Affordable Telescopes

Looking to explore the wonders of the night sky without breaking the bank? Our collection of affordable telescopes offers a budget-friendly option for both beginners and seasoned stargazers alike. Whether... you're a curious hobbyist or an aspiring astronomer, these telescopes provide impressive magnification and clarity, allowing you to observe celestial objects with ease. From compact designs perfect for on-the-go adventures to more advanced models with advanced features, our range of affordable telescopes has something to suit every skywatcher's needs. Get ready to embark on an affordable journey into the cosmos!
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Barska 450 Power 60050 Starwatcher 50mm Refractor Telescope with Deepsky Astronomy Software, 600mm Focal Length, f/12 Focal Ratio

Barska 450 Power 60050 Starwatcher 50mm Refractor Telescope with Deepsky Astronomy Software, 600mm Focal Length, f/12 Focal Ratio

SKU: BAAE10748
(2)

DESCRIPTION

A 450 Power 60050 Starwatcher Refractor Telescope with Deepsky Astronomy Software for aspiring amateur astronomers.

$74.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: barska

DESCRIPTION

A 450 Power 60050 Starwatcher Refractor Telescope with Deepsky Astronomy Software for aspiring amateur astronomers.
ExploreOne National Geographic 30-48x 50mm / 600 Carbon Fiber Refracter Telescope

ExploreOne National Geographic 30-48x 50mm / 600 Carbon Fiber Refracter Telescope

SKU: E18010050CF
(1)

DESCRIPTION

A beginner-friendly National Geographic telescope with a 50mm aperture and 600mm focal length for budding astronomers.

$59.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: exploreone

DESCRIPTION

A beginner-friendly National Geographic telescope with a 50mm aperture and 600mm focal length for budding astronomers.
ExploreOne CF600 50mm f/12 Carbon Fiber AZ Mount Refractor Telescope, White

ExploreOne CF600 50mm f/12 Carbon Fiber AZ Mount Refractor Telescope, White

SKU: E18810050CF

DESCRIPTION

A sturdy and lightweight white refracting telescope with a 50mm aperture, perfect for sparking a child's imagination.

$49.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: exploreone

DESCRIPTION

A sturdy and lightweight white refracting telescope with a 50mm aperture, perfect for sparking a child's imagination.
ExploreOne Theseus 60mm f/12 AZ Refractor Telescope with Hard Case

ExploreOne Theseus 60mm f/12 AZ Refractor Telescope with Hard Case

SKU: E18806000

DESCRIPTION

A highly portable refractor telescope with a 60mm aperture, 700mm focal length, and interchangeable eyepieces.

$74.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: exploreone

DESCRIPTION

A highly portable refractor telescope with a 60mm aperture, 700mm focal length, and interchangeable eyepieces.
iOptron iExplore 70AZ 70mm Achromatic Refractor Telescope, 700mm f/10 Focal Length with AltAzimuth Mount

iOptron iExplore 70AZ 70mm Achromatic Refractor Telescope, 700mm f/10 Focal Length with AltAzimuth Mount

SKU: ATI6003

DESCRIPTION

A affordable, high-quality telescope with a 70mm diameter lens for clear astronomical and land observations.

$69.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ioptron

DESCRIPTION

A affordable, high-quality telescope with a 70mm diameter lens for clear astronomical and land observations.
ExploreOne Gemini II 70mm f/10 AZ Mount Telescope, Flat Black

ExploreOne Gemini II 70mm f/10 AZ Mount Telescope, Flat Black

SKU: E18820170

DESCRIPTION

A compact and versatile telescope with an AZ mount, perfect for stargazing and exploring the night sky.

$99.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: exploreone

DESCRIPTION

A compact and versatile telescope with an AZ mount, perfect for stargazing and exploring the night sky.
ExploreOne Aurora 19-52x114 Alt/Azimuth Slow Motion Mounting Telescope, 1100mm Focal Length, Two Plossl Eyepiece

ExploreOne Aurora 19-52x114 Alt/Azimuth Slow Motion Mounting Telescope, 1100mm Focal Length, Two Plossl Eyepiece

SKU: E18810114

DESCRIPTION

A powerful 114mm reflecting telescope with a 1100mm focal length, two Plossl eyepieces, and smooth motion controls.

