Beginner Telescopes

Discover the perfect first telescope with Explore Scientific’s selection of beginner-friendly models. These telescopes are designed to make astronomy accessible, offering intuitive controls, quality optics, and hassle-free setup for a rewarding stargazing experience right out of the box. Whether you're shopping for a child, student, or first-time enthusiast, our beginner telescopes provide the ideal balance of performance and simplicity to spark a lifelong passion for the night sky.

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Galileoscope Refractor Telescope Kit - GSCOPEGalileoscope Refractor Telescope Kit - GSCOPE
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Galileoscope Refractor Telescope STEM Kit Sale price$36.00
Explore One 50mm Refractor STEM Telescope KitExplore One 50mm Refractor STEM Telescope Kit
Explore One
50mm Refractor STEM Telescope Kit Sale price$99.00
Explore One 50mm Aries Refractor TelescopeExplore One 50mm Aries Refractor Telescope
Explore One
50mm Aries Refractor Telescope Sale price$99.00
Explore One 50mm Juno Telescope - 88-10051Explore One 50mm Juno Telescope - 88-10051
Explore One
50mm Juno Telescope Sale price$57.00
National Geographic 40mm Telescope and 900x Microscope SetNational Geographic 40mm Telescope and 900x Microscope Set
National Geographic
40mm Telescope and 900x Microscope Set Sale price$71.00
National Geographic 76mm Compact Reflector Telescope - 80-20103National Geographic 76mm Compact Reflector Telescope - 80-20103
National Geographic
76mm Compact Reflector Telescope Sale price$127.00
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Explore FirstLight 80mm Telescope Go-To Tracker ComboExplore FirstLight 80mm Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo
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Explore FirstLight 80mm Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo Sale price$564.00 Regular price$677.00
Explore One 60mm Refractor Telescope - 88-06000Explore One 60mm Refractor Telescope - 88-06000
Explore One
60mm Refractor Telescope Sale price$113.00
National Geographic 70mm AZ Refractor Telescope - 80-10070National Geographic 70mm AZ Refractor Telescope - 80-10070
National Geographic
70mm AZ Refractor Telescope Sale price$141.00
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National Geographic CF700SM 70mm Refractor Telescope - 80-40070National Geographic CF700SM 70mm Refractor Telescope - 80-40070
National Geographic
CF700SM 70mm Refractor Telescope Sale price$136.00 Regular price$170.00
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National Geographic 70mm Refractor Telescope Adjustable Height TripodNational Geographic 70mm Refractor Telescope Adjustable Height Tripod
National Geographic
70mm Refractor Telescope Adjustable Height Tripod Sale price$158.00 Regular price$198.00
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Explore One Gemini II Flat Black 70mm AZ Mount TelescopeExplore One Gemini II Flat Black 70mm AZ Mount Telescope
Explore One
Gemini II Flat Black 70mm AZ Mount Telescope Sale price$191.00
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National Geographic NT114CF 114mm Reflector Telescope - 80-20114National Geographic NT114CF 114mm Reflector Telescope - 80-20114
National Geographic
NT114CF 114mm Reflector Telescope Sale price$170.00 Regular price$212.00
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Explore FirstLight 80mm Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR80640TNExplore FirstLight 80mm Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR80640TN
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Explore FirstLight 80mm Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount Sale price$184.00
Explore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR102600TNExplore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR102600TN
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Explore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount Sale price$282.00
70mm Automatic Telescope70mm Automatic Telescope
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70mm Automatic Telescope Sale price$423.00
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Explore FirstLight 100mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-MC1001400TNExplore FirstLight 100mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount
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Explore FirstLight 100mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount Sale price$303.00 Regular price$423.00
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Explore FirstLight 100mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with EQ3 Mount - FL-MC1001400EQ3Explore FirstLight 100mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with EQ3 Mount - FL-MC1001400EQ3
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Explore FirstLight 100mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with EQ3 Mount Sale price$353.00
National Geographic NG114mm Newtonian Telescope w/ Equatorial MountNational Geographic NG114mm Newtonian Telescope w/ Equatorial Mount
National Geographic
NG114mm Newtonian Telescope with Equatorial Mount Sale price$296.00
National Geographic 50mm Table Top AZ Mount TelescopeNational Geographic 50mm Table Top AZ Mount Telescope
National Geographic
50mm Table Top AZ Mount Telescope Sale price$71.00
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National Geographic 50mm Portable Refractor Telescope - RF360MMNational Geographic 50mm Portable Refractor Telescope - RF360MM
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50mm Portable Refractor Telescope RF360MM Sale price$34.00 Regular price$43.00
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National Geographic NT114CF 114mm Reflector Telescope - 80-30114National Geographic NT114CF 114mm Reflector Telescope - 80-30114
National Geographic
NT114CF 114mm Reflector Telescope Sale price$113.00 Regular price$141.00

