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.
Take a closer look especially at the Sun, Moon and planets: the entry-level telescope comes with lots of accessories and allows for a quick and easy start.
The Sky-watcher EVOSTAR series are two-element, air-spaced, multi-coated objective achromatic refractors. They are truly outstanding, high-performance, high-resolution instruments
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.
With an extremely useful 130mm of light gathering aperture and a superb parabolic primary mirror, the STARQUEST-130P telescope package is a highly capable all-rounder for the observation of the Moon, bright planets/nebulae, galaxies and star clusters.
The EXPLORER-130P 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.
The Sky-Watcher EXPLORER range are standard Newtonian reflectors of excellent quality and versatility, ranging in aperture from a respectable 130mm to an incredible light-gulping 300mm aperture, catering for astronomers of all levels. Whether your interest is Deep-Sky, the Moon and Planets, or a combination of both, the EXPLORER range offers excellent all round Diffraction-Limited performance
Discover our Solar System with the Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ! You’ll be ready to observe in minutes thanks to the quick and easy no-tool setup. The 127EQ provides bright, clear images of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more for great night time viewing.
Housing the same superb Parabolic Primary Mirror as our highly-renowned Explorer-150P, this telescope is an excellent and capable all-rounder which will provide wonderful views of both the Moon & Planets as well as Deep-Sky Objects.
The compact Sky Watcher STARTRAVEL series are two element, air spaced, multi coated objective, achromatic refractors, and are well proven performers for Rich-Field views
Discover the fascinating night sky - people have been drawn to the night sky since time immemorial. The BRESSER 90/900 Space Explorer telescope will show you the wonders of space. Thanks to the 90 mm aperture, the telescope collects 165 times more light than the human eye.
The compact Sky Watcher STARTRAVEL series are two element, air spaced, multi coated objective, achromatic refractors, and are well proven performers for Rich-Field views of star fields
Easy to use, No Fuss, Grab-and-Go Telescope. The compact but powerful SKYMAX-102S is ideal for the observation of double-stars, and the surface detail of the Moon and bright planets.