This telescope lets you 'see the craters' on the moon — and it's nearly 50% off

For the person who wants to go on a cosmic journey, you might be hard-pressed to find a ticket to outer space — with a $100,000 price tag and a ten-year wait, time and money is definitely an obstacle if you're shopping for this Christmas. But with just a few days until we start doling out gifts from under the tree, Amazon has the next best thing: the Gskyer Telescope for Beginners. Right now, you can get it for under $70, down from $130 (nearly 50% off) and it'll arrive in time for Christmas.

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Gskyer Telescope for Beginners

$68$130

Save $62 with coupon

To help you see the lunar landscape, this telescope has a 70mm aperture and a 400mm focal length and it has an altazimuth (AZ) mount which gives you smooth movement horizontally and vertically.

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$68 at Amazon

Why is it a good deal? 💰

If you've ever shopped for a stargazer, you know that these gadgets can cost over $300, but this one is a starter telescope, so it's a bit more affordable. In fact, it's the most affordable we've ever seen it thanks to its double discount. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon to get the full savings.

Why do I need this? 🤔

If you want something simple that gives you a celestial window into the galaxy around us, this telescope is about as easy to assemble as it gets. Equipped with coated glass lenses, it minimizes distortion and improves image clarity while protecting your eyes. It comes with a 25mm eyepiece that lets you magnify images up to 16 times and a 10mm eyepiece that can blow up the image 40 times its size.

The telescope kit also includes an adjustable aluminum tripod for stability and a smartphone adapter to let you take pictures and videos to share with friends and family. It's also small enough to travel with and comes with a handy carrying case.

What reviewers say 💬

Amazon shoppers rave about this telescope — it already has just over 14,000 perfect ratings.

Pros 👍

"After trying several telescopes, this one is definitely the best for beginners," one fan wrote. "It's easy to assemble, and the quality is good for the price. The moon looks amazing, and I even saw Saturn's rings!"

Shoppers were surprised [at] how many planet details they were able to see: "We focused on the moon and could see the craters," another stargazer wrote. "It comes with a tripod, phone adapter and remote control for easy photography and operation."

Putting it together is even a breeze: "I've recently gotten into sky-watching as an amateur enthusiast and this telescope has been the perfect start for me," a five-star fan said. "Right out of the box, it was easy to assemble — no confusing instructions or tiny parts to less with, which is a huge relief. Within minutes, I had it set up and was ready to go."

Cons 👎

"The most valuable piece for this telescope is [the] phone attachment, but it's made for a phone from 2007 and before," advised one shopper. "There's no way I can fit my iPhone 15 in there."

"The focus knobs aren't the smoothest nor as steady because there is extra movement that you have to adjust for," one more reviewer wrote. "Other than that, it still fulfilled my childhood dreams!"

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Gskyer Telescope for Beginners

$68$130

Save $62 with coupon

Stargazers on the go appreciate this compact telescope and the carrying case that comes with it. 

Save $62 with coupon

$68 at Amazon

Need a lens cleaner to go with your new telescope? This kit is a favorite among Amazon shoppers.

Altura Photo

Altura Photo Professional Lens Cleaning Kit

$17$20

Save $3 with Prime

This kit includes a lens cleaner, cleaning pen, brush, blower and microfiber cleaning cloths.

"It exceeds expectations in every way," wrote a rave reviewer. "My favorite [accessory] is the blower which helps remove that stubborn piece of dust that makes it onto the sensor. The included microfiber cloth is soft and gentle, not leaving any scratches."

Save $3 with Prime

$17 at Amazon

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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