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1. #BEST TELESCOPE FOR ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY UNDER $1000 PORTABLE#
2. #BEST TELESCOPE FOR ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY UNDER $1000 PLUS#

Why We Like It: The Sky-Watcher 250 incorporates a patented tension control handle for precise aiming and slewing, plus the collapsible optical tube. The Sky-Watcher’s unique collapsible solves this issue.

#BEST TELESCOPE FOR ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY UNDER $1000 PORTABLE#

The Sky-Watcher 250 Dobsonian is a beautiful collapsible optical tube with a large 10-inch aperture yet a portable design.ĭobsonians typically give astronomers a lot of aperture for the money they pay however, portability can be a significant detrimental factor because of the size and weight of large reflector telescopes. The accessories you get with the telescope include a 2-inch Crayford style focuser with one 1/4-inch adapter, two super wide-angled eyepieces (25mm and 10mm), and an 8×50 right-angle finder scope. You’ll also need to add a Barlow lens because the telescope doesn’t come with a free one having a Barlow lens will help you see Jupiter and Saturn, plus many other night sky objects. Once you have everything assembled, the first time out, you’ll need to collimate the telescope. Being a Dobsonian, the base is heavy and does require putting together. The telescope will come to you in two boxes, the tube in one and the Dobsonian base in the other. However, it does have an innovative collapsible tube design, which helps reduce the amount of space it will need even though the tube collapses for helpful portability, it will maintain collimation. You won’t regret the purchase for the extra money when you see the view you can achieve.Īs long as you have the storage space available, because this Dobsonian telescope is big and hefty, then you’ll appreciate the f/5.0 focal ratio provided by the telescope’s 10-inch aperture and 1200mm tube. With the Sky-Watcher Flextube 250, you can buy an 8-inch or 10-inch aperture model however, we highly recommend spending a little more and getting the 10-inch aperture. The Sky-Watcher Flextube 250 Dobsonian 10-inch telescope is one of those you buy when you realize unless you spend a decent amount of money, you aren’t going to get what you want from stargazing. Unsurprisingly many people new to amateur astronomy opt for a cheap telescope, only to be disappointed with the viewing results.