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Top 6 Beginner's Telescopes Between 300.00 and 500.00

From Nick Greene,
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If you have spent some time observing the sky with your naked eyes and a pair of binoculars, you may be ready to move on up to telescopes. As in most things in life, you typically get what you pay for. If you are looking for better telescopes to start out with, one which might carry you from a beginner to intermediate stargazer, check out these beginner's telescopes ranging from $300 to $500.

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1. Zhumell 10 Inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope

A high quality telescope for the price, this could be the one you'll want to start with. Great optics and a simple mount.

2. Celestron StarHopper 10 Inch Dobsonian

From one of the legends in telescopes, this high quality telescope includes features that belie its low price. Here's a great starter scope.

3. Bushnell Goto 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Compact w/RVO

While better known for their binoculars, the Bushnell company also makes a great telescope. With its "go to" feature, this telescope will be a great way to start your star gazing.

4. Celestron NexStar 130 SLT

What a great combination, an entry level telescope aith "go to" capability. Along with the quality optics from the Celestron name, you'll find this to be a great value.

5. Meade DS-2130LNT Reflector Telescope with LNT AutoAlign Technology

The "go to" capability of this scope will easily allow you to view over 1400 celestial objects.

6. Galileo Tri Centric 1100 x 135 Newtonian

With its advanced new altitude azimuth mount and top quality optics, this may be one of the best telescopes to come out in years. Check it out for yourself.
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