Telescopes (244)

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Product	Design	Aperture mm	Focal length mm	f/	Mount	Pointing	Weight kg	Use	Best for	USD	Status
Altair Astro Starwave Ascent 102ED F7 A 102 mm f/7 ED doublet refractor with 714 mm focal length and a geared focuser from UK brand Altair Astro, a versatile scope for visual observing and imaging.	refractor	102	714	7	none	none	4	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	850	current
Apertura AD8 An 8-inch f/5.9 solid-tube Dobsonian on a rocker-box base, widely recommended as a first telescope for the Moon, planets and brighter deep-sky objects.	dobsonian	203	1200	5.9	dobsonian	manual	23.7	visual	deepsky, planets	700	current
Apertura AD10 A 10-inch f/4.9 solid-tube Dobsonian for visual observing, with more light grasp than an 8-inch and the same simple rocker-box design.	dobsonian	254	1250	4.9	dobsonian	manual	30.5	visual	deepsky, planets	950	current
Apertura AD12 A 12-inch f/5 solid-tube Dobsonian for serious visual deep-sky work; large and heavy, but it splits into a tube and a rocker base.	dobsonian	305	1520	5	dobsonian	manual	39.1	visual	deepsky, planets	1300	current
Apertura CarbonStar 150 A 150 mm f/4 carbon-fibre Newtonian astrograph with a 600 mm focal length, built for wide-field deep-sky imaging and used with a coma corrector (sold separately).	newtonian	150	600	4	none	none	4.7	imaging	deepsky, widefield	950	current
Apertura CarbonStar 200 A 200 mm f/4 carbon-fibre Newtonian astrograph with an 800 mm focal length, aimed at deep-sky imaging on mid-size equatorial mounts.	newtonian	200	800	4	none	none	7.2	imaging	deepsky	1250	current
Askar 71F A 71 mm f/6.9 flat-field refractor with 490 mm focal length that needs no separate flattener, popular as an entry-level imaging tube.	refractor	71	490	6.9	none	none	3	imaging	widefield, deepsky	630	current
Askar 103APO A 103 mm f/6.8 air-spaced triplet refractor with 700 mm focal length for general-purpose visual observing and astrophotography.	refractor	103	700	6.8	none	none	5.5	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	1200	current
Askar 107PHQ A 107 mm f/7 quadruplet flat-field astrograph with 749 mm focal length for deep-sky imaging with large sensors.	refractor	107	749	7	none	none	6.9	imaging	deepsky	2300	current
Askar 120APO A 120 mm f/7 air-spaced triplet refractor with 840 mm focal length for visual and imaging use from a permanent or robust portable mount.	refractor	120	840	7	none	none	6.5	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	1700	current
Askar 130PHQ A 130 mm f/7.7 quadruplet flat-field astrograph with 1000 mm focal length, built for imaging galaxies and small nebulae on large mounts.	refractor	130	1000	7.7	none	none	13	imaging	deepsky	3500	current
Askar 151PHQ A 151 mm f/7 quadruplet flat-field astrograph with 1057 mm focal length and a built-in flattener, aimed at deep-sky imaging on heavy-duty mounts.	refractor	151	1057	7	none	none	13.7	imaging	deepsky	4500	current
Askar FMA180 Pro A very compact 40 mm f/4.5 Petzval astrograph with 180 mm focal length for ultra-wide deep-sky fields on star trackers and light mounts.	refractor	40	180	4.5	none	none	0.8	imaging	widefield	440	current
Askar FMA230 A 50 mm f/5.5 triplet apochromat with 275 mm native focal length and a supplied reducer giving 230 mm at f/4.6, for wide-field imaging on light mounts and star trackers.	refractor	50	275	5.5	none	none	1.2	imaging	widefield, deepsky	700	discontinued
Askar FRA300 Pro A 60 mm f/5 flat-field astrograph with 300 mm focal length, a popular wide-field imaging refractor for small and mid-size mounts.	refractor	60	300	5	none	none	3.1	imaging	widefield, deepsky	950	current
Askar FRA400 A 72 mm f/5.6 quintuplet Petzval astrograph with 400 mm focal length, widely used for wide-field and full-frame deep-sky imaging.	refractor	72	400	5.6	none	none	2.88	imaging	widefield, deepsky	1200	current
Askar FRA500 A 90 mm f/5.6 quintuplet flat-field astrograph with 500 mm focal length for galaxies and larger nebulae with full-frame cameras.	refractor	90	500	5.6	none	none	5.2	imaging	deepsky, widefield	1900	current
Askar SQA55 A 55 mm f/4.8 quintuplet flat-field astrograph with 264 mm focal length for wide-field deep-sky imaging on light mounts.	refractor	55	264	4.8	none	none	2	imaging	widefield, deepsky	800	current
Askar SQA85 An 85 mm f/4.8 quintuplet flat-field astrograph with 408 mm focal length, designed for large-format cameras and wide deep-sky fields.	refractor	85	408	4.8	none	none	4.5	imaging	deepsky, widefield	2400	current
Astro-Tech AT8RC An 8-inch f/8 Ritchey-Chrétien astrograph with a carbon-fibre tube and dual-speed Crayford focuser, giving 1624 mm of coma-free focal length for deep-sky imaging.	rc	203	1624	8	none	none	7.45	imaging	deepsky	1400	current
Bresser Messier 8" Dobsonian A 203 mm f/6 solid-tube Dobsonian from Bresser's Messier range with a Hexafoc 2-inch focuser, for visual observing of the Moon, planets and deep-sky objects.	dobsonian	203	1218	6	dobsonian	manual	21	visual	deepsky, planets	650	current
Bresser Messier 10" Dobsonian A 254 mm f/5 solid-tube Dobsonian from Bresser's Messier range, gathering about 56% more light than an 8-inch for fainter galaxies and nebulae.	dobsonian	254	1270	5	dobsonian	manual	27.6	visual	deepsky, planets	940	current
Bresser Messier 12" Dobsonian A 305 mm f/5 solid-tube Dobsonian from Bresser's Messier range with a 1525 mm focal length, a large visual scope for faint deep-sky detail.	dobsonian	305	1525	5	dobsonian	manual	33.7	visual	deepsky, planets	1420	current
Bresser Messier MC-127/1900 OTA A 127 mm f/15 Maksutov-Cassegrain tube with a 1900 mm focal length from Bresser's Messier range, a sealed scope for Moon, planet and double-star viewing at high power.	maksutov	127	1900	15	none	none	3.4	visual, imaging	planets	500	current
Bresser Messier MC-152/2250 Hexafoc EXOS-2 A 152 mm f/14.8 Maksutov-Cassegrain with 2250 mm focal length on the EXOS-2 equatorial mount, a long-focus kit for planets, double stars and compact deep-sky targets.	maksutov	152	2250	14.8	eq	manual	21.3	visual	planets	1620	current
Bresser Messier NT-130/1000 EXOS-2 GoTo A 130 mm f/7.7 Newtonian reflector with 1000 mm focal length on the EXOS-2 GoTo equatorial mount, for visual observing of the Moon, planets and brighter deep-sky objects.	newtonian	130	1000	7.7	eq	goto	21.1	visual	planets, deepsky	1260	current
Bresser Messier NT-150L/1200 Hexafoc EXOS-2 A 150 mm f/8 Newtonian with a 1200 mm focal length on the EXOS-2 equatorial mount, a long-focus reflector for planets, double stars and brighter deep-sky objects.	newtonian	150	1200	8	eq	manual	21.3	visual	planets, deepsky	920	current
Celestron Advanced VX 6 SCT A 150 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain on the Advanced VX computerized equatorial mount, a GoTo set-up that follows the sky without field rotation and accepts an autoguider.	sct	150	1500	10	eq	goto	25.85	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	1700	current
Celestron Advanced VX 8 EdgeHD A 203 mm f/10 EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain on the Advanced VX computerized equatorial mount, giving flat fields for imaging and visual use on a mid-weight mount.	sct	203.2	2032	10	eq	goto	27.67	imaging, visual	planets, deepsky	2600	current
Celestron Advanced VX 8 SCT A 203 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain on the Advanced VX computerized equatorial mount, a common entry point for GoTo visual observing and planetary or short-exposure imaging.	sct	203.2	2032	10	eq	goto	27	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	2200	current
Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ A 70 mm f/13 achromat refractor on a manual alt-azimuth mount, suited to casual Moon, planet and terrestrial viewing at modest magnifications.	refractor	70	900	12.9	altaz	manual	4.9	visual	planets	200	current
Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ A 102 mm f/6.5 achromat refractor on a manual alt-azimuth mount that gives bright wide-field views, with some color fringing on the Moon and bright planets.	refractor	102	660	6.5	altaz	manual	5.85	visual	planets, widefield	360	current
Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ A 130 mm f/5 spherical-mirror Newtonian on a manual CG-3 equatorial mount, a common first telescope for deep-sky objects and wide star fields.	newtonian	130	650	5	eq	manual	7.71	visual	deepsky, widefield	360	current
Celestron C6 OTA A 150 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube weighing 4.5 kg, for owners of an existing mount who want a compact long-focal-length scope.	sct	150	1500	10	none	none	4.54	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	880	current
Celestron C8 OTA A 203 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT coatings, a classic long-focal-length scope for planets, the Moon and visual deep-sky work on an existing mount.	sct	203.2	2032	10	none	none	5.67	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	1400	current
Celestron C9.25 OTA A 235 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube for owners of a mid-size equatorial or fork mount who want more aperture and resolution than an 8-inch scope.	sct	235	2350	10	none	none	9.07	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	2000	current
Celestron C11 OTA A 279 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube weighing 12.4 kg, for observers with a sturdy equatorial or fork mount who want high resolution and light grasp.	sct	279.4	2800	10	none	none	12.4	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	3300	current
Celestron CGX Equatorial 800 HD A 203 mm f/10 EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain on the CGX computerized equatorial mount, rated for a 25 kg instrument load and aimed at serious visual and imaging use.	sct	203.2	2032	10	eq	goto	45	imaging, visual	planets, deepsky	3900	current
Celestron CPC Deluxe 800 HD A 203 mm f/10 EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain on a computerized dual-fork alt-azimuth mount with internal GPS, suited to visual planetary and deep-sky observing.	sct	203.2	2032	10	altaz	goto	27.6	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	3400	current
Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100 HD A 279 mm f/10 EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain on a computerized dual-fork alt-azimuth mount with internal GPS, giving large-aperture planetary and deep-sky views in a 38 kg kit.	sct	279.4	2800	10	altaz	goto	38.1	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	5500	current
Celestron EdgeHD 8 OTA A 203 mm f/10 aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain tube with a flat, coma-free field, intended for imaging and visual use on an existing mount.	sct	203.2	2032	10	none	none	6.35	imaging, visual	planets, deepsky	1700	current
Celestron EdgeHD 9.25 OTA A 235 mm f/10 aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain tube with a flat, coma-free field, for imaging and visual use on a mid-size equatorial or fork mount.	sct	235	2350	10	none	none	9.53	imaging, visual	planets, deepsky	3100	current
Celestron EdgeHD 11 OTA A 279 mm f/10 aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain tube with a flat, coma-free field, for high-resolution planetary and deep-sky imaging and visual work on a sturdy mount.	sct	279.4	2800	10	none	none	12.7	imaging, visual	planets, deepsky	4500	current
Celestron EdgeHD 14 OTA A 356 mm f/11 aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain tube with a 3,910 mm focal length, for observatory or heavy-mount users after maximum aperture and resolution.	sct	356	3910	11	none	none	21	imaging, visual	planets, deepsky	7700	current
Celestron FirstScope A 76 mm f/4 tabletop Dobsonian reflector weighing under 2 kg, aimed at children and first-time observers who want to see the Moon and bright star fields.	dobsonian	76	300	3.9	dobsonian	manual	1.95	visual	planets, widefield	75	current
Celestron Inspire 100AZ A 100 mm f/6.5 achromat refractor on a manual alt-azimuth mount with a built-in smartphone adapter and red LED mount light, aimed at beginners.	refractor	100	660	6.6	altaz	manual	5.62	visual	planets, widefield	380	current
Celestron Lumina 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian A 130 mm f/5 Newtonian on a tabletop Dobsonian base weighing about 6 kg, giving a wide field and useful light grasp for the Moon and brighter deep-sky objects.	dobsonian	130	650	5	dobsonian	manual	6.26	visual	deepsky, widefield	300	current
Celestron NexStar 4SE A 102 mm f/13 Maksutov-Cassegrain on a computerized single-fork alt-azimuth mount, a compact GoTo scope mainly suited to the Moon, planets and double stars.	maksutov	102	1325	13	altaz	goto	10.4	visual	planets	750	current
Celestron NexStar 5SE A 125 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain on a computerized single-fork alt-azimuth mount, a compact grab-and-go GoTo scope for planets and brighter deep-sky objects.	sct	125	1250	10	altaz	goto	10.4	visual	planets, deepsky	1030	current
Celestron NexStar 6SE A 150 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain on a computerized single-fork alt-azimuth mount, a step up in light grasp from the 5SE while staying portable at under 13 kg.	sct	150	1500	10	altaz	goto	12.7	visual	planets, deepsky	1200	current
Celestron NexStar 8SE A 203 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain on a computerized single-fork alt-azimuth mount, a widely used GoTo scope for visual planetary and deep-sky observing.	sct	203.2	2032	10	altaz	goto	14.51	visual	planets, deepsky	1700	current
Celestron NexStar 102SLT A 102 mm f/6.5 achromat refractor on a computerized single-fork alt-azimuth mount, giving a light GoTo set-up for the Moon, planets and bright clusters.	refractor	102	660	6.5	altaz	goto	7.03	visual	planets, widefield	640	discontinued
Celestron NexStar 130SLT A 130 mm f/5 parabolic Newtonian on a computerized single-fork alt-azimuth mount with SkyAlign, a compact GoTo scope for deep-sky and wide-field viewing.	newtonian	130	650	5	altaz	goto	8.5	visual	deepsky, widefield	700	current
Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 A 150 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain on a computerized single-fork mount with built-in WiFi and an internal rechargeable battery, run from the hand control or the SkyPortal app.	sct	150	1500	10	altaz	goto	17.23	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	1800	current
Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 A 203 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain on a computerized single-fork mount with brass worm gears, built-in WiFi and a rechargeable battery, run from the hand control or an app.	sct	203.2	2032	10	altaz	goto	18.37	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	2400	current
Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 HD with StarSense A 203 mm f/10 EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain on the Evolution single-fork mount with built-in WiFi, a lithium battery and StarSense AutoAlign for automatic star alignment.	sct	203.2	2032	10	altaz	goto	19.05	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	3200	current
Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25 A 235 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain on a computerized single-fork mount with built-in WiFi and battery, offering more aperture for planets and deep-sky objects at about 28 kg.	sct	235	2350	10	altaz	goto	28.4	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	3000	current
Celestron Omni XLT 150 A 150 mm f/5 parabolic Newtonian on a sturdy manual CG-4 equatorial mount, well suited to visual deep-sky observing; a motor drive is sold separately.	newtonian	150	750	5	eq	manual	24.5	visual	deepsky, widefield	740	current