$139.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: exploreone

DESCRIPTION

A powerful 114mm reflecting telescope with a 1100mm focal length, two Plossl eyepieces, and smooth motion controls.
Carson Aim 50mm Refractor Telescope with 20-80x Zoom Eyepiece, Tabletop Tripod

Carson Aim 50mm Refractor Telescope with 20-80x Zoom Eyepiece, Tabletop Tripod

SKU: CSMTEL50

DESCRIPTION

A rugged and easy-to-use refracting telescope with 20-80x zoom eyepiece and adjustable tabletop tripod.

$54.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: carson

DESCRIPTION

A rugged and easy-to-use refracting telescope with 20-80x zoom eyepiece and adjustable tabletop tripod.
iOptron 70mm Refractor Telescope, 900mm Focal Length, with EQ-2 German Equatorial Mount, Red

iOptron 70mm Refractor Telescope, 900mm Focal Length, with EQ-2 German Equatorial Mount, Red

SKU: ATI90070RRD

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly iOptron refractor telescope with a 70mm aperture and EQ-2 German equatorial mount for clear astronomical and land observations.

$99.00
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ioptron

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly iOptron refractor telescope with a 70mm aperture and EQ-2 German equatorial mount for clear astronomical and land observations.
ExploreOne Juno 50mm f/7.3 AZ Refractor Telescope with Case

ExploreOne Juno 50mm f/7.3 AZ Refractor Telescope with Case

SKU: E18810051

DESCRIPTION

A starter telescope with a 2" aperture, interchangeable eyepieces, and a stable tripod for easy observation.

$18.49
$39.99 Save: $21.50 (54%)
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: exploreone

DESCRIPTION

A starter telescope with a 2" aperture, interchangeable eyepieces, and a stable tripod for easy observation.
iOptron N114mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope, 1000mm Focal Length, Two Optical Eyepieces, Blue

iOptron N114mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope, 1000mm Focal Length, Two Optical Eyepieces, Blue

SKU: ATI8734

DESCRIPTION

A blue 114mm Newtonian reflector telescope with a 1000mm focal length and two optical eyepieces.

$129.00
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ioptron

DESCRIPTION

A blue 114mm Newtonian reflector telescope with a 1000mm focal length and two optical eyepieces.
ExploreOne National Geographic 18x-117x 76mm Mirror Diameter Table Top Reflector Telescope, 350mm Focal Length, 6mm and 20mm Eyepieces

ExploreOne National Geographic 18x-117x 76mm Mirror Diameter Table Top Reflector Telescope, 350mm Focal Length, 6mm and 20mm Eyepieces

SKU: E18020103

DESCRIPTION

A portable and easy-to-use National Geographic telescope that collects lots of light from celestial objects.

$78.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: exploreone

DESCRIPTION

A portable and easy-to-use National Geographic telescope that collects lots of light from celestial objects.
Explore Scientific FirstLight AR90mm White Tube Refractor Telescope with Alt/AZ "U" Yoke Mount, 500mm f/5.5 Focal Length

Explore Scientific FirstLight AR90mm White Tube Refractor Telescope with Alt/AZ "U" Yoke Mount, 500mm f/5.5 Focal Length

SKU: ESFAR9050AZ

DESCRIPTION

A compact and versatile white tube refractor telescope with a 90mm aperture and 500mm focal length.

$129.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: explore scientific

DESCRIPTION

A compact and versatile white tube refractor telescope with a 90mm aperture and 500mm focal length.
ExploreOne Gemini 27-72x70 Alt/Azimuth Slow Motion Mounting Telescope, 700mm Focal Length, Two High-End Eyepiece

ExploreOne Gemini 27-72x70 Alt/Azimuth Slow Motion Mounting Telescope, 700mm Focal Length, Two High-End Eyepiece

SKU: E18810170

DESCRIPTION

A versatile alt-azimuth mounting telescope with a 70mm aperture and 700mm focal length for crisp, bright images.

