A comprehensive round-up of the best telescopes under $500 this holiday season, with top names from reputable retailers.
on this refractor telescope, which has a decent 80mm aperture. It’s another model that’s best suited to looking at planets and moons. This telescope comes with two eyepieces and a 3x Barlow lens to triple the power of each eyepiece. It’s relatively easy to set up and fairly portable too, making it a good option for camping trips. This telescope is in stock and on sale, just at a higher price than both the asking price and the markdown price above.
We make sure either our expert staff or knowledgeable freelance contributors are the ones to test out each model as they have a deep understanding of their fields. This means that each review we post is based on hands-on experience rather than reading other reviews and assuming it's quality. Each telescope and is judged based on its price point, class and destined use. For example, comparing a 10-inch Dobsonian to a 2.
We also look to see how easy telescopes are to use and set up, to see if computerized mounts are reliable and quiet and what accessories you get with your purchase too. Eyepieces and tripods can really add to your stargazing experience, but only if they're of decent quality at least and we can also make suggestions if additional kit would give you the best stargazing experience possible.
With complete editorial independence, Space.com are here to ensure you get the best buying advice on telescopes, whether you should purchase an instrument or not, making our buying guides and reviews reliable and transparent.
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