{"id":203,"date":"2024-06-10T18:48:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T18:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuclearlabrat.com\/?p=203"},"modified":"2024-06-14T16:17:34","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T16:17:34","slug":"best-beginner-telescopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuclearlabrat.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/10\/best-beginner-telescopes\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Telescopes For Beginners of 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column203_96f375-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column203_96f375-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column203_96f375-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column203_96f375-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column203_96f375-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column203_96f375-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column203_96f375-7f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column203_96f375-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column203_96f375-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column203_96f375-7f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>If you are thinking about getting into stargazing then you will need a telescope. Stargazing and astrophotography can be an expensive hobby. It&#8217;s best to research telescopes so you know what to look for and what to avoid. Not every telescope is created equal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id203_8cbc2f-e2 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id203_8cbc2f-e2 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id203_8cbc2f-e2 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id203_8cbc2f-e2 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_63005f-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_63005f-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_63005f-b4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_63005f-b4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_63005f-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_63005f-b4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_63005f-b4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_63005f-b4\">What Are The Best Beginner Telescopes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to this question isn&#8217;t very straightforward. It depends on what you want to get out of the telescope. Some are better for viewing deep-sky objects while some are better for viewing planets and moons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-unistellar-equinox-2\">Unistellar eQuinox 2&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Unistellar makes very high-quality smart telescopes. They are also a bit pricey. They are great for astrophotography and for viewing in areas with a lot of light pollution. Another perk is that your images can contribute to astronomical research. Maybe you&#8217;re not interested in that. Maybe you want that experience of looking through an eyepiece. If that&#8217;s the case, then maybe a smart telescope isn&#8217;t for you. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id203_6f18fc-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id203_6f18fc-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id203_6f18fc-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id203_6f18fc-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id203_6f18fc-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id203_6f18fc-2e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id203_6f18fc-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 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srcset=\"https:\/\/nuclearlabrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ES-EQUINOX2_4_1390x1390-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nuclearlabrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ES-EQUINOX2_4_1390x1390-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/nuclearlabrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ES-EQUINOX2_4_1390x1390-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/nuclearlabrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ES-EQUINOX2_4_1390x1390-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/nuclearlabrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ES-EQUINOX2_4_1390x1390.webp 1390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns203_4d8459-41{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns203_4d8459-41 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns203_4d8459-41 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns203_4d8459-41 .kt-btn-wrap-0 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class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Buy On Explore Scientific<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column203_456fb2-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column203_456fb2-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column203_456fb2-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column203_456fb2-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column203_456fb2-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column203_456fb2-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column203_456fb2-21{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column203_456fb2-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column203_456fb2-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column203_456fb2-21\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\" id=\"aioseo-specs\">Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Mirror Diameter: 114mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Focal Length:&nbsp;450 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Mount: Motorized Alt-Az<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Image resolution:&nbsp;6.2 Mpx<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\" id=\"aioseo-best-for-viewing\">Best For Viewing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Lunar and Planetary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Deep-sky Objects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column203_b7b195-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column203_b7b195-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column203_b7b195-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column203_b7b195-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column203_b7b195-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column203_b7b195-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column203_b7b195-a2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column203_b7b195-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column203_b7b195-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column203_b7b195-a2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_64059c-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_64059c-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_64059c-3d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_64059c-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_64059c-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_64059c-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_64059c-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_64059c-3d\">Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Smart Technology Integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Real-Time Image Enhancement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Portability and Compact Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Community and Science Contributions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_de85f9-27, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_de85f9-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_de85f9-27\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_de85f9-27 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_de85f9-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_de85f9-27\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_de85f9-27 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_de85f9-27\">Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">High Price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Limited Manual Control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Dependence on Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Battery Life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_df9a92-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_df9a92-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_df9a92-9c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_df9a92-9c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_df9a92-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_df9a92-9c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_df9a92-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_df9a92-9c\">Sky-Watcher EvoStar 100 APO Doublet Refractor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sky-Watcher EvoStar 100 APO Doublet Refractor is a high-quality telescope designed for astrophotography and visual observation. It features a 100mm apochromatic doublet lens system, providing excellent color correction and sharp images. With a focal length of 900mm and a focal ratio of f\/9, it offers a good balance between magnification and wide-field views. It doesn&#8217;t come with a mount, though. This could be seen as a pro or a con. It means you&#8217;re not stuck with a mount you don&#8217;t want.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id203_727e27-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id203_727e27-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id203_727e27-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id203_727e27-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id203_727e27-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id203_727e27-9f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id203_727e27-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns203_13cd3b-43 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns203_13cd3b-43 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns203_13cd3b-43\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn203_af8ed3-f2.