Here we have compiled a list of our recommended beginners telescopes. Ideal for first time users wanting to get started. We have a few different type such as refractors, reflectors and maksutov telescopes. All do certain things better than others. As always, if you need help in deciding on the best telescope, just get in touch with us. Massive savings on a wide range this Christmas!
We do recommend you get some accessories along with your telescope to get the most of our your purchase. We have a very handy accessory bundle next to each beginners telescope, which consists of a moon filter, Planisphere and a Smartphone bracket with a bluetooth remote for taking picutres through your telescope! Just check the box to add the accessory bundle to your order!
If you require any help with choosing the right telescope or help with accessories just get in touch on 01909 774 369 or email us at sales@rothervalleyoptics.co.uk.
For your easy start in astronomy the very fast entry-level telescope with lots of accessories is easily transportable and ideal for wide-field observations
Astro all-rounder: the entry-level telescope with extensive astronomy accessories for an easy start shows you the Moon and planets as well as deep sky objects
Off to the stars - the entry-level telescope with lots of accessories, versatile MPM mount with fine adjustment in both axes, solar filter & smartphone adapter
Your easy start in astronomy: through this entry-level telescope including many accessories, you will soon admire the Sun, Moon, planets and some deep-sky objects.
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.
Whether you are a beginner or advanced and on a trip, this compact telescope with high image contrast incl. equatorial EQ-3 mount shows you the wonders of space.
The EVOSTAR series are two-element, air-spaced, multi-coated objective achromatic refractors. They are truly outstanding, high-performance, high-resolution instruments manufactured to extremely high standards of optical and mechanical precision
BRESSER Messier 6" Planetary Dobson Telescope - now including a high-quality aperture Solar-filter for safe observation of sunspots, eclipses and planet transits. Great telescope for night-time and solar observation.
Perfect for your easy start: through the entry-level telescope including many accessories, Sun, Moon, planets and star clusters look particularly captivating.
Excellent for entering into the hobby of astronomy: Observe craters, valleys and rims on the moon from nearly 400,000km away just as you would look out of the window of a spaceship!
The Skyliner 200’s flat-packed base is very easy to build and set up, and comes with excellent instructions….The optics were sharp across 80% of the 1 degree field of view….We were very pleased with the appearance of all the test objects
Your all-rounder for an easy start in astronomy: with this starter telescope set, you can admire the Moon, planets, deep-sky objects and also solar observation is possible
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