Celestron Origin Mark II A smart telescope with a 152 mm f/2.2 RASA tube, Sony IMX678 color camera and computerized alt-azimuth mount, controlled from a phone app for live-stacked deep-sky images.	smart	152	335	2.2	integrated	goto	18.87	imaging	deepsky, widefield	4300	current
Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ A 127 mm f/7.9 Newtonian on a lightweight manual equatorial mount; the spherical mirror and a mount that shakes easily limit its real-world performance.	newtonian	127	1000	7.9	eq	manual	5.9	visual	planets, deepsky	230	current
Celestron RASA 6 OTA A 152 mm f/2.2 Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt astrograph for cameras with sensors up to 22 mm diagonal, giving fast wide-field imaging from a light 3.8 kg tube.	rasa	152	335	2.2	none	none	3.8	imaging	deepsky, widefield	1700	current
Celestron RASA 8 OTA A 203 mm f/2.0 Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt astrograph for CMOS or CCD cameras, with a 400 mm focal length for very short exposures on nebulae and galaxies.	rasa	203	400	2	none	none	7.7	imaging	deepsky, widefield	2200	current
Celestron RASA 11 V2 OTA A 279 mm f/2.2 Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt astrograph with a 43 mm image circle for large-sensor cameras, built for fast deep-sky imaging on a sturdy mount.	rasa	279	620	2.2	none	none	19.5	imaging	deepsky, widefield	4500	current
Celestron StarSense Explorer 8 Dobsonian A 203 mm f/5.9 solid-tube Dobsonian with StarSense phone guidance, giving beginners the light grasp of an 8-inch mirror with simple push-to pointing.	dobsonian	203	1200	5.9	dobsonian	pushto	19.68	visual	deepsky, planets	880	current
Celestron StarSense Explorer 10 Dobsonian A 254 mm f/4.7 solid-tube Dobsonian with StarSense phone guidance, offering strong deep-sky performance in a kit of about 25 kg.	dobsonian	254	1200	4.7	dobsonian	pushto	24.86	visual	deepsky, planets	1200	current
Celestron StarSense Explorer 12 Dobsonian A 305 mm f/4.9 solid-tube Dobsonian with StarSense phone guidance for faint galaxies and nebulae; the tube alone weighs about 23 kg, so it needs space and some lifting.	dobsonian	305	1500	4.9	dobsonian	pushto	37.92	visual	deepsky, planets	1600	current
Celestron StarSense Explorer 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian A 130 mm f/5 Newtonian on a tabletop Dobsonian base with StarSense phone guidance, combining simple pointing with a wide field for bright deep-sky objects.	dobsonian	130	650	5	dobsonian	pushto	8.71	visual	deepsky, widefield	480	current
Celestron StarSense Explorer 150mm Tabletop Dobsonian A 150 mm f/5 Newtonian on a tabletop Dobsonian base with StarSense phone guidance; the extra aperture suits brighter galaxies and nebulae, but the kit weighs 11 kg.	dobsonian	150	750	5	dobsonian	pushto	11.33	visual	deepsky, widefield	600	current
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 5 Schmidt-Cassegrain A 125 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain on a manual alt-azimuth tripod with StarSense phone guidance, a compact scope for the Moon, planets and brighter deep-sky objects.	sct	125	1250	10	altaz	pushto	6.62	visual	planets, deepsky	650	current
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ A 102 mm f/6.5 achromat refractor on a manual alt-azimuth mount with StarSense phone guidance, giving bright wide-field views of the Moon, clusters and brighter planets.	refractor	102	660	6.5	altaz	pushto	6.44	visual	planets, widefield	490	current
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ A 130 mm f/5 parabolic Newtonian on a manual alt-azimuth mount with StarSense phone guidance, widely recommended as a first telescope for deep-sky and wide-field viewing.	newtonian	130	650	5	altaz	pushto	8.16	visual	deepsky, widefield	500	current
Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ An 80 mm f/11 achromat refractor on a manual alt-azimuth mount that uses a docked smartphone and the StarSense app to show arrows to targets.	refractor	80	900	11.3	altaz	pushto	4.17	visual	planets	250	current
Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ A 114 mm f/9 spherical-mirror Newtonian on a manual alt-azimuth mount with StarSense phone guidance, a simple way to learn to find planets and bright deep-sky objects.	newtonian	114	1000	8.8	altaz	pushto	4.71	visual	planets, deepsky	260	current
Celestron Travel Scope 70 DX A 70 mm f/5.7 achromat refractor on a lightweight tripod, supplied with a backpack and smartphone adapter for casual Moon and wide-field viewing on trips.	refractor	70	400	5.7	altaz	manual	1.5	visual	widefield, planets	130	current
Dwarflab DRACO A 90 mm f/3.8 smart telescope with a cooled 50 MP sensor, field derotation, autofocus and a guide camera on an alt-az mount; an SHO edition adds an S II and O III filter.	smart	90	340	3.8	integrated	goto	6	imaging	deepsky	1400	current
Dwarflab DWARF 3 A compact dual-camera smart telescope with a 35 mm f/4.3 telephoto lens, a Sony IMX678 sensor, a 3 degree field and a magnetic solar filter, controlled from a phone app.	smart	35	150	4.3	integrated	goto	1.3	imaging	deepsky, widefield	550	current
Dwarflab DWARF II A box-shaped smart telescope with a 24 mm f/4.2 telephoto lens and a wide-angle camera that tracks and stacks targets from a phone app; succeeded by the DWARF 3.	smart	24	100	4.2	integrated	goto	1.2	imaging	deepsky, widefield	450	discontinued
Dwarflab DWARF mini A palm-size smart telescope with a 30 mm f/5 telephoto lens, a Sony IMX662 sensor and built-in astro and dual-narrowband filters, weighing 840 g.	smart	30	150	5	integrated	goto	0.84	imaging	deepsky, widefield	420	current
Explore Scientific 8" Dobsonian Reflector An 8-inch f/6 solid-tube Dobsonian from Explore Scientific, aimed at beginners who want a simple visual telescope with generous aperture.	dobsonian	203	1218	6	dobsonian	manual	20.9	visual	deepsky, planets	600	current
Explore Scientific 10" Dobsonian Reflector A 10-inch f/4.7 solid-tube Dobsonian from Explore Scientific for visual observing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters.	dobsonian	254	1200	4.7	dobsonian	manual	20.7	visual	deepsky, planets	900	current
Explore Scientific AR102 A 102 mm f/6.5 achromatic refractor with 660 mm focal length, offering large aperture at a low price, with visible false colour on bright targets.	refractor	102	660	6.5	none	none	5.2	visual	widefield, deepsky	450	current
Explore Scientific AR127 A 127 mm f/6.5 achromatic refractor with 825 mm focal length, offering large aperture at a modest price, with visible false colour on bright targets.	refractor	127	825	6.5	none	none	7.1	visual	widefield, deepsky	750	current
Explore Scientific AR152 A 152 mm f/6.5 air-spaced achromatic refractor with 988 mm focal length, giving a large, bright aperture for visual use, with visible false colour on bright targets.	refractor	152	988	6.5	none	none	10.7	visual	widefield, deepsky	900	current
Explore Scientific ED80 Triplet APO An 80 mm f/6 FCD100 triplet apochromat with 480 mm focal length, a mid-priced all-round refractor for visual observing and astrophotography.	refractor	80	480	6	none	none	3	visual, imaging	widefield, deepsky, planets	1120	current
Explore Scientific ED102 Triplet APO A 102 mm f/7 FCD100 triplet apochromat with 714 mm focal length for planetary, deep-sky and double-star observing and imaging.	refractor	102	714	7	none	none	5.5	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	1700	current
Explore Scientific ED127 Triplet APO A 127 mm f/7.5 FCD100 triplet apochromat with 952 mm focal length, a large-aperture refractor for visual and imaging use on a robust mount.	refractor	127	952	7.5	none	none	8.5	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	2500	current
Gskyer 130EQ A 130 mm f/5 Newtonian reflector on a manual EQ-3 style equatorial mount with a steel tripod, sold as a budget starter kit with three eyepieces and a phone adapter.	newtonian	130	650	5	eq	manual	13.65	visual	deepsky, planets	300	current
Gskyer AZ70400 A 70 mm f/5.7 achromatic refractor on a manual alt-az mount with an aluminium tripod, sold as a low-cost starter kit with a phone adapter and carry bag.	refractor	70	400	5.7	altaz	manual	2.7	visual	planets, widefield	95	current
