Hans Lippershey (no, not Galileo) is credited with inventing the telescope nearly 400 years ago in Holland. But he'd hardly recognize his brainchild. Thanks to new designs, new materials and precision manufacturing processes, telescopes have taken a huge leap ahead, improving exponentially both in quality and in features.

All we can say is “WOW!”
Truly, if Lippershey were alive today, he wouldn’t bother inventing the telescope. Instead, he’d simply browse our brands for the instrument that makes sense to him. May we suggest you do the same?

• Beginner to intermediate:
Meade DS-2080AT 80mm Refracting Telescope
The Meade DS-2080 Telescope is a fantastic telescope for a beginner. It features an 80mm aperture that will provide its user stunning views of a wide. The Meade DS-2070 telescop is a fantastic scope for a beginner as well. Its an 70mm aperture will provide stunning views of a many celestial objects.

Celestron NexStar 114 SLT
Designed to be an affordable, entry- to mid-level, computerized GOTO telscope, the NexStar SLT 114 Reflector is loaded with valuable design features.

• Advanced:
Celestron 8 Inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain with StarBright XLT Coatings
Celestron's new 8-inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, offers new alignment technology, advanced engineering, and bold new design at a low price!

Meade ETX-125AT Astro Telescope - UHTC Coatings
The original Meade ETX® telescope was introduced in 1996 and quickly created a revolution in amateur astronomy. It was a stunningly beautiful, ultra-p

• Binoculars