The Zhumell Z130 is the largest and most capable of the three Zhumell tabletop Dobsonians, which places it in a bit of an awkward position both mechanically and price-wise. It features a 130mm parabolic primary mirror, a high-end feature not usually found in telescopes of this size. The parabolic mirror removes visual defects like spherical…
The Zhumell Z114 has great build quality and optics. It is extremely portable. It is recommended for beginners who are just starting out and intermediate astronomers who would like a telescope to scan the sky for just a few minutes. The great thing about the Zhumell Z114 is the low price. For just 150$, you…
The Zhumell Z100 Portable Reflector Telescope features a 100mm parabolic primary mirror, a high-end feature that’s very uncommon in telescopes of this size. The parabolic mirror removes visual defects like spherical aberration, providing noticeably sharper views. The primary mirror and all other optical surfaces are coated with Zhumell’s high-reflectivity coatings. You can count on more…
The Zhumell Z12 Dobsonian telescope features a massive 12” parabolic primary mirror that captures a substantial amount of light and produces crisp, bright images free of visual defects like spherical aberration. You will also get two fully multi-coated eyepieces: a 2” 30mm eyepiece for wide field views and a 1.25” 9mm eyepiece for higher magnification. …
The Zhumell Z10 Dobsonian telescope features a 10” parabolic primary mirror that captures a substantial amount of light and produces crisp, bright images free of visual defects like spherical aberration. You’ll also get two fully multi-coated eyepieces: a 2” 30mm eyepiece for wide field views and a 1.25” 9mm eyepiece for higher magnification. With the…
The Zhumell Z8 Dobsonian telescope features an 8” parabolic primary mirror that captures a substantial amount of light and produces crisp, bright images free of visual defects like spherical aberration. You’ll also get two fully multi-coated eyepieces: a 2” 30mm eyepiece for wide field views and a 1.25” 9mm eyepiece for higher magnification. With the…
The Zhumell 76mm AZ Reflector is one of the most affordable reflectors on the market. It comes in well under a hundred dollars, but the quality is up there with other higher-end telescopes. This is not a terrible drug store quality telescope, this is a scope built by people who know how to make some…
The largest member of its family, the Zhumell Portable 70mm AZ Refractor is the ideal grab-and-go telescope for taking with you everywhere you go, especially for camping vacations, treks, and backyard gatherings. Its small body easily fits within the provided nylon duffle bag, and you can be prepared to observe in just a few seconds….
The smallest in its family, the Zhumell Portable 50mm AZ Refractor is the ideal grab-and-go telescope for taking with you everywhere you go, especially for camping vacations, treks, and backyard gatherings. Its small body easily fits within the provided nylon duffle bag, and you can be prepared to observe in just a few seconds. You…
Zhumell’s 60mm Refractor Telescope can gather enough light to see Jupiter, Saturn, the Orion Nebula, lunar craters, and more. Additionally, you’ll always be prepared to observe passing comets and other astronomical occurrences like the “Blood Moon” with the Zhumell 60mm AZ Refractor Telescope. It is always easy to get started with the Zhumell 60mm AZ….
GSkyer 80mm AZ Refractor is an entry-level scope with an 80 mm short focal length. Lightweight and compact size have made it a grab n go telescope. As a beginner scope, it will give fair views at this price range though with some flaws. For better views, you may need to add some accessories too….