Gskyer AZ80400 An 80 mm f/5 achromatic refractor on a manual alt-az mount with a steel tripod, sold as a budget starter kit with three eyepieces, a Barlow lens and a phone adapter.	refractor	80	400	5	altaz	manual	7	visual	planets, widefield	200	current
Gskyer AZ90600 A 90 mm f/6.7 achromatic refractor on a manual alt-az mount with a steel tripod, sold as a budget starter kit with three eyepieces, a Barlow lens and a phone adapter.	refractor	90	600	6.7	altaz	manual	7.5	visual	planets, deepsky	260	current
GSO 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chrétien OTA An 8-inch f/8 Ritchey-Chrétien astrograph tube with a 1624 mm focal length; coma-free optics, though a field flattener is usually added for large sensors.	rc	203	1624	8	none	none	8	imaging	deepsky	1300	current
GSO 10" f/8 Ritchey-Chrétien OTA A 10-inch f/8 Ritchey-Chrétien astrograph tube with a 2000 mm focal length; coma-free optics, though a field flattener is usually added for large sensors.	rc	254	2000	7.9	none	none	15.5	imaging	deepsky	1850	current
GSO 12" f/8 Ritchey-Chrétien OTA A 12-inch f/8 Ritchey-Chrétien astrograph tube with a 2400 mm focal length; coma-free optics, though a field flattener is usually added for large sensors.	rc	305	2400	7.9	none	none	22	imaging	deepsky	2800	current
Levenhuk Blitz 114 BASE A 114 mm f/7.9 Newtonian reflector on a manual alt-az fork mount with an aluminium tripod, supplied with three eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens.	newtonian	114	900	7.9	altaz	manual	6	visual	planets, deepsky	180	current
Levenhuk Kelvin Bright STM102 A smart telescope on a single-arm alt-az mount with a 102 mm f/12.7 Maksutov for eyepiece viewing and a 50 mm ED guide scope with a Sony camera that auto-stacks images to a phone.	smart	102	1300	12.7	integrated	goto	12.5	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	1400	current
Levenhuk Kelvin Bright STM127 A smart telescope on a single-arm alt-az mount with a 127 mm f/15 Maksutov for eyepiece viewing and a 50 mm ED guide scope with a Sony camera that auto-stacks images to a phone.	smart	127	1900	15	integrated	goto	14	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	1600	current
Levenhuk Kelvin Bright STR90 A smart telescope on a single-arm alt-az mount: a 90 mm f/5.6 achromat for eyepiece viewing plus a 50 mm ED guide scope with a Sony camera that auto-stacks images to a phone.	smart	90	500	5.6	integrated	goto	12.5	visual, imaging	deepsky, widefield	1200	current
Levenhuk Skyline BASE 110S A 114 mm f/7.9 Newtonian reflector on a manual AZ3 alt-az mount with an aluminium tripod, supplied with two eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens.	newtonian	114	900	7.9	altaz	manual	8	visual	planets, deepsky	280	current
Levenhuk Skyline PLUS 70T A 70 mm f/10 achromatic refractor on a manual EQ1 equatorial mount with an aluminium tripod, aimed at Moon, planet and daytime viewing for beginners.	refractor	70	700	10	eq	manual	7.5	visual	planets	200	current
Levenhuk Skyline PLUS 130S A 130 mm f/6.9 Newtonian reflector on a manual EQ2 equatorial mount with an aluminium tripod, supplied with two eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens.	newtonian	130	900	6.9	eq	manual	15	visual	deepsky, planets	430	current
Meade ETX90 Observer A compact 90 mm f/13.8 Maksutov-Cassegrain on a single-fork GoTo mount with AudioStar, a small long-focal-length scope for the Moon and planets.	maksutov	90	1250	13.9	altaz	goto	8.5	visual	planets	500	discontinued
Meade ETX125 Observer A 127 mm f/15 Maksutov-Cassegrain on a single-fork GoTo mount with AudioStar, with enough aperture for planetary detail and brighter deep-sky objects.	maksutov	127	1900	15	altaz	goto	11.5	visual	planets	740	discontinued
Meade LX90-ACF 8" An 8-inch f/10 Advanced Coma-Free Schmidt-Cassegrain on a GoTo fork mount with AudioStar, for visual observers who want long focal length for planets and deep sky.	sct	203	2032	10	altaz	goto	23.5	visual	planets, deepsky	2650	discontinued
Meade LX200-ACF 8" An 8-inch f/10 Advanced Coma-Free Schmidt-Cassegrain on a heavy double-fork GoTo mount with Autostar II and GPS, aimed at serious visual and imaging use.	sct	203	2032	10	altaz	goto	33.1	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	4300	discontinued
Meade LX200-ACF 10" A 10-inch f/10 Advanced Coma-Free Schmidt-Cassegrain on a heavy double-fork GoTo mount with Autostar II and GPS, for visual and imaging use.	sct	254	2540	10	altaz	goto	40.8	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	5000	discontinued
Meade LX200-ACF 12" A 12-inch f/10 Advanced Coma-Free Schmidt-Cassegrain on a heavy double-fork GoTo mount with Autostar II and GPS, for observatory-style visual and imaging use.	sct	305	3048	10	altaz	goto	56.7	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	6500	discontinued
Meade LX200-ACF 14" A 14-inch f/10 Advanced Coma-Free Schmidt-Cassegrain on a large double-fork GoTo mount with Autostar II and GPS, suited to a semi-permanent setup.	sct	356	3556	10	altaz	goto	75.3	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	8600	discontinued
National Geographic 60/700 Refracting Telescope AZ A 60 mm f/11.7 achromatic refractor on a manual alt-az mount with an aluminium tripod, sold as a National Geographic branded entry-level kit with three eyepieces.	refractor	60	700	11.7	altaz	manual	2.5	visual	planets	90	current
National Geographic 114/900 Reflector Telescope AZ A 114 mm f/7.9 Newtonian reflector on a manual alt-az mount with an adjustable tripod, sold as a National Geographic branded starter kit with three eyepieces.	newtonian	114	900	7.9	altaz	manual	3.5	visual	planets, deepsky	185	current
Omegon Dobson Telescope Advanced X N 203/1200 An 8-inch f/5.9 solid-tube Dobsonian from Omegon's Advanced line for visual observing of the Moon, planets and deep-sky objects.	dobsonian	203	1200	5.9	dobsonian	manual	20.4	visual	deepsky, planets	560	current
Omegon Pro RC 203/1624 OTA An 8-inch f/8 Ritchey-Chrétien astrograph tube from Omegon with a 1624 mm focal length for deep-sky imaging.	rc	203	1624	8	none	none	8.5	imaging	deepsky	1100	current
Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian An 8-inch f/5.9 solid-tube Dobsonian that was the standard first big-telescope recommendation for years; Orion closed in 2024.	dobsonian	203	1200	5.9	dobsonian	manual	18.5	visual	deepsky, planets	600	discontinued
Orion SkyQuest XT8i IntelliScope Dobsonian An 8-inch f/5.9 Dobsonian with IntelliScope push-to encoders and a hand controller that guides you to targets; Orion closed in 2024.	dobsonian	203	1200	5.9	dobsonian	pushto	22.5	visual	deepsky, planets	800	discontinued
Orion SkyQuest XT10 Classic Dobsonian A 10-inch f/4.7 solid-tube Dobsonian that was a popular step up from the 8-inch XT8; Orion closed in 2024.	dobsonian	254	1200	4.7	dobsonian	manual	24	visual	deepsky, planets	850	discontinued
Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector A compact 4.5-inch f/4 tabletop reflector with a wide field of view, popular as a grab-and-go first telescope.	dobsonian	114	450	3.9	dobsonian	manual	5	visual	deepsky, widefield	230	discontinued
PlaneWave CDK12.5 A 12.5-inch f/8 Corrected Dall-Kirkham astrograph with a flat, coma-free field and a 2541 mm focal length for high-resolution deep-sky imaging.	rc	318	2541	8	none	none	19	imaging	deepsky	13000	current
PlaneWave CDK14 A 14-inch f/7.2 Corrected Dall-Kirkham astrograph with a flat, coma-free field and a 2563 mm focal length for high-resolution deep-sky imaging.	rc	356	2563	7.2	none	none	22	imaging	deepsky	18500	current
PlaneWave CDK17 A 17-inch f/6.8 Corrected Dall-Kirkham astrograph with a flat, coma-free field and a 2939 mm focal length, built for observatory-class imaging.	rc	432	2939	6.8	none	none	48	imaging	deepsky	26000	current
