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.
A Richfield telescope with a short focal length of 350mm; suitable for travelling and observing nature and large open star clusters and the Milky Way with an upright and correct image display.
The Sky-Watcher CAPRICORN 70 (EQ1) is an excellent choice for the novice astronomer. It features an equatorial mount with manual slow motion controls to make tracking and locating objects easy.
Embark on the adventure of astronomy: with the entry-level telescope including extensive astronomy accessories , starting out in celestial observation is child's play.
It's easy to take a look into space – through the beginner's reflector telescope with extensive accessories including solar filter and smartphone adapter
The SkyWatcher Mercury 707 70mm Refractor Telescope offers fine views of the Planets, Moon and brighter deep sky objects. Complete and ready to use this instrument offers excellent performance at a remarkable price.
The Omegon AC 70/700 telescope is your first taste of the world of astronomy. Practical observing with it is so simple that it highly suitable for children and adults alike.
The compact Heritage-100P is a lightweight and convenient grab-and-go scope. With its quality 100mm f/4 parabolic optics, it can be used to view the Moon and bright planets and also has enough light gathering for the observation of star clusters, bright galaxies and nebulae.
Please note this item is just the Skyliner 150P tube only with finderscope. No eyepieces or base etc is included. Just the optical tube as per the image. This item is brand new and has never been used.
The BRESSER NANO NT-114/500 telescope is the perfect combination of a large Newtonian mirror with a short focal length. The advanced observer who has discovered that light gathering is a more important factor than magnification
Recommended for the observation of the planets as well as deep sky objects, this telescope would be a good introduction to astronomy for a beginner astronomer.
The lightest telescope in the Inspire series! The Inspire 70AZ is the ultimate telescope for the novice to intermediate astronomer, offers easier transport and storage, and is packed with features never seen before on entry level telescopes.
The SKYHAWK-1145P models feature premium-quality Parabolic Primary Mirrors, normally found in larger more expensive telescopes, to eliminate spherical aberrations, producing even sharper, higher-contrast images which are full of detail.