$89.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: exploreone

DESCRIPTION

A versatile alt-azimuth mounting telescope with a 70mm aperture and 700mm focal length for crisp, bright images.
Explore Scientific 25x50mm Galileoscope Refractor Telescope Kit

Explore Scientific 25x50mm Galileoscope Refractor Telescope Kit

SKU: ESGSCOPE

DESCRIPTION

A high-quality, low-cost telescope kit suitable for both optics education and celestial observation.

$49.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: explore scientific

DESCRIPTION

A high-quality, low-cost telescope kit suitable for both optics education and celestial observation.
Celestron EclipSmart Solar Filter for StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Refractor Telescopes

Celestron EclipSmart Solar Filter for StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Refractor Telescopes

SKU: CNECSS80
(52)

DESCRIPTION

A custom solar filter for Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ telescopes, providing safe and clear observation of the Sun.

$26.95
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: celestron

DESCRIPTION

A custom solar filter for Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ telescopes, providing safe and clear observation of the Sun.
Celestron EclipSmart Solar Filter for Celestron 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes

Celestron EclipSmart Solar Filter for Celestron 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes

SKU: CNECSSF8
(52)

DESCRIPTION

A solar filter for Celestron 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes that provides ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation.

Pros
  • Perfect fit
  • Great for viewing sunspots
  • Affordable
  • Outstanding performance
  • Excellent solar filter
$69.95
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: celestron

DESCRIPTION

A solar filter for Celestron 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes that provides ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation.
Celestron EclipSmart Solar Filter for StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ and Omni XLT AZ 102 Refractor Telescopes

Celestron EclipSmart Solar Filter for StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ and Omni XLT AZ 102 Refractor Telescopes

SKU: CNECSS102E
(52)

DESCRIPTION

A custom solar filter for Celestron StarSense Explorer and Omni telescopes, providing safe and clear observation of the Sun.

$29.95
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: celestron

DESCRIPTION

A custom solar filter for Celestron StarSense Explorer and Omni telescopes, providing safe and clear observation of the Sun.
Celestron 2x1.25" Omni Barlow Lens

Celestron 2x1.25" Omni Barlow Lens

SKU: CNBLO
(46)

DESCRIPTION

A high-quality 2x Barlow lens that doubles the magnification of 1.25" eyepieces for high-power viewing.

Pros
  • Solid construction
  • Useful for high-power viewing
  • Easy to use
  • Great for closeup viewing of the moon
  • Inexpensive
$41.95
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: celestron

DESCRIPTION

A high-quality 2x Barlow lens that doubles the magnification of 1.25" eyepieces for high-power viewing.
Celestron Travel Scope 80, Portable 80mm Refractor Telescope with Smartphone Adapter

Celestron Travel Scope 80, Portable 80mm Refractor Telescope with Smartphone Adapter

SKU: CNT80
(18)

DESCRIPTION

A portable refractor telescope with smartphone adapter for terrestrial and celestial viewing, complete with travel backpack and accessories.

$129.00
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: celestron

DESCRIPTION

A portable refractor telescope with smartphone adapter for terrestrial and celestial viewing, complete with travel backpack and accessories.
Celestron Visual Back - 1 1/4"

Celestron Visual Back - 1 1/4"

SKU: CNVB
(9)

DESCRIPTION

A 1.25" Visual Back accessory for Schmidt-Cassegrain models to use with various accessories.

$45.95
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: celestron

DESCRIPTION

A 1.25" Visual Back accessory for Schmidt-Cassegrain models to use with various accessories.
Celestron Travel Scope 70 Portable Refractor Telescope with Altazimuth Mount, 400mm (15.75") Focal Length

Celestron Travel Scope 70 Portable Refractor Telescope with Altazimuth Mount, 400mm (15.75") Focal Length

SKU: CNT70
(3)

DESCRIPTION

A compact and durable portable refractor telescope with ample optical performance for terrestrial and casual astronomical observation.

