Top 5 Affordable Telescopes for Beginner Stargazers

Selecting the right telescope for beginners can be intimidating, but here are the top five options ranked by price. The Unistellar eQuinox 2 is a smart telescope with smartphone controls, but it comes with a high price tag of $2,499. The Sky-Watcher Classic Dobsonian 8" offers great image quality and simplicity, priced at $655. The Celestron Inspire 100AZ is lightweight, easy to set up, and affordable at $349. The Orion StarMax 90 mm is a cheap option with decent performance, priced at $279. For those on a tight budget, the Celestron 76mm Classic FirstScope is a good choice at $71.95, especially for children or beginners who may lose interest quickly.