Questar 3.5 Standard A 3.5-inch (89 mm) f/14.6 Maksutov-Cassegrain on a self-contained fork mount, made in the USA, for high-contrast lunar, planetary and double-star views.	maksutov	89	1300	14.6	altaz	manual	3.5	visual	planets	5500	current
Sharpstar 61EDPH III A 61 mm f/5.9 air-spaced triplet with two ED elements and 360 mm focal length, a light tube for wide-field imaging on small mounts.	refractor	61	360	5.9	none	none	1.9	imaging	widefield, deepsky	610	discontinued
Sharpstar 94EDPH A 94 mm f/5.5 ED triplet apochromat with 517 mm focal length for fast deep-sky imaging, also usable for visual observing.	refractor	94	517	5.5	none	none	4.2	imaging	widefield, deepsky	2000	discontinued
Sharpstar 15028HNT A 150 mm f/2.8 hyperbolic Newtonian astrograph with a carbon-fibre tube and 420 mm focal length, built for very fast wide-field deep-sky imaging.	newtonian	150	420	2.8	none	none	5.95	imaging	deepsky, widefield	2100	discontinued
Sharpstar 15028HNT-AL The aluminium-tube version of Sharpstar's 150 mm f/2.8 hyperbolic Newtonian astrograph, slightly heavier than the carbon-fibre model.	newtonian	150	420	2.8	none	none	6	imaging	deepsky, widefield	1980	current
Sharpstar SCA260 V2 A 260 mm f/5 aspherical Cassegrain astrograph with an integrated field flattener, carbon-fibre tube and 1300 mm focal length for deep-sky imaging on large sensors.	rc	260	1300	5	none	none	14.5	imaging	deepsky	4200	current
Sky-Watcher Esprit 80ED An 80 mm f/5 ED triplet apochromatic refractor with a dual-speed focuser for widefield deep-sky imaging and travel; replaced in the UK by the Esprit 80EDX.	refractor	80	400	5	none	none	4	imaging, visual	widefield, deepsky	1500	discontinued
Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED A 100 mm f/5.5 ED triplet apochromat with a dual-speed focuser for widefield astrophotography and visual use; replaced by the Esprit 100EDX.	refractor	100	550	5.5	none	none	7.4	imaging, visual	widefield, deepsky	3200	discontinued
Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED A 120 mm f/7 ED triplet apochromat with a dual-speed focuser, suited to both deep-sky imaging and high-contrast planetary and lunar viewing.	refractor	120	840	7	none	none	10	imaging, visual	deepsky, planets	4150	discontinued
Sky-Watcher Esprit 150ED A 150 mm f/7 ED triplet apochromat in a large, heavy tube that offers long focal length and aperture for detailed deep-sky imaging and needs a strong mount.	refractor	150	1050	7	none	none	16	imaging, visual	deepsky, planets	8250	discontinued
Sky-Watcher Evolux 62ED A compact 62 mm f/6.5 ED doublet refractor weighing about 2.5 kg, light enough for star trackers and small alt-azimuth mounts and capable of widefield imaging.	refractor	62	400	6.5	none	none	2.5	imaging, visual	widefield, deepsky	430	current
Sky-Watcher Evolux 82ED An 82 mm f/6.5 ED doublet refractor that is compact enough for travel and carries enough aperture for widefield deep-sky imaging and visual use.	refractor	82	530	6.5	none	none	3	imaging, visual	widefield, deepsky	800	discontinued
Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED DS-Pro A 72 mm f/5.8 ED doublet refractor with a dual-speed focuser, light enough for travel and well suited to widefield imaging and grab-and-go viewing.	refractor	72	420	5.8	none	none	2	imaging, visual	widefield, deepsky	500	discontinued
Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED DS-Pro An 80 mm f/7.5 ED doublet refractor with a dual-speed focuser for widefield imaging and visual star fields; replaced by the Evostar 80EDX.	refractor	80	600	7.5	none	none	3	imaging, visual	deepsky, widefield	650	discontinued
Sky-Watcher Evostar 102 EQ3-2 A 102 mm f/9.8 achromatic refractor with a 1000 mm focal length on an EQ3-2 equatorial mount, a long-focus kit for Moon, planet and double-star observing.	refractor	102	1000	9.8	eq	manual	12	visual	planets, deepsky	530	current
Sky-Watcher Evostar 120 OTA A 120 mm f/8.3 achromatic refractor tube with 1000 mm focal length; the long focal ratio keeps false colour moderate for Moon, planet and double-star viewing.	refractor	120	1000	8.3	none	none	5	visual	planets, deepsky	430	current
Sky-Watcher Evostar 120ED DS-Pro A 120 mm f/7.5 ED doublet refractor with reduced colour fringing, suited to visual observing of planets and deep-sky objects and to imaging on a solid mount.	refractor	120	900	7.5	none	none	7.5	imaging, visual	deepsky, planets	2500	discontinued
Sky-Watcher Evostar 150 OTA A 150 mm f/8 achromatic refractor tube with 1200 mm focal length, giving large aperture for Moon, planet and double-star viewing; it needs a sturdy equatorial mount.	refractor	150	1200	8	none	none	9	visual	planets, deepsky	820	current
Sky-Watcher Explorer 130 EQ2 A 130 mm f/6.9 Newtonian reflector with 900 mm focal length on an EQ2 equatorial mount, a compact entry-level kit for the Moon, planets and brighter deep-sky objects.	newtonian	130	900	6.9	eq	manual	12.6	visual	planets, deepsky	250	current
Sky-Watcher Explorer 130PDS OTA A 130 mm f/5 parabolic Newtonian tube with a low-profile dual-speed focuser, commonly used as an affordable first astrophotography telescope.	newtonian	130	650	5	none	none	3.5	imaging, visual	deepsky, widefield	310	current
Sky-Watcher Explorer 150P EQ3-2 A 150 mm f/5 parabolic Newtonian on an EQ3-2 equatorial mount and steel tripod for visual observing of the Moon, planets and brighter deep-sky objects.	newtonian	150	750	5	eq	manual	18	visual	planets, deepsky	460	current
Sky-Watcher Explorer 150PDS OTA A 150 mm f/5 parabolic Newtonian tube with a dual-speed focuser, a popular choice for first deep-sky imaging and for visual use on an equatorial mount.	newtonian	150	750	5	none	none	5	imaging, visual	deepsky, widefield	370	current
Sky-Watcher Explorer 200P EQ5 A 200 mm f/5 parabolic Newtonian on an EQ5 equatorial mount and steel tripod, giving 8-inch aperture for visual observing of deep-sky objects and planets.	newtonian	200	1000	5	eq	manual	30.5	visual	deepsky, planets	880	current
Sky-Watcher Explorer 200PDS OTA A 200 mm f/5 parabolic Newtonian tube with a dual-speed focuser, widely used for deep-sky imaging on HEQ5 and EQ6-class mounts and for visual observing.	newtonian	200	1000	5	none	none	8.75	imaging, visual	deepsky, planets	490	current
Sky-Watcher Heritage 100P A 100 mm f/4 tabletop Dobsonian with a short tube that gives wide, bright views of the Moon and star clusters and is light enough to carry anywhere.	dobsonian	100	400	4	dobsonian	manual	2.8	visual	planets, widefield	170	current
Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P A 130 mm f/5 tabletop Dobsonian with a collapsible tube that stores compactly and shows the Moon, planets and bright deep-sky objects.	dobsonian	130	650	5	dobsonian	manual	6	visual	planets, deepsky	270	current
Sky-Watcher Heritage 150P A 150 mm f/5 tabletop Dobsonian with a collapsible tube that offers more aperture than the 130P while staying compact and easy to carry.	dobsonian	150	750	5	dobsonian	manual	7	visual	planets, deepsky	330	current
Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P A 150 mm f/4 imaging Newtonian with a dual-speed focuser, designed for wide-field deep-sky astrophotography with a coma corrector.	newtonian	150	600	4	none	none	5.5	imaging	widefield, deepsky	670	current
Sky-Watcher Quattro 200P A 200 mm f/4 imaging Newtonian with a dual-speed focuser, designed for deep-sky astrophotography on an equatorial mount with a coma corrector.	newtonian	200	800	4	none	none	8	imaging	deepsky, widefield	930	current
Sky-Watcher Quattro 250P A 254 mm f/4 imaging Newtonian with a dual-speed focuser, designed for deep-sky astrophotography with a coma corrector on a strong equatorial mount.	newtonian	254	1000	3.9	none	none	14.5	imaging	deepsky	1330	current
Sky-Watcher Quattro 300P A 305 mm f/4 imaging Newtonian for deep-sky astrophotography that gathers a lot of light but needs a heavy-duty mount and careful collimation.	newtonian	305	1200	3.9	none	none	24	imaging	deepsky	1900	current