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn203_af8ed3-f2 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VfylNm\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Buy On Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column203_a26877-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column203_a26877-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column203_a26877-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column203_a26877-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column203_a26877-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column203_a26877-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column203_a26877-b4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column203_a26877-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column203_a26877-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column203_a26877-b4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_53e8d6-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_53e8d6-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_53e8d6-bf\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_53e8d6-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_53e8d6-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_53e8d6-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_53e8d6-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_53e8d6-bf\">Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Aperture:<\/strong>&nbsp;100mm (3.94&#8243;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Focal Length:<\/strong>&nbsp;900mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Focal Ratio:<\/strong>&nbsp;f\/9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Optical Design:<\/strong>&nbsp;Apochromatic Doublet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_6d66a4-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_6d66a4-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_6d66a4-5b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_6d66a4-5b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_6d66a4-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_6d66a4-5b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_6d66a4-5b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_6d66a4-5b\">Best For Viewing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Lunar and planetary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deep-sky objects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column203_1d3da5-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column203_1d3da5-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column203_1d3da5-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column203_1d3da5-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column203_1d3da5-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column203_1d3da5-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column203_1d3da5-94{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column203_1d3da5-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column203_1d3da5-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column203_1d3da5-94\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_fef10d-a9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_fef10d-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_fef10d-a9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_fef10d-a9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_fef10d-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_fef10d-a9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_fef10d-a9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_fef10d-a9\">Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">High-quality optics with excellent color correction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Sturdy dual-speed focuser for precise focusing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Lightweight and portable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_99c7f4-fe, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_99c7f4-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_99c7f4-fe\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_99c7f4-fe mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_99c7f4-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_99c7f4-fe\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_99c7f4-fe wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_99c7f4-fe\">Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Higher price point <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Requires a sturdy mount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_7f431c-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_7f431c-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_7f431c-d6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_7f431c-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_7f431c-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_7f431c-d6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_7f431c-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_7f431c-d6\">Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/4kkk0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor<\/a> is a versatile telescope designed for both beginners and experienced astronomers. With a 102mm aperture and a focal length of 1000mm, it provides clear and detailed views of celestial objects. Its achromatic doublet design minimizes chromatic aberration for sharp images. The telescope comes with a 2&#8243; Rack and Pinion focuser, ensuring smooth and precise focusing. It includes essential accessories like a 25mm Plossl eyepiece and a 90\u00b0 diagonal for convenient observation.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id203_e28d9f-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id203_e28d9f-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id203_e28d9f-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id203_e28d9f-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id203_e28d9f-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id203_e28d9f-21 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id203_e28d9f-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id203_e28d9f-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id203_e28d9f-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id203_e28d9f-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id203_e28d9f-21 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-left-half kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column203_03292d-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column203_03292d-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column203_03292d-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column203_03292d-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column203_03292d-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column203_03292d-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column203_03292d-7b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column203_03292d-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column203_03292d-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column203_03292d-7b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nuclearlabrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FL-AR102600TN_Close1_1200x1200.jpg-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nuclearlabrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FL-AR102600TN_Close1_1200x1200.jpg-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nuclearlabrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FL-AR102600TN_Close1_1200x1200.jpg-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/nuclearlabrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FL-AR102600TN_Close1_1200x1200.jpg-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/nuclearlabrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FL-AR102600TN_Close1_1200x1200.jpg-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/nuclearlabrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FL-AR102600TN_Close1_1200x1200.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns203_b8de49-6b{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns203_b8de49-6b .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns203_b8de49-6b .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns203_b8de49-6b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns203_b8de49-6b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns203_b8de49-6b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns203_b8de49-6b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns203_b8de49-6b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns203_b8de49-6b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns203_b8de49-6b\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn203_45baab-85.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn203_45baab-85.kb-button{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn203_45baab-85 kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/4kkk0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Buy On Explore Scientific<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column203_ff50ee-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column203_ff50ee-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column203_ff50ee-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column203_ff50ee-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column203_ff50ee-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column203_ff50ee-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column203_ff50ee-e8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column203_ff50ee-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column203_ff50ee-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column203_ff50ee-e8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_f4a93f-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_f4a93f-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_f4a93f-61\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_f4a93f-61 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_f4a93f-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_f4a93f-61\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_f4a93f-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_f4a93f-61\">Specs:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Aperture:<\/strong>&nbsp;102mm (4&#8243;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Focal Length:<\/strong>&nbsp;1000mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Focal Ratio:<\/strong>&nbsp;f\/9.8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Optical Design:<\/strong>&nbsp;Air-spaced doublet achromatic refractor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_aec7c7-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_aec7c7-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_aec7c7-29\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_aec7c7-29 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_aec7c7-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_aec7c7-29\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_aec7c7-29 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_aec7c7-29\">Best For Viewing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Lunar and Planetary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Bright deep-sky <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column203_081db5-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column203_081db5-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column203_081db5-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column203_081db5-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column203_081db5-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column203_081db5-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column203_081db5-96{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column203_081db5-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column203_081db5-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column203_081db5-96\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_60ffaf-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_60ffaf-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_60ffaf-59\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_60ffaf-59 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_60ffaf-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_60ffaf-59\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_60ffaf-59 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_60ffaf-59\">Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Affordability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Portability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Accessories Included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_7d5037-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_7d5037-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_7d5037-5d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_7d5037-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_7d5037-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_7d5037-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_7d5037-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_7d5037-5d\">Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Chromatic Aberration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Mount Stability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_bffce6-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_bffce6-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_bffce6-c9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_bffce6-c9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_bffce6-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_bffce6-c9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_bffce6-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_bffce6-c9\">Explore Scientific AR102 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Explore Scientific AR102 is a refractor telescope with a 102mm aperture and a focal length of 663mm. It features an air-spaced doublet optical design for improved color correction and sharpness. These telescopes come with a 2&#8243; dual-speed Crayford focuser for precise and smooth focusing. It includes accessories such as a 2&#8243; dielectric diagonal and an 8&#215;50 finderscope. With its high-quality optics and sturdy build, the AR102 is suitable for both visual observation and astrophotography.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id203_e02925-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id203_e02925-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id203_e02925-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id203_e02925-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id203_e02925-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id203_e02925-97 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id203_e02925-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column203_2a3c47-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column203_2a3c47-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column203_2a3c47-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column203_2a3c47-1e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column203_2a3c47-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column203_2a3c47-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column203_2a3c47-1e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nuclearlabrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC09990-HDR-Edit_1390x1390-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216\" 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.kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns203_915cfb-d4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns203_915cfb-d4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns203_915cfb-d4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns203_915cfb-d4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns203_915cfb-d4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns203_915cfb-d4\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn203_e544bc-59.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn203_e544bc-59 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/4kkkg\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Buy On Explore Scientific<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column203_b2b6ef-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column203_b2b6ef-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column203_b2b6ef-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column203_b2b6ef-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column203_b2b6ef-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column203_b2b6ef-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column203_b2b6ef-72{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column203_b2b6ef-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column203_b2b6ef-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column203_b2b6ef-72\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_2df352-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_2df352-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_2df352-a6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_2df352-a6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_2df352-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_2df352-a6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_2df352-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_2df352-a6\">Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Aperture:<\/strong>&nbsp;102mm (4&#8243;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Focal Length:<\/strong>&nbsp;663mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Focal Ratio:<\/strong>&nbsp;f\/6.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Optical Design:<\/strong>&nbsp;Air-Spaced Achromatic Doublet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_ecddbb-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_ecddbb-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_ecddbb-59\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_ecddbb-59 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_ecddbb-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_ecddbb-59\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_ecddbb-59 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_ecddbb-59\">Best For Viewing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Lunar and Planetary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Deep-Sky Objects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column203_ce345d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column203_ce345d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column203_ce345d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column203_ce345d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column203_ce345d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column203_ce345d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column203_ce345d-5e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column203_ce345d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column203_ce345d-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column203_ce345d-5e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_18442a-1d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_18442a-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_18442a-1d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_18442a-1d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_18442a-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_18442a-1d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_18442a-1d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_18442a-1d\">Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Wide Field of View<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">High Optical Quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Sturdy Build<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Accessories included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_217aff-00, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_217aff-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_217aff-00\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_217aff-00 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_217aff-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_217aff-00\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_217aff-00 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_217aff-00\">Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Mount Sold Separately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Chromatic Aberration <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_0c66db-e9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_0c66db-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_0c66db-e9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_0c66db-e9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_0c66db-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_0c66db-e9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_0c66db-e9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_0c66db-e9\"><strong>Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector Telescope<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector Telescope features a 6-inch aperture and a 750mm focal length, offering excellent light-gathering capabilities. Its Newtonian reflector design uses a parabolic primary mirror for detailed views of celestial objects. The telescope comes with a sturdy altazimuth mount. This makes it easy to navigate the night sky. Compact and portable, the StarBlast 6 is a great choice for beginner astronomers.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id203_e71064-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id203_e71064-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id203_e71064-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id203_e71064-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id203_e71064-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id203_e71064-14 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id203_e71064-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 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