Hurry! Save hundreds on these 9 telescopes with these last-chance Cyber Monday deals!
Cyber Monday is your last day to save serious money on telescopes, but you'll have to be fast, we've already seen some deals disappear into a black hole but here are 9 you won't want to miss!
Black Friday is dead! All hail Cyber Monday! The good news is that if you've been looking for a telescope, either for yourself or as a gift, you can still save hundreds with some stellar Cyber Monday deals.
Over the course of Black Friday week we've seen some superb deals on the best telescopes, the best beginner telescopes to infinity and beyond. This year, Christmas is just three and a half weeks after Black Friday, so Cyber Monday is the perfect time to snag some stargazing gifts.
The bad news is that several telescope deals have seen a reduction in savings, have sold out entirely, or have just returned to their regular price. So while Cyber Monday doesn't technically end till midnight, these deals could be gone well before then.
That's why I've rounded up some of the best telescope deals that are still live, so read on and grab these before they sell out.
Save nearly $1000 on the Unistellar eVscope 2, a telescope that features a 114mm aperture and a useful digital magnification of 150x. It also works in tandem with an app on your smartphone so locating, identifying and tracking targets is made easy. We like this telescope so much that we've rated it as the best smart telescope for larger budgets.
Save $500 on the Unistellar eQuinox 2, a smart telescope that features an 11-hour battery life as well as an image resolution of 6.4MP and 450mm focal length. It works with an app on your smartphone that's easy to use and will locate and track targets for you. We like this telescope so much that we rated this as the best smart telescope out there.
Save 15% on a telescope that features in our best telescopes guide and we found that it's the best for beginners, when we reviewed the Celestron NexStar 4SE. But hurry, there are only a few left at Amazon!
Save 23% on what we rate as one of the best telescopes out there. It features a 102mm aperture, a 1325mm focal length, a Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design, smartphone-controlled and it comes with two eyepieces and a finder scope.
Note: Stock is running low, so you'll have to act soon if you want this deal.
Save 33% on the Gskyer 70mm Alt-az refractor telescope at Amazon. This refractor comes complete with all the accessories a beginner astronomer would want: two eyepieces (25mm and 10mm) a 3x Barlow lens for up-close views of night sky objects, phone attachment and Bluetooth control, a finder scope and an aluminum tripod. Plus an accessory tray and carry bag when you want to stargaze on location.
$100 off the Celestron 114AZ-SR is a big saving on this great beginner telescope, with an easy-to-use alt-azimuth mount and a compact light design, the Celestron 114AZ Smartphone Ready reflector is perfect for anyone new to skywatching. Supplied with eyepieces and everything you need for a successful night under the stars.
Another Newtonian reflector, this Celestron Starsense Explorer LT 114AZ is currently discounted by $40. Like some above, it works with the StarSense app and has a simple alt-azimuth mount, making it ideal for beginners.
Save 35% on a telescope that features a 127mm objective lens diameter that offers great light-gathering ability to see the moon, craters and other planets. It also features accessories including two eyepieces (20mm and 4mm), a 3x Barlow lens and a free download of astronomy software. It's ideal for beginners.
The Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ is a refractor telescope, which is perfect for beginners keen to observe the moon and planets. It features an alt-azimuth mount, which makes it easier to use over equatorial models, and comes with two eyepieces. Save $55
- We're constantly checking the best prices on our Black Friday space deals page for big discounts on the best telescopes, binoculars, star projectors, cameras, drones, Lego, streaming and more.
Those are some superb deals, and no matter whether you're shopping for a budding stargazer or a serious pro who's looking to upgrade, you'll find something to fit the bill.
At least, you will if you're fast because once Cyber Monday is over, all those Black Friday sales are likely to disappear. That's not just telescopes either; there have been some fantastic Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals, including some amazing streaming deals.
Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more.
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Chris is a freelance journalist who, aside from covering games and gaming-related tech, has a taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic. As well as Space.com, you can find his work at The Escapist, GameSpew (where he’s the morning news writer) and more. You can follow him on Twitter @MarmaladeBus.