If you have spent some time observing the sky, you may be ready to move on up to a better telescope. As in most things in life, you typically get what you pay for. If you are looking for a better telescope, one which might carry you from an intermediate to advanced or experienced stargazer, check out these telescopes between $5000.00 and $10000.00. With these telescopes, portability is definitely less of a factor.
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1. Vixen ED103S Refractor Telescope with SXD Sphinx Mount
Vixen
The new lenses of the ED103S focus the full spectrum of visible light to a critical point much more accurately than past ED product. The ED103S lenses are almost free of chromatic aberration in all colors and are critically sharp edge to edge. The astro-photographer will be especially pleased with the high contrast images through this telescope. The ED103S comes complete with 7x50mm finder, finder bracket, 2” eyepiece adapter, dual T-thread flip-mirror with dual 1¼” eyepiece adapters, 90mm tube rings, carry handle and dovetail tube plate. Package includes 2 eyepieces.
2. Celestron CGE 1400 Schmidt-Cassegrain with StarBright XLT Coatings - FASTAR Comp
Celestron
A "top-of-the-Line" astronomical instrument from one of the top names in telescope manufacture, it's well worth checking out. The optical tube assembly of the CGE 1400 weighs only 27.5 pounds, meaning the telescope is still portable enough to be taken to dark skies. It also boasts more than three times the light-gathering power of an 8-inch telescope, allowing you to see farther and fainter, even in urban areas.
3. Vixen ED115S Refractor Telescope with SXD Sphinx Mount
Vixen
The newly designed high definition ED lens on the ED115S gives excellent performance with a short optical tube for easy handling. The new ED lenses feature brighter images from the shorter f/7.7 focal ratio to capture crisp, pinpoint star images for your enjoyment. The new ED115S lenses are made with environmently friendly technologies, free of hazardous lead that helps to support a cleaner global environment.The optical tube comes equipped with a metal carry handle for easy one-hand carrying.
