The best telescopes are great for scoping out massive stars, but they’re just as useful for looking at planets, and with a high-quality lens, you can get a clear view of almost every planet in the solar system.
The only problem is that astronomy can be quite complex, and if you don’t know how to find the best telescope for your needs, there is a good chance that you’ll end up with a lacklustre experience.
Below I have outlined what I consider to be the best retail level telescopes on the market today.
Our Top Pick
The Best Telescopes List 2020
Best Buy Telescopes Online Reviews
SaleBestseller No. 1 
Lukzer 90X High Power Refractor Type Space Astronomical Telescope for Kids with Portable Tripod
- A small refracting type telescope with a larger diameter (50mm), accounting for little place
- Can set 60X, 18X, the mirror group plus 1.5X, 90X, 27X
- Equipped with two different magnification eyepieces and 1.5X multiplier mirrors, so that you can freely mix, observe different distances and sizes objects
- Suitable for beginners astronomy enthusiasts, especially a best gift for your children
- Do not view sun through telescope as serious injury to the eye will occur
SaleBestseller No. 2
DEMACO Monocular Telescope 40x60 High Powered Monocular Scopes Dual Focus Optics Waterproof, Magnification Lens Telescope for Outdoor Hiking, Bird Watching Hunting, Camping
- Material: Plastic
- Good for sporting events, concerts, bird watching, camping, fishing, and travelling
- Single Hand Focus - Ergonomic design helps you focus on your target quickly and accurately with one hand
- Waterproof and Fogproof - Prevents moisture, dust, and debris from getting inside the monocular - designed to inhibit internal fogging.
- 40 X 60 MAGNIFICATION - High powered hand held monocular see things 40X closer and Get Clearer and Brighter range of view with 60mm lens.
SaleBestseller No. 3
Jukusa 90X Zoom Astronomical Land and Sky Moon Refractor Telescope Optical Glass Metal Tube with Tripod
- ✔ Get clearer view spectacularly powerful 90x advance land and sky monocular refractor telescope kit.
- ✔ High quality optical glass lens and metal optical tube.
- ✔ Powerful telescope for sky and land exploration,perfect gifts for your kids and astronomy beginners.
- ✔ Telescopes for astronomy beginners with tripod make the observation more steady,which provides a good environment to learning the nature and the universe.
- ✔ Suitable for adults, teenagers and kids, they are a good partner for climbing, hiking, driving, racing, traveling, watching wildlife, bird watching, hunting, vocal concert, a football game, etc.
SaleBestseller No. 4
Flipco 90X High Power F36050mm Refractor Type Space Astronomical Telescope for Kids with Portable Tripod
- Model F36050 Star Telescope: 18X, 27X, 60X, 90X magnification F36050 astronomical refractor telescope has good performance for observing celestial bodies, moon, stars, venus, mars etc. Telescope could be moved vertically (altitude) and horizontally (azimuth)
- Perfect Configuration: 50mm Aperture, 360mm focal length, H6mm, H20mm 2 different interchangeable eyepieces, different magnification eyepieces could make you free with observed at different distances and sizes objects
- 1.5X Erecting Eyepiece: The 1.5X erecting eyepiece not only increases the magnification of telescope but also correct the direction of the image. A travel telescope with 18X magnification will have a magnification of 27X. and the travel telescope with 60X magnification will have a magnification of 90X
- Solid Tripod: Adjustable aluminum tripod is solid, not easy to broke, very durable and safe. Detailed and specific set up introduction, don’t worry that you couldn’t use it. Best gift for beginners, kids, teens, entry-level amateur astronomers
- Package Includes 1 Telescope with Accessories, Operational Manual and a Plastic Molded Carry Case.
SaleBestseller No. 5
Artshai Royal Navy 12 Inch Antique Look Full Brass Telescope
- Beautiful Handicraft telescope made from high quality brass.Stylish Golden antique look
- Good Magnification of 12x zoom. Used as collectible, gifting and Nautical/home decor
- Telescope when expanded has a length of 12 inch. When folded its length is 5 inch
- Easy to carry in the pocket or during hiking/trips. Pirate Maritime Spyglass.
- Long life as made from brass.Focus adjustable using the telescope last pipe.Excellent for collectible and gifting.Usage instructions from Artshai: For using this telescope, expand it fully. Once expanded bring it to your eyes and adjust the last pipe by moving it inside slowly. Adjust it till you get the clear picture.Please note that adjustment is by moving the pipe horizontally and not by rotation of pipe.
SaleBestseller No. 6
CPEX Outdoor Telescope Spotting Scope Space TEL-30300 30mm Mini Telescope with Adjustable Tripod
- Telescope With Tripode is View stable images using Autofocus and Image Stabilization
- All-glass optical components with high transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity
- Altazimuth mount suitable for terrestial viewing as well as astronomical use
- CPEX offers an affordable, fun and innovative line of products to its customers.