Orion Skyscanner 100mm Telescope is a ‘grab n go’ telescope of small size and lightweight. It offers high-quality Newtonian reflector optics. Skyscanner 100mm is the best telescope at this low price range. This is designed especially for beginners. But experienced sky gazers also can buy it for an amazing experience at cheaper rates. Advantages and…
Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ is a beginner’s telescope. It offers an amazing experience to novice astronomers with high-quality optics. The fast and easy setup system provides no hassle to the users. Fully coated optics makes the image sharp and have high contrast. Advantages and Disadvantages of Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Advantages Disadvantages Technical Specifications of Celestron AstroMaster…
SkyWatcher FlexTube 200P is a great telescope for both beginners and experienced astronomers. It offers maximum aperture at this price range with a sturdy user-friendly mount. The collapsible tube is a great upgrade as it makes this heavy scope amazingly portable. Its high-quality optics make the observers joyful. Advantages and Disadvantages of SkyWatcher FlexTube 200P…
Apertura DT6 Dobsonian telescope is a great beginner 6’’ telescope at an affordable price. This Newtonian reflector provides high contrast sharp images to create awesome night sky memories in the mind of amateur astronomers. This is the smallest Dobsonian scope in the market with high-quality optics and construction. Advantages and Disadvantages of Apertura DT6 Dobsonian …
Celestron Omni XLT 150 EQ Telescope offers a Newtonian reflector with a rigid German equatorial mount. A large aperture, fast focal ratio, and broader views allow serious astronomers to observe the details of the Moon and planets of our solar system and deep sky objects. The sturdy focuser accepts larger eyepieces allowing a range of…
SkyWatcher StarTravel 102 AZ3 Telescope is a pretty good scope for experienced sky gazers. It is not preferable for children or beginners as it includes a lot of controls. Without prior knowledge, it may seem hard for novice users. The small size & light weight has made it an easy ‘grab & go’ scope. Full…
Explore Scientific 10″ Truss Tube Dobsonian is well-known for its high quality and relatively low cost among amateur astronomers. The unique truss design makes the scope lightweight and portable. It is able to collect 1500 times more light than the bare eyes. The entire design ensures minimal weight with maximum rigidness. High altitude bearings and…
Celestron SkyProdigy 6 Telescope is a perfect scope for a beginner as it takes unbelievably less time to set up (only 3 minutes), and gives more time for observation. It makes the first experience of a beginner hassle-free and allows observing myriads of sky objects with just a smooth hand controller. The combo of Schmidt-Cassegrain…
SkyWatcher FlexTube 250P (10″ Collapsible) Telescope is a reflector Dobsonian scope. It offers a 10’’ large aperture with 1200 mm focal length, patented Tenson Control Handle, and portability at a modest price. The flexible features have made it a reliable and great grab-and-go telescope for beginners. Advantages and Disadvantages of SkyWatcher FlexTube 250P (10″ Collapsible)…
Celestron Advanced VX 700 Telescope is designed exclusively for ‘experienced astronomers’ or sky gazers as it provides high-contrast planetary views. It offers a complete package of Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube, robust advanced VX equatorial mount, and a sturdy steel tripod. Advanced mechanisms and software provide stunning high-quality views and images. Advantages and Disadvantages of Celestron VX…
Celestron 7×50 Cometron Binocular is a brilliant addition to the binocular series for beginner skygazers. This lightweight and durable optical instrument comes with high-quality optics at an affordable price. You can scan the sky with these binoculars to see a particular constellation or cluster. Also can be used in bird watching, wildlife observation and marine…
The Celestron 80LCM (Lightweight Computerized Mount) is the cheapest scope among the GoTo mount series of this brand. Quality optics, portability, advanced software, and automatic features have made this scope attractive to beginner skygazers. Advantages and Disadvantages of Celestron 80LCM Advantages Disadvantages Celestron 80LCM Technical Specifications Accessories for Celestron 80LCM What can you see with…
Fig 1: Celestron Travelscope 70 (Ref: Amazon) Celestron Travelscope 70 is another cheaper scope from Celestron brand though most of the users do not want to name this nothing more than a toy. Though it is sold as a terrestrial scope and for astronomical observation also, it does not do well in any of the…
Orion StarBlast II 4.5 equatorial is one of the cheapest and most available telescopes worldwide. Besides, it is a great beginner telescope at an affordable price. It is user friendly and of great quality which makes the user a hobbyist astronomer and makes cravings for more. The StarBlast line is the largest part of Orion…
Fig 1: Orion Astroview 6 Equatorial Reflector Telescope Among the 16 beginner telescopes reviewed, Orion Astroview 6 Equatorial Reflector Telescope was named one of the “Jack of All Trades” telescopes and was voted as the best telescope of the year, especially for the amateurs. This telescope is the only reflector within this price range which…
Fig 1: Celestron Omni XLT 102mm Refractor (Ref: Amazon) If you are a passionate star gazer you need a telescope that satisfies your mind. As a beginner you can start with some other cheaper 4-6 inch beginner telescope. But they will not be able to cheer you up with the views of the deep night…