Sky-Watcher Skyliner 150P A 150 mm f/8 solid-tube Dobsonian that is quick to set up and gives sharp views of the Moon, planets and brighter deep-sky objects.	dobsonian	150	1200	8	dobsonian	manual	18	visual	planets, deepsky	450	current
Sky-Watcher Skyliner 200P A 200 mm f/6 solid-tube Dobsonian on a simple rocker base, a standard recommendation for a first telescope that shows planets and many deep-sky objects.	dobsonian	200	1200	6	dobsonian	manual	22.5	visual	deepsky, planets	630	current
Sky-Watcher Skyliner 250P A 254 mm f/4.7 solid-tube Dobsonian that collects about 60 percent more light than an 8-inch scope for galaxies and nebulae; the tube and base separate for carrying.	dobsonian	254	1200	4.7	dobsonian	manual	24.5	visual	deepsky, planets	870	current
Sky-Watcher Skyliner 250PX FlexTube A 254 mm f/4.7 collapsible Dobsonian whose tube shortens for transport, giving 10-inch aperture for galaxies and nebulae in a package that fits a car more easily.	dobsonian	254	1200	4.7	dobsonian	manual	27.4	visual	deepsky, planets	1000	current
Sky-Watcher Skyliner 250PX FlexTube SynScan A 254 mm f/4.7 collapsible Dobsonian on a SynScan GoTo base with built-in Wi-Fi that finds and tracks objects from a database of over 42,000 entries.	dobsonian	254	1200	4.7	dobsonian	goto	32.5	visual	deepsky, planets	1600	current
Sky-Watcher Skyliner 300P FlexTube A 305 mm f/5 collapsible Dobsonian with 12-inch aperture for galaxies, nebulae and globular clusters, and a tube that shortens for transport.	dobsonian	305	1500	4.9	dobsonian	manual	40	visual	deepsky, planets	1650	current
Sky-Watcher Skyliner 300P FlexTube SynScan A 305 mm f/5 collapsible Dobsonian on a SynScan GoTo base with built-in Wi-Fi, giving 12-inch aperture with automatic finding and tracking of deep-sky targets.	dobsonian	305	1500	4.9	dobsonian	goto	45	visual	deepsky, planets	2500	current
Sky-Watcher Skyliner 350P FlexTube A 356 mm f/4.6 collapsible Dobsonian with a 2-inch dual-speed Crayford focuser, aimed at observers who want a very large aperture for faint deep-sky objects.	dobsonian	356	1650	4.6	dobsonian	manual	60	visual	deepsky	2200	current
Sky-Watcher Skyliner 350P FlexTube SynScan A 356 mm f/4.6 collapsible Dobsonian on a SynScan GoTo base with built-in Wi-Fi, for observers who want very large aperture with automatic object finding.	dobsonian	356	1650	4.6	dobsonian	goto	66.7	visual	deepsky	3500	current
Sky-Watcher Skyliner 400P FlexTube A 406 mm f/4.4 collapsible Dobsonian giving 16-inch aperture for faint galaxies and nebulae; a short ladder is useful at the eyepiece near the zenith.	dobsonian	406	1800	4.4	dobsonian	manual	66	visual	deepsky	2600	current
Sky-Watcher Skyliner 400P FlexTube SynScan A 406 mm f/4.4 collapsible Dobsonian on a SynScan GoTo base with built-in Wi-Fi, giving 16-inch aperture with automatic finding and tracking of faint objects.	dobsonian	406	1800	4.4	dobsonian	goto	82.5	visual	deepsky	4500	current
Sky-Watcher Skymax 90 OTA A 90 mm f/13.9 Maksutov-Cassegrain in a compact sealed tube with a 1250 mm focal length for high-power views of the Moon, planets and double stars.	maksutov	90	1250	13.9	none	none	1.5	visual	planets	230	current
Sky-Watcher Skymax 102 AZ-GTi A 102 mm f/12.7 Maksutov-Cassegrain on the lightweight AZ-GTi Wi-Fi GoTo alt-azimuth mount, a very portable kit for Moon, planets and double stars.	maksutov	102	1300	12.7	altaz	goto	5.75	visual	planets	750	current
Sky-Watcher Skymax 102 OTA A 102 mm f/12.7 Maksutov-Cassegrain in a compact sealed tube with a 1300 mm focal length, well suited to the Moon, planets and double stars.	maksutov	102	1300	12.7	none	none	2.1	visual	planets	360	current
Sky-Watcher Skymax 127 AZ-GTi A 127 mm f/11.8 Maksutov-Cassegrain on the lightweight AZ-GTi Wi-Fi GoTo alt-azimuth mount, a compact travel kit for Moon, planets and double stars.	maksutov	127	1500	11.8	altaz	goto	7.45	visual	planets	1000	current
Sky-Watcher Skymax 127 OTA A 127 mm f/11.8 Maksutov-Cassegrain with a 1500 mm focal length in a sealed tube, a long-standing choice for Moon, planetary and double-star observing.	maksutov	127	1500	11.8	none	none	4.25	visual, imaging	planets	610	current
Sky-Watcher Skymax 150 Pro OTA A 150 mm f/12 Maksutov-Cassegrain with an 1800 mm focal length that gives high-contrast lunar and planetary views and is also used for planetary imaging.	maksutov	150	1800	12	none	none	5.5	visual, imaging	planets	980	current
Sky-Watcher Skymax 180 Pro OTA A 180 mm f/15 Maksutov-Cassegrain with a 2700 mm focal length that gives high-contrast lunar and planetary views and is also used for planetary imaging.	maksutov	180	2700	15	none	none	8	visual, imaging	planets	1680	current
Sky-Watcher Star Discovery P150i A 150 mm f/5 reflector on a Wi-Fi alt-azimuth GoTo mount that aligns and points from the SynScan app, aimed at beginners who want automated sky tours.	newtonian	150	750	5	altaz	goto	10.5	visual	planets, deepsky	670	current
Sky-Watcher Stargate 500P SynScan A 508 mm f/4 truss-tube Dobsonian with SynScan GoTo and dual encoders that also allow hand pushing, built for observers who want a 20-inch aperture for faint deep-sky objects.	dobsonian	508	2000	3.9	dobsonian	goto	90	visual	deepsky	8000	current
Sky-Watcher Starlux 190MN A 190 mm f/5.3 Maksutov-Newtonian with a closed tube and meniscus corrector that keeps coma low, suited to imaging and to high-contrast visual views.	newtonian	190	1000	5.3	none	none	10.5	imaging, visual	deepsky, planets	2400	current
Sky-Watcher StarTravel 80 An 80 mm f/5 achromatic refractor with a short, light tube that gives wide, bright low-power views of star fields; bright objects show some colour fringing.	refractor	80	400	5	none	none	1.5	visual	widefield	160	current
Sky-Watcher StarTravel 102 A 102 mm f/5 achromatic refractor with a short tube for wide, bright views of star clusters and large nebulae; bright objects show some colour fringing.	refractor	102	500	4.9	none	none	2.5	visual	widefield, deepsky	270	current
Sky-Watcher StarTravel 120 A 120 mm f/5 achromatic refractor with a 600 mm focal length for wide-field visual observing of star clusters and large nebulae; bright objects show colour fringing.	refractor	120	600	5	none	none	3.5	visual	widefield, deepsky	370	current
Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi 130P A 130 mm f/5 collapsible tabletop Dobsonian on a motorised Wi-Fi base that points at and tracks objects chosen in the SynScan app.	dobsonian	130	650	5	dobsonian	goto	7.85	visual	planets, deepsky	430	current
Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi 150P A 150 mm f/5 collapsible tabletop Dobsonian on a motorised Wi-Fi base that points at and tracks objects chosen in the SynScan app.	dobsonian	150	750	5	dobsonian	goto	8.7	visual	planets, deepsky	470	current
StellaLyra 6" f/8 Planetary Dobsonian A 152 mm f/8 solid-tube Dobsonian with a small 22% secondary obstruction, built by GSO and sold as StellaLyra, for sharp, high-contrast views of the Moon and planets.	dobsonian	152	1200	7.9	dobsonian	manual	20.9	visual	planets, deepsky	460	current
StellaLyra 8" f/6 Dobsonian A 203 mm f/5.9 solid-tube Dobsonian with a dual-speed 2-inch Crayford focuser and three eyepieces, built by GSO and sold as StellaLyra.	dobsonian	203	1200	5.9	dobsonian	manual	22	visual	deepsky, planets	600	current
StellaLyra 10" f/5 Dobsonian A 254 mm f/4.9 solid-tube Dobsonian with a 1250 mm focal length, built by GSO and sold as StellaLyra for observing fainter galaxies and nebulae.	dobsonian	254	1250	4.9	dobsonian	manual	29	visual	deepsky, planets	820	current
StellaLyra 12" f/5 Dobsonian A 305 mm f/5 solid-tube Dobsonian with a 1520 mm focal length and a 19.5 kg tube, built by GSO and sold as StellaLyra for faint galaxies and nebulae.	dobsonian	305	1520	5	dobsonian	manual	36.5	visual	deepsky, planets	1170	current
Stellarvue SV70T A 70 mm f/6 triplet apochromat with 420 mm focal length from Stellarvue, a light, airline-portable scope for wide-field viewing and small-sensor imaging.	refractor	70	420	6	none	none	2.5	visual, imaging	widefield, deepsky	1100	discontinued
