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Best telescopes for beginners: Top budget-friendly picks for viewing the planets, galaxies and more

Telescope glossary

Aperture: Diameter of the primary mirror or lens, which allows a telescope to collect light.
Field of view: Area of sky visible through the eyepiece.
Focal length: A telescope’s tube length. Short focal lengths offer a wide field of view and a small image.
Focal ratio: Also known as the telescope’s speed. Small focal ratios provide lower magnifications, wide field of view and a brighter image.
Magnification: Relationship between the telescope’s optical system and the eyepiece.

Choosing one of the best telescopes for beginners can be a little confusing, especially if you’re new to astronomy. Fear not though, as we’re on hand to help you through the tricky jargon, different models and reputable retailers so you can find the right telescope for you. We’ve scoured the internet and found some of the best telescopes for beginners to suit everyone and every budget. 

You would be forgiven for wanting to do even more research before picking out a new telescope or one of the best telescopes, and we’ve scoured through a lot of brands and picked out the best telescopes for beginners from the likes of Celestron, Meade Instruments, Orion and Sky-Watcher. You can also check out our guides to the best deals from each brand. 

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