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Explore One Titan 70mm Telescope with Panhandle MountExplore One Titan 70mm Telescope with Panhandle Mount
Explore One
Titan 70mm Telescope with Panhandle Mount Sale price$113.00
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National Geographic StarApp70 - 70mm Refractor Telescope w/ Astronomy APPNational Geographic StarApp70 - 70mm Refractor Telescope w/ Astronomy APP
National Geographic
StarApp70 70mm Refractor Telescope with Astronomy APP Sale price$113.00 Regular price$141.00
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SKY VIEW 70 70mm Refractor Telescope with Panhandle MountSKY VIEW 70 70mm Refractor Telescope with Panhandle Mount
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SKY VIEW 70 70mm Refractor Telescope with Panhandle Mount Sale price$57.00 Regular price$71.00
STAR70APP 70mm Refractor Telescope w/ Panhandle Mount and Astronomy APPSTAR70APP 70mm Refractor Telescope w/ Panhandle Mount and Astronomy APP
Explore One
STAR70APP 70mm Refractor Telescope w/ Panhandle Mount and Astronomy APP Sale price$198.00
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Explore FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope with Solar FilterExplore FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope with Solar Filter
Explore Scientific
Explore FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope with Solar Filter Sale price$139.00 Regular price$198.00
Explore FirstLight 80mm TelescopeExplore FirstLight 80mm Telescope
Explore Scientific
Explore FirstLight 80mm Telescope Sale price$170.00
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Explore FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo with Solar FilterExplore FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo with Solar Filter
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Explore FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo with Solar Filter Sale price$564.00 Regular price$705.00
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Star Mentor: Hands-On Projects and Lessons in Observational Astronomy for Beginners - Paperback
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Star Mentor: Hands-On Projects and Lessons in Observational Astronomy for Beginners - Paperback Sale priceFrom $43.00
Galileoscope TripodGalileoscope Tripod
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Galileoscope Tripod Sale price$43.00
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Explore One Apollo Microscope & Telescope SetExplore One Apollo Microscope & Telescope Set
Explore One - CPO
Certified Pre-Owned Apollo Microscope & Telescope Set Sale price$60.00 Regular price$85.00
114mm Reflector Telescope with APP114mm Reflector Telescope with APP
National Geographic
114mm Reflector Telescope with APP Sale price$353.00

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Explore One Starlight 350 telescope mounted on the tripodExplore One Starlight 350 telescope mounted on the tripod's lowest setting
Explore One
Starlight 350 Compact Telescope with Pan Handle Full Length Tripod Sale price$43.00
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National Geographic StarApp50- 50mm Refractor Telescope w/ Astronomy APPNational Geographic StarApp50- 50mm Refractor Telescope w/ Astronomy APP
National Geographic
StarApp50 50mm Refractor Telescope with Astronomy APP Sale price$127.00
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6-inch Tabletop Dobsonian Reflector Telescope6-inch Tabletop Dobsonian Reflector Telescope
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6-inch Tabletop Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Sale price$627.00 Regular price$705.00
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134mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope with Equatorial Mount134mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope with Equatorial Mount
Explore Scientific
134mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope with Equatorial Mount Sale price$310.00
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114mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope with Equatorial Mount114mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope with Equatorial Mount
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114mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope with Equatorial Mount Sale price$212.00 Regular price$282.00
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8-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope (Red)8-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope (Red)
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8-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope (Red) Sale price$691.00 Regular price$987.00
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10-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope10-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope
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10-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Sale price$1,268.00
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8-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope8-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope
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8-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Sale price$846.00
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6-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope6-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope
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6-inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope Sale price$705.00
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Explore One STARAPP - 50mm Refractor Telescope w/ Panhandle Mount and Astronomy APPExplore One STARAPP - 50mm Refractor Telescope w/ Panhandle Mount and Astronomy APP
Explore One
STAR50APP 50mm Refractor Telescope with Panhandle Mount and Astronomy APP Sale price$127.00

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