$119.95
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: celestron

DESCRIPTION

A compact and durable portable refractor telescope with ample optical performance for terrestrial and casual astronomical observation.
Carson Red Planet Series 35-78x76 Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Carson Red Planet Series 35-78x76 Newtonian Reflector Telescope

SKU: CSRP100

DESCRIPTION

A powerful and versatile red Newtonian reflector telescope with a stable tripod and maximum light transmission.

$149.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: carson

DESCRIPTION

A powerful and versatile red Newtonian reflector telescope with a stable tripod and maximum light transmission.
Celestron EclipSmart Solar Filter for AstroMaster 130EQ Telescopes

Celestron EclipSmart Solar Filter for AstroMaster 130EQ Telescopes

SKU: CNECSSF130

DESCRIPTION

A solar filter designed for Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ telescopes, providing safe and clear observation of the Sun.

$31.95
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: celestron

DESCRIPTION

A solar filter designed for Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ telescopes, providing safe and clear observation of the Sun.
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Affordable Telescopes

Stargazing holds a timeless fascination, inviting curiosity and wonder as the night sky reveals its secrets. For those stepping into astronomy for the first time, the search for affordable telescopes can be both exciting and overwhelming. June brings longer, warmer evenings, creating the perfect backdrop for exploring the cosmos from the comfort of your backyard, a local park, or even a rooftop. Affordable telescopes for beginners are designed to balance ease of use with solid performance, making them ideal for families, students, and anyone eager to experience celestial sights without a steep learning curve or hefty investment. These models typically feature intuitive controls, lightweight builds, and straightforward assembly, so you can focus on observing rather than troubleshooting. Whether you’re tracing the craters of the moon, following the dance of Jupiter’s moons, or catching the fleeting glow of a distant nebula, these telescopes provide a front-row seat to the universe. They also make thoughtful gifts for birthdays, graduations, or summer holidays, sparking a lifelong interest in science and exploration for kids, teens, or adults who are young at heart.

When considering cheap telescopes, it’s important to look beyond price alone and consider how the telescope will be used. For casual observers or those with limited space, compact refractors and tabletop reflectors offer portability and convenience, allowing for spontaneous skywatching sessions on a balmy June night. These models are easy to transport, making them perfect companions for camping trips, family vacations, or impromptu gatherings with friends. If your interest leans toward planetary details or lunar landscapes, a telescope with higher magnification and a sturdy mount will help you capture crisp, detailed views. On the other hand, those drawn to wide-field views—such as star clusters or the shimmering band of the Milky Way—may prefer telescopes with a broader field of vision. Many affordable options now feature smartphone adapters, letting you share your discoveries instantly or document your journey through the stars. For city dwellers, models designed to minimize light pollution can enhance contrast and clarity, transforming even a modest urban balcony into a gateway to the cosmos. If portability is a priority, explore our curated selection of Portable Telescopes, which combine convenience with impressive optical performance.

Adorama telescopes are selected to meet the needs of both novices and seasoned skywatchers, ensuring that everyone can experience the awe of astronomy regardless of experience or budget. With the right telescope, the night sky becomes a living classroom, a source of inspiration, and a shared adventure for friends and family. Picture a quiet summer evening, the air buzzing with anticipation as you align your telescope and wait for the first glimpse of Saturn’s rings or a meteor streaking overhead. These moments are made possible by choosing a telescope that fits your lifestyle, interests, and aspirations. Whether you’re gifting a young explorer their first telescope or seeking a reliable, budget-friendly model for yourself, our collection of affordable telescopes is designed to open up a universe of discovery. Each session under the stars is a chance to create lasting memories, deepen your appreciation for the cosmos, and connect with a community of fellow enthusiasts who share your sense of wonder.

Top Picks For Affordable Telescopes