Space fans among us (and all the astrology girlies) know: there's a full moon today! Below,??? ??? ??? ??? ?? we've rounded up the best deals on Celestron telescopes to take your stargazing (and moonbathing) up a notch.
Our top picks this week:Best telescope for major magnification Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ telescope $211.99 at Woot! (save $137.96)
Best budget telescope Celestron PowerSeeker 60AZ telescope $60.99 at Woot! (save $33.96)
Best telescope for beginners Celestron ExploraScope 114AZ telescope $156.99 at Woot! (save $42.96)
At Mashable, we're big fans of telescopes (especially from the brand Celestron, which is a leader in space-related instruments). It's a full moon today (a harvest moon, which is the closest full moon to the autumn equinox) and, as if to honor our lunar companion, Celestron is treating casual astronomers to some out-of-this-world telescope deals. Our favorite telescope deals as of September 29 are below:
Best telescope for major magnification
Opens in a new window Credit: Celestron Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ telescope Why we like it
The Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ comes with some serious magnification abilities — it has a 20mm lens (which gives 33x magnification) as well as a 10mm lens (which zooms in 65x). Your purchase will also include an adjustable tripod, a red dot finderscope for zoning in on your favorite celestial objects, and a free astronomy software program that will make you an unofficial night sky expert. Most of Celestron's products are beginner-friendly, and this particular AstroMaster telescope is no exception. It's the most expensive item on our product list, but it's a solid investment.
Best budget telescope
Opens in a new window Credit: Celestron Celestron PowerSeeker 60AZ telescope Why we like it
This telescope model from Celestron is as simple to use as it is powerful. Its thin shape guarantees lightweight portability, and it also allows you to view objects on land via the included erect image diagonal (essentially, an "accessory for daytime terrestrial viewing with your telescope," according to Celestron). Soft-launch your astronomy hobby with this budget purchase.
Best telescope for beginners
Opens in a new window Credit: Celestron Celestron ExploraScope 114AZ telescope Why we like it
The ExploraScope 114AZ Telescope comes with 20mm and 4mm lens options, a 3x Barlow lens which amplifies the lenses' magnification power, and a finderscope for locating planets with simplicity and ease. Thanks to its rod control functionality, you can navigate your telescope's position in a smooth and controlled way; this ExploraScope's tripod is also height-adjustable and has a handy tray for organizing your telescope's accessories. Grab this deal and get intimately acquainted with the sky above your backyard in no time.
More Celestron deals at Woot!
Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ telescope — $107.99
$169.96(save $61.97)StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope — $310.99
$479.95(save $168.96)Celestron PowerSeeker 50AZ telescope — $51.99
$63.95(save $11.96)Celestron telescope carrying case — $224.99
$309.95(save $84.96)