What is the best telescope in Australia?

The best telescopes in Australia

  • Best overall telescope: Celestron NexStar 6SE.
  • Best telescope for beginners: Meade Infinity 70AZ Refractor Telescope (209003)
  • Best telescope for kids: Orion StarBlast II 4.5 Equatorial Reflector Telescope.
  • Best telescope for astrophotography: SkyWatcher EvoStar 80ED Pro.

Is the National Geographic NT114CF a good telescope?

From our National Geographic series, the Explorer NT114CF Newtonian Astronomical Telescope is a perfect portal into the realm of deep sky observation. Offering a 114mm aperture and a 500mm focal length, the telescope comes with two Plossl eyepieces that produce images with excellent definition and contrast.

How much should you spend on a telescope?

An entry-level astrophotography telescope costs between 800 and 1,500 dollars, and between 1,500 and 3,000 dollars (or considerably more) for higher-end models. Small apochromatic telescopes are the best choice when it comes to astrophotography: they are light, compact, easy to use and provide a wide field of vision.

Why can’t I see anything through my National Geographic telescope?

If you are unable to find objects while using your telescope, you will need to make sure the finderscope is aligned with the telescope. The finderscope is the small scope attached near the rear of the telescope just above the eyepiece holder. This is best done when the scope is first set up.

What can you see with NT114CF?

National Geographic NT114CF 114mm Reflector Telescope – 80-20114. Features 114mm aperture has impressive light-gathering capability to provide excellent views of planets and bright deep sky objects.

What magnification telescope sees Saturn rings?

25x
Viewing Saturn’s Rings The rings of Saturn should be visible in even the smallest telescope at 25x. A good 3-inch scope at 50x can show them as a separate structure detached on all sides from the ball of the planet.