Stellarvue SVX80T-3SV An 80 mm f/6 air-spaced triplet apochromat with 480 mm focal length from Stellarvue's SVX line, suited to wide-field visual use and imaging.	refractor	80	480	6	none	none	4.5	visual, imaging	widefield, deepsky, planets	2400	discontinued
Stellarvue SVX102T A 102 mm f/7 air-spaced triplet apochromat with 714 mm focal length from Stellarvue's SVX line, for visual observing and imaging.	refractor	102	714	7	none	none	6.5	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	3100	current
Stellarvue SVX130T A 130 mm f/7 air-spaced triplet apochromat with 910 mm focal length from Stellarvue's SVX line, for high-resolution visual and imaging work.	refractor	130	910	7	none	none	10	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	6000	current
Svbony SV503 70ED A 70 mm f/6 ED doublet refractor with 420 mm focal length and a dual-speed 2-inch focuser, widely used as a low-cost first imaging scope.	refractor	70	420	6	none	none	2	visual, imaging	widefield, deepsky	350	current
Svbony SV503 80ED An 80 mm f/7 ED doublet refractor with 560 mm focal length, offering visual and imaging use at a budget price.	refractor	80	560	7	none	none	3	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky, widefield	500	current
Svbony SV503 102ED A 102 mm f/7 ED doublet refractor with 714 mm focal length, a large-aperture low-cost option for visual observing and deep-sky imaging.	refractor	102	714	7	none	none	5	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	900	current
Takahashi Epsilon-130D A 130 mm f/3.3 Newtonian astrograph from Takahashi with a 430 mm focal length and a corrected flat field for fast wide-field deep-sky imaging.	newtonian	130	430	3.3	none	none	4.9	imaging	deepsky, widefield	2550	current
Takahashi Epsilon-160ED A 160 mm f/3.3 Newtonian astrograph from Takahashi with a 530 mm focal length and a corrected flat field for fast deep-sky imaging.	newtonian	160	530	3.3	none	none	6.9	imaging	deepsky, widefield	3950	current
Takahashi Epsilon-180ED A 180 mm f/2.8 Newtonian astrograph from Takahashi with a 500 mm focal length, a corrected flat field and a fast focal ratio for deep-sky imaging.	newtonian	180	500	2.8	none	none	10.7	imaging	deepsky, widefield	4650	current
Takahashi FC-76DCU A 76 mm f/7.5 two-element fluorite apochromat with 570 mm focal length, valued for contrast on the Moon, planets and double stars and for light imaging.	refractor	76	570	7.5	none	none	1.9	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	1300	current
Takahashi FS-60CB A compact 60 mm f/5.9 fluorite doublet apochromat with 355 mm focal length, used as a travel scope and a small imaging refractor.	refractor	60	355	5.9	none	none	1.4	visual, imaging	widefield, deepsky	810	current
Takahashi FSQ-85EDX An 85 mm f/5.3 four-element flat-field astrograph with 450 mm focal length, designed for wide-field imaging with full-frame cameras.	refractor	85	450	5.3	none	none	3.5	imaging, visual	widefield, deepsky	3450	current
Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 A 106 mm f/5 four-element flat-field astrograph with 530 mm focal length, covering large-format sensors for wide-field imaging and visual use.	refractor	106	530	5	none	none	7	imaging, visual	widefield, deepsky	7350	discontinued
Takahashi Mewlon-210 A 210 mm f/11.5 Dall-Kirkham Cassegrain from Takahashi with a 2415 mm focal length for high-contrast planetary and lunar observing and imaging.	rc	210	2415	11.5	none	none	8.1	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	3150	current
Takahashi Mewlon-250CRS A 250 mm f/10 corrected Dall-Kirkham Cassegrain from Takahashi with a 2500 mm focal length, for high-resolution planetary, lunar and deep-sky imaging.	rc	250	2500	10	none	none	12	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	8300	current
Takahashi TOA-130NFB A 130 mm f/7.7 three-element ED apochromat with 1000 mm focal length, a high-end refractor for demanding visual and imaging use.	refractor	130	1000	7.7	none	none	12.5	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	6750	current
Takahashi TSA-120 A 120 mm f/7.5 super-ED triplet apochromat with 900 mm focal length, a high-end refractor for planetary and deep-sky visual and imaging work.	refractor	120	900	7.5	none	none	6.7	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	4450	current
Tele Vue NP101is A 101 mm f/5.4 four-element Petzval refractor with 540 mm focal length, built for wide visual fields and imaging with large sensors.	refractor	101	540	5.3	none	none	4.5	visual, imaging	widefield, deepsky	4250	current
Tele Vue NP127is A 127 mm f/5.2 four-element Petzval refractor with 660 mm focal length, offering a wide flat field for demanding visual and imaging use.	refractor	127	660	5.2	none	none	6.5	visual, imaging	widefield, deepsky	7350	current
Tele Vue TV-60 A 60 mm f/6 apochromatic doublet refractor with 360 mm focal length, a light travel scope that also works as a guide scope.	refractor	60	360	6	none	none	1.5	visual, imaging	widefield, deepsky, planets	870	current
Tele Vue TV-76 A 76 mm f/6.3 apochromatic doublet refractor with 480 mm focal length, a compact scope for wide-field visual use and light imaging.	refractor	76	480	6.3	none	none	2.5	visual, imaging	widefield, deepsky, planets	1730	current
Tele Vue TV-85 An 85 mm f/7 apochromatic doublet refractor with 600 mm focal length, an all-round scope for visual observing and light imaging.	refractor	85	600	7.1	none	none	2.7	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky, widefield	2150	current
Tele Vue TV-102 A 102 mm f/7 apochromatic doublet refractor with 715 mm focal length, offering more resolution than the smaller TV models.	refractor	102	715	7	none	none	4	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky, widefield	2900	discontinued
TS-Optics CF-APO 130 mm f/7 FPL55 Triplet Apo A 130 mm f/7 FPL-55 triplet apochromat with 910 mm focal length and a 3.7-inch focuser from TS-Optics, for visual use and galaxy imaging on a heavy mount.	refractor	130	910	7	none	none	11	visual, imaging	deepsky, planets	3350	current
TS-Optics ONTC 8" f/4 Carbon Newtonian A 203 mm f/4 Newtonian astrograph with a carbon-fibre tube and 800 mm focal length from TS-Optics, built to order for deep-sky imaging with a coma corrector.	newtonian	203	800	3.9	none	none	7	imaging	deepsky, widefield	2300	current
TS-Optics ONTC 10" f/4 Carbon Newtonian A 250 mm f/4 Newtonian astrograph with a carbon-fibre tube and 1000 mm focal length from TS-Optics, built to order for deep-sky imaging with a coma corrector.	newtonian	250	1000	4	none	none	12	imaging	deepsky, widefield	3850	current
TS-Optics ONTC 12" f/4 Carbon Newtonian A 303 mm f/4 Newtonian astrograph with a carbon-fibre tube and 1200 mm focal length from TS-Optics, built to order for deep-sky imaging with a coma corrector.	newtonian	303	1200	4	none	none	17	imaging	deepsky, widefield	4450	current
TS-Optics Photoline 80 mm f/6 FPL53 Triplet Apo An 80 mm f/6 triplet apochromat with FPL-53 glass and 480 mm focal length from the TS-Optics Photoline range, for imaging and visual use.	refractor	80	480	6	none	none	3.1	visual, imaging	widefield, deepsky, planets	1050	current
TS-Optics Photoline 102 mm f/7 FPL53 Doublet Apo A 102 mm f/7 doublet apochromat with FPL-53 glass and 714 mm focal length from the TS-Optics Photoline range, for visual and imaging use.	refractor	102	714	7	none	none	4.1	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	1130	current
TS-Optics Photoline 115 mm f/7 Triplet Apo A 115 mm f/7 ED triplet apochromat with 800 mm focal length and a 2.5-inch rack-and-pinion focuser from TS-Optics, for visual observing and imaging.	refractor	115	800	7	none	none	6.5	visual, imaging	deepsky, planets	1610	current
Unistellar eQuinox 2 A 114 mm reflector smart telescope with a 6.2 MP sensor and motorised alt-az mount that shows live-stacked deep-sky views on a phone or tablet instead of an eyepiece.	smart	114	450	3.9	integrated	goto	9	imaging	deepsky	2900	current
