Telescopes Under $300

• Quick and easy no-tool setup
• StarPointer for convenience
• Quick release dovetail attachment
• Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing
• Rugged pre-assembled tripod with steel tube legs provides a rigid and stable platform
• All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
• Deluxe accessory tray for convenient and accessible storage of accessories
• Download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies

Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.

Patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Check phone compatibility here.

NOTE: The Starsense telscope uses your smartphone as a navigation device only, not to take photos.

The Celestron PowerSeeker 60AZ Refractor is an ideal entry-level telescope for exploring the moon, planets, and brighter deep sky objects with its fully coated 60mm glass optics. Its no-tool setup and lightweight adjustable tripod make it perfect for on-the-go stargazing or daytime spotting, while included accessories like two eyepieces, a 3x Barlow lens, and Starry Night software get you observing right out of the box.