SaleBestseller No. 7
Prakal astronomy telescope, 70 mm, refractor telescope for children and astronomy beginners, travel telescope set with super tripod - perfect for children, educational and gift
- 1.Educational Learning Toy - Space astronomical telescope with 300mm focal length and 70mm objective diameter, maximum 150x Magnification, provides bright image quality and high magnification power. Perfect telescope for kids and astronomy beginners to explore stars sky.
- 2.Premium Material & Portable Tripod - Made of premium ABS acrylic and aluminum alloy, very durable, lightweight and portable, insuring long serving time. Telescopes for astronomy beginners with tripod make the observation more steady, which provides a good environment to learning the nature and the universe.
- 3.Easy To Install & Use - Easy assembly with no tools required. Equipped with H20mm (view all the details of the craters on the moon), H6mm (viewi the terrestial objects on land), and special moon mirror can effectively avoid the reflected light, and then the moon's surface will be seen more clearly.
- 4.Package Included - 1*telescope, 1*H20mm eyepiece, 1*H6mm eyepiece, 3*barlow lens,1*1.5X erecting eyepiece, 1*moon mirror, 1*coated lens, 1* Tripod.
- 5.Perfect Gift - Powerful telescope for sky and land exploration, perfect gifts for your kids and astronomy beginners, to enjoy an impressive childhood and experience the wonders of the universe and sky.
SaleBestseller No. 8
JATU STORE 30 X 60 Zoom Mini Travel Folding Day Night Vision Binoculars Telescope Night Vision for Outdoor Activity Hiking, Climbing, Bird Watching, Boating Etc- Binoculars
- [Small Lightweight Binoculars] Portable, compact and foldable pocket size binoculars design, weight only 0.36lb, lightweight as the phone to carry around. You can throw the mini binoculars into your backpack without hesitation. Perfect black compact lightweight binoculars for adults, kids for outdoor activities, such as bird watching, travel, hiking, camping, sightseeing, football games, concerts, theater, shows other indoor or outdoors sports etc
- [Compact Binoculars Clear Vision] This compact hd binoculars has 30X magnification with 60 mm objective lens, and 7.2° wide field of view, 126M/1000M, offers maximum image brightness in low-light and long-range conditions (low-light-level night vision, can't see anything in complete darkness)
- [BEST GIFT for Adults and Kids] Binocular loupes specially Perfect for Adults, kids, concerts, theatre, opera, Landscapes, hiking, camping, sport events, bird watching,The binoculars come with their own neck strap, cleaning cloth and carrying bag
- [High Quality Binoculars] Focusing type: focusing system, fine adjustment of the right eyepiece; Objective lens coating: multi-layer optical blue film with eye protection and light enhancement; Eyepiece coating: anti-reflection optical film, clear and comfortable view, Light transmittance, all-weather telescope for night use, highly reduce color variation, transmittance increase to 99.5%, make you have a amazing experience
- With Carrying Case, Eyepiece and Lens Protection Covers, Cleaning Cloth and Binocular Neck Strap.
SaleBestseller No. 9
FosCadit Refractor TEL-30300 30mm Mini Telescope for Kids with Portable Tripod Telescope
- All-glass optical components with high transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness and clarity
- View stable images using Autofocus and Image Stabilization
- Altazimuth mount suitable for terrestial viewing as well as astronomical use
- FosCadit offers an affordable, fun and innovative line of products to its customers.
SaleBestseller No. 10
KHUMYAYAD Brass Telescope Hand Made Antique Marine Spyglass with Rosewood Box
- KHUMYAYAD Presents the brand new solid brass 15" folding telescope with rosewood box.
- made of solid brass ,old brass finish, imported glass lances used . for Cristal clear view,
- easy to use and handy easy to carry. along with rosewood box.
- Size telescope when open-15"/1.75" & when closed 5.5"/1.75"
- Box size-6.5"/2.25"/2.25".
How To Choose The Right Telescope For You?
Chances you are going to use the telescope for amateur astronomy. Because if you are a professional in this field, you wouldn’t rely on our review post. Because we have only reviewed telescopes that are low-cost and beginner-friendly. In that case, Dobsonian telescopes are your friend. This type of telescope is better for you as they are easy to use, portable, and budget-friendly.
Next, if you want to look at the deep-sky objects, then you should opt for a telescope with a larger aperture. For the record, you should take a telescope that has an aperture of at least 70 mm or 2.8 inches. Of course, in this case, the more the better.
Another important thing to note is that the magnification is not everything. You can theoretically magnify infinitely on a telescope. But that doesn’t mean it will produce a clear image of the object.
As a result, the main priority should be the diameter of the aperture. The aperture of the telescope determines how sharp and bright the image will appear with its light-gathering and power resolving capability. That way, you should look for a telescope with a larger aperture.
At the same time, you should buy a portable telescope that is easy to set up and use. There is no use of buying a gigantic telescope if you cannot manage or set it up with ease. Also, portable telescopes will come in handy if you need to carry with you from one place to another.
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