Unistellar eVscope 2 A 114 mm reflector smart telescope with an electronic eyepiece developed with Nikon, a 7.7 MP sensor and a motorised alt-az mount that live-stacks deep-sky views.	smart	114	450	3.9	integrated	goto	9	visual, imaging	deepsky	5000	current
Unistellar Odyssey A compact 85 mm reflector smart telescope with a motorised alt-az mount, phone-app control and live stacking, supplied with a full-height tripod.	smart	85	320	3.8	integrated	goto	6.5	imaging	deepsky	2600	current
Unistellar Odyssey Pro The Odyssey with an added electronic eyepiece developed with Nikon, giving a live enhanced view at the eyepiece as well as on the app.	smart	85	320	3.8	integrated	goto	6.5	visual, imaging	deepsky	4600	current
Vaonis Hyperia An observatory-class smart telescope with a 150 mm f/4 17-lens Canon-developed optic and a 45 MP full-frame sensor, aimed at museums and outreach; deliveries start in 2027.	smart	150	600	4	integrated	goto	75	imaging	deepsky, widefield	99000	current
Vaonis Stellina An 80 mm f/5 smart telescope with a 6.4 MP Sony sensor that aligns, tracks and stacks automatically from an app; the first Vaonis consumer model and forerunner of the Vespera.	smart	80	400	5	integrated	goto	11.2	imaging	deepsky	3000	discontinued
Vaonis Vespera The original Vaonis Vespera, a 50 mm f/4 quadruplet apochromat smart telescope with automatic pointing and stacking, since replaced by the Vespera II.	smart	50	200	4	integrated	goto	5	imaging	deepsky	1500	discontinued
Vaonis Vespera 3 A 50 mm f/4.9 apochromatic smart telescope with an 8.3 MP Sony IMX585 sensor, a 2.6 by 1.4 degree field and an aluminium tripod, sold alongside the Vespera Pro 2.	smart	50	245	4.9	integrated	goto	6.5	imaging	deepsky, widefield	2500	current
Vaonis Vespera II A 50 mm f/5 apochromatic smart telescope with a refined field corrector, an 8.3 MP Sony IMX585 sensor and a 2.5 by 1.4 degree field.	smart	50	250	5	integrated	goto	5	imaging	deepsky, widefield	1590	current
Vaonis Vespera Pro A 50 mm f/5 apochromatic smart telescope with a 12.5 MP square Sony IMX676 sensor and a carbon tripod, replaced by the Vespera Pro 2 in 2026.	smart	50	250	5	integrated	goto	6	imaging	deepsky, widefield	3000	discontinued
Vaonis Vespera Pro 2 A 50 mm f/4.9 apochromatic smart telescope with a 12.5 MP square Sony IMX676 sensor, a carbon tripod and a hard case, launched in 2026 to replace the Vespera Pro.	smart	50	245	4.9	integrated	goto	6	imaging	deepsky, widefield	3000	current
Vixen FL55SS A 55 mm f/5.5 fluorite doublet refractor with 300 mm focal length, a very light travel scope for wide-field visual use and small-camera imaging.	refractor	55	300	5.5	none	none	1.5	visual, imaging	widefield, deepsky	1100	current
Vixen R130Sf A 130 mm f/5 Newtonian tube with a 650 mm focal length from Vixen, light enough for small equatorial mounts and suited to wide-field use.	newtonian	130	650	5	none	none	5.3	imaging, visual	deepsky, widefield	450	current
Vixen R200SS A 200 mm f/4 Newtonian astrograph tube with an 800 mm focal length from Vixen, used for wide-field deep-sky imaging and low-power visual observing.	newtonian	200	800	4	none	none	7.2	imaging, visual	deepsky, widefield	850	current
Vixen SD81S An 81 mm f/7.7 SD-glass doublet apochromat with 625 mm focal length for visual and imaging use, since discontinued by Vixen.	refractor	81	625	7.7	none	none	3.6	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	1750	discontinued
Vixen SD103S A 103 mm f/7.7 SD-glass doublet apochromat with 795 mm focal length, supplied with rings, plate and handle for visual and imaging use.	refractor	103	795	7.7	none	none	5.4	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	2900	discontinued
Vixen SD115S A 115 mm f/7.7 SD-glass doublet apochromat with 890 mm focal length for high-contrast visual observing and deep-sky imaging.	refractor	115	890	7.7	none	none	6.2	visual, imaging	planets, deepsky	3600	discontinued
Vixen VMC110L A 110 mm f/9.4 Maksutov-Cassegrain tube from Vixen with a 1035 mm focal length, compact enough for travel and small mounts.	maksutov	110	1035	9.4	none	none	2.3	visual	planets	750	discontinued
Vixen VMC200L A 200 mm f/9.75 Maksutov-Cassegrain tube from Vixen with a 1950 mm focal length for lunar, planetary and double-star observing.	maksutov	200	1950	9.8	none	none	5.9	visual	planets, deepsky	1800	discontinued
William Optics FLT 110 A 110 mm f/7 triplet apochromat with 770 mm focal length for high-contrast visual observing and deep-sky imaging on a mid-size mount.	refractor	110	770	7	none	none	6	visual, imaging	deepsky, planets	2500	discontinued
William Optics FLT 132 A 132 mm f/7 triplet apochromat with 925 mm focal length, a large-aperture refractor for visual and imaging work on a sturdy equatorial mount.	refractor	132	925	7	none	none	7.9	visual, imaging	deepsky, planets	4400	current
William Optics GT81 IV An 81 mm f/5.9 triplet apochromat with 478 mm focal length, built for wide-field imaging and visual observing.	refractor	81	478	5.9	none	none	3.8	visual, imaging	widefield, deepsky	1540	current
William Optics RedCat 51 A compact 51 mm f/4.9 Petzval astrograph with a 250 mm focal length, popular for wide-field deep-sky imaging on star trackers and small mounts.	refractor	51	250	4.9	none	none	2	imaging	widefield, deepsky	840	current
William Optics RedCat 71 A 71 mm f/4.9 Petzval astrograph with 350 mm focal length, a larger-aperture companion to the RedCat 51 for wide-field deep-sky imaging.	refractor	71	350	4.9	none	none	3	imaging	widefield, deepsky	1500	current
William Optics Zenithstar 61 II APO A light 61 mm f/5.9 FPL-53 doublet refractor with 360 mm focal length for wide-field visual use and, with its flattener, small-sensor imaging.	refractor	61	360	5.9	none	none	2	visual, imaging	widefield, deepsky	500	current
William Optics Zenithstar 73 III APO A compact 73 mm f/5.9 FPL-53 doublet refractor with 430 mm focal length, used for wide-field viewing and, with its matching flattener, small-sensor imaging.	refractor	73	430	5.9	none	none	2.83	visual, imaging	widefield, deepsky	730	discontinued
Zhumell Z8 An 8-inch f/5.9 solid-tube Dobsonian, a common entry-level visual telescope; the Zhumell Dobsonians are currently unavailable from major dealers.	dobsonian	203	1200	5.9	dobsonian	manual	24.5	visual	deepsky, planets	600	discontinued
Zhumell Z12 A 12-inch f/4.9 solid-tube Dobsonian for visual deep-sky observing; bulky and heavy, and currently unavailable from major dealers.	dobsonian	305	1500	4.9	dobsonian	manual	39.5	visual	deepsky, planets	1300	discontinued
ZWO FF65 APO A 65 mm f/6.4 five-element flat-field apochromat with 416 mm focal length and built-in flattener, designed for full-frame imaging.	refractor	65	416	6.4	none	none	2	imaging	widefield, deepsky	800	discontinued
ZWO FF107 APO A 107 mm f/7 quadruplet flat-field apochromat with 749 mm focal length and built-in flattener, from ZWO's FF line of imaging refractors.	refractor	107	749	7	none	none	6.9	imaging	deepsky	2000	discontinued
ZWO Seestar S30 A 30 mm f/5 apochromatic smart telescope with a Sony IMX662 sensor and a wide-angle second camera, built into a 1.65 kg alt-az body for wide-field imaging.	smart	30	150	5	integrated	goto	2	imaging	deepsky, widefield	400	discontinued
ZWO Seestar S30 Pro A 30 mm f/5.3 four-element apochromatic smart telescope with a 4K Sony IMX585 sensor, a 4.6 degree field and a second wide-angle camera, weighing 1.65 kg.	smart	30	160	5.3	integrated	goto	2	imaging	deepsky, widefield	700	current
ZWO Seestar S50 A 50 mm f/5 apochromatic smart telescope with built-in camera, focuser and alt-az mount that tracks, stacks and streams deep-sky images to a phone app.	smart	50	250	5	integrated	goto	2.5	imaging	deepsky	500	discontinued
ZWO Seestar S50 Pro A 50 mm f/5.2 smart telescope with a four-element apochromatic optic, 4K telephoto and wide-angle cameras and a 10,000 mAh battery, launched in 2026 to succeed the S50.	smart	50	260	5.2	integrated	goto	3.5	imaging	deepsky, widefield	1000	current