The upright image diagonal allows viewing from right to top, ideal for terrestrial objects, but can also be used for celestial objects. The 2x20 finder scope helps you to quickly centre an object in your eyepiece to facilitate observation. Attach the 3x Barlow lens to your eyepieces to magnify your view. The 3x Barlow lens provides 60x and 135x magnification for your telescope. Travelling backpack - Your telescope comes with a special backpack in which you can conveniently store your optical tube, tripod, eyepieces and accessories. The telescope backpack makes travelling with your telescope a breeze; all components fit comfortably in the backpack.
4. Celestron StarSense Explorer
Unleash the power of your smartphone for a guided tour of the night sky - no telescope experience required.The patented and award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyse the star configuration above your head and calculate the position of the telescope in real time. A 130 mm parabolic primary mirror helps you make the most of StarSense technology. Locate faint deep-sky objects in seconds and observe them with more detail than ever before.A sturdy Dobsonian-style table base that lets you easily follow the arrows on the screen to the desired target. When the target turns green, it's ready to be observed through the telescope's eyepiece.
5. Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130
It couldn't be easier - Celestron has revolutionised sky observation. With the Celestron StarSense Explorer telescope and the great app, you no longer need any prior knowledge of stargazing, alignment or the Earth's rotation. Just set up the telescope, mount the phone, launch the app, select the target and observe. Telescope Explorer with 130mm Newtonian reflector. Supplied with 2 Kellner eyepieces 25mm (26x) and 10mm (65x). The use of these telescopes and the app is very user-friendly. First, the app is installed on the smartphone. Then the smartphone is inserted into the special holder on the telescope during observation. The smartphone's camera scans the starry sky and indicates the direction in real time with arrows in which the telescope should be tilted. Once the position is reached, the crosshairs light up green and the desired target; moon, stars or constellations can be observed in the eyepiece.
Note: The 307x magnification is the maximum usable magnification and can only be achieved with appropriate accessories for the respective model (not included).
What our customers think
Pro
- Great app with star map
- Multilingual instructions and simple assembly
- Some accessories
Contra
- A little too much plastic
- laborious alignment
- Complicated assembly
6. Dörr Rainforest spotting scope
Dörr Spotting Scope Danubia Rainforest 20-60x80
Spotting scope with 20 to 60 times magnification
Zoom eyepiece with 20 to 60 times magnification
80 mm objective diameter
Multi-layer coating
Waterproof and shock-resistant housing with rubber armor
1/4-inch tripod thread
The Rainforest 20-60x80A from Dörr is a shockproof and waterproof spotting scope with an 80 mm objective diameter. With high magnification factors ranging from 20 to 60, you will discover details that are usually hidden from view. Observe wildlife, birds, and insects undisturbed and from a safe distance. It is also suitable for sports shooters for target monitoring. A standard 1/4-inch thread is available for mounting on a tripod.
Included in delivery:
- Spotting scope
- Case
- Objective
- Optical zoom 60×
Additional information:
Color: Black
Durability: Shockproof: No
Waterproof: No.
7. Dörr Spotting scope Rainforest ED, 20-60 x 80A
A spotting scope of superlatives. Outstanding optical properties thanks to lenses made of high-refractive ED glass. The Rainforest Zoom Spotting Scope ED 20-60 x 80 A transforms observation into a special experience. With high magnification factors, you will discover details that usually remain hidden. Observe wild animals, birds, and insects undisturbed and from a safe distance. It is also suitable for sports shooters for target checking. Zoom eyepiece with magnifications of 20 - 60x. Objective diameter of 80 mm. Multi-layer coating (multicoating). Waterproof. Shock-resistant housing with rubber armor. 1/4" tripod connection thread. Viewing angle: 45°. Weight approximately 2050 g. Length: 490 mm.
8. Celestron Evolution 6 SCT WiFi
Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with built-in WiFi. No more need for a hand control box - simply align the telescope to the most beautiful celestial objects with a click on your smartphone or tablet. Connect your mobile device to the wireless network of your NexStar Evolution telescope and explore the universe with the free Celestron SkyPortal app for iOS and Android. This planetarium program shows you the current view of the sky or a list of observation targets for your location. The user-friendly SkyAlign feature is integrated into the Celestron app, allowing you to set up the telescope in just a few minutes and align it with three reference stars. The durable LiFePO4 battery easily lasts through a night of observation. Wirelessly control your telescope with your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet via the free Celestron SkyPortal app. Computer-controlled GoTo mount with high-performance brass worm gears for improved tracking accuracy and reduced backlash. Rechargeable lithium iron phosphate battery with enough power for up to 10 hours of observation. Enhanced design features include manual clutches, integrated carrying handles, two accessory trays, and a USB port for charging smartphones or tablets.
9. Celestron Ultima 100
The top model of the Ultima series with a 100 mm aperture collects twice as much light as the 80 mm scope and is particularly suitable for observations at dusk. Weighing 2 kg and measuring 48 cm in length, it is portable and can be used on a good tripod. A sighting scope makes it easier to locate observation targets, and with the zoom eyepiece, you can smoothly switch between 20x magnification (1.8° field of view) and 66x magnification (1° field of view) in seconds. With a close focus of 10.1 m, you can also observe relatively near objects, such as birds in your garden, while distant targets are not a problem either.
10. Celestron NexStar 6 SE SCT
It is the ideal compromise between portability. With this aperture, for example, globular clusters are already partially resolved, and under dark skies, galaxies and nebulae are clearly visible. Near urban areas, nebula filters such as the Baader Planetarium UHC-S or the OIII help to reduce city light pollution. The telescope features the standard 1.25" connection commonly used in astronomy, allowing for the use of all standard 1.25" eyepieces (fitting size: 31.7 mm). It is particularly convenient with the Baader Planetarium Q-Turret eyepiece revolver, which covers all sensible magnifications and allows for quick changes between different magnifications. The tube has the standard SC thread of large Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, enabling the attachment of a wide range of accessories. Through the optional Baader Planetarium 2"-SC Clicklock, 2" accessories can also be directly connected, allowing for the use of long focal length eyepieces with a larger field of view.
What our customers think
Pro
- Good imaging performance
- Quickly ready for use
- Very good quality
Contra
- There is only one eyepiece included, which is not of particularly high quality
- No batteries included in the scope of delivery
- Software for Windows only
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