Meade ETX-80BB (160 x 80mm) Telescope$227.00 to $300.00

Observe the feather structure of an eagle from 50 yards or study the rings of Saturn from a distance of 800 million miles. Then focus beyond the solar system to the universe of nebulae, remote galaxies and ancient star clusters. It's an adventure of discovery the whole family can enjoy, in the backyard or wherever your travels take you.Minimize
Manufacturer:Meade Product MPN MPN | 08050420 | Key Features Optical Design | Refractor | Optical Diameter | 80 mm | Focal Length | 400 mm | Max Useful Magnification | x 160 | Miscellaneous UPC | 709942990218 |
Tags:meade, etx-80bb, 160, x, 80mm, telescope,
| Celestron AstroMaster 70EQ (90 x 70mm) Telescope$115.00 to $170.00

If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky. The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors.Minimize
Manufacturer:Celestron Product MPN MPN | 21062 | Key Features Optical Design | Refractor | Optical Diameter | 70 mm | Finderscope | Optical | Focal Length | 900 mm | Max Useful Magnification | x 90 | Mount Type | Equatorial | Motorized | No |
Tags:celestron, astromaster, 70eq, 90, x, 70mm, telescope,
| Celestron PowerSeeker 127 EQ 21049 (750 x 127mm) Telescope$120.00 to $160.00

The PowerSeekers come in a choice of refractor or reflector, equatorial or altazimuth mount design. The PowerSeekers come with all coated glass optical components with for enhanced image brightness and clarity. The Newtonian reflectors offer larger aperture and greater light gathering power needed to resolve the faint detail of hundreds of deep-sky and other celestial objects.Minimize
Manufacturer:Celestron Product MPN MPN | 21049 | Key Features Optical Design | Newtonians | Optical Diameter | 127 mm | Finderscope | Optical | Focal Length | 1000 mm | Max Useful Magnification | x 750 | Mount Type | Equatorial | Motorized | No | Miscellaneous UPC | 050234210492 |
Tags:celestron, powerseeker, 127, eq, 21049, 750, x, 127mm, telescope,
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The Celestron PowerSeeker series of telescopes is designed to give the first-time buyer the perfect combination of quality, value, features and power. Offering exceptional value, these telescopes feature portable yet powerful designs with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy.Minimize

Captures more light for brighter images and greater detail, Includes two 1.25" eyepieces MA9 mm. and MA25 mm., Includes Reddot projection viewfinder for easy acquisition of guide stars while starhopping for celestial targets, Amazing planetarium software and Instructional Video teaches you the night sky and how to use your telescope, 42Hx34Wx30DMinimize

All of the major planets except Pluto are easily observable through Meade's brand-new 80mm (3.1) achromatic refractor telescope. You can study Saturn and its ring system; the primary cloud belts of Jupiter and its 4 major satellites; the Moonlike phases of Mercury and Venus; and much more.

For those who want to experience astronomy but not get too committed, the Tasco Spacestation 60AZ may be the perfect scope for the first.