Best Telescopes for Astrophotography

Want to see the universe but don't feel up to figuring out all the necessary details it takes to make your own rig? The SeeStar has arrived to save the day. This all-in-one solution is...

An affordable and flexible design for any astrophotographer or visual astronomer. The Askar 103APO allows for multiple use cases at an affordable price!

Have you every wanted to easily change your focal distance to meet your imaging needs? Now you can with the worlds first exchangable astrograph system. Easily swap between apertures, focal lengths, and reducers to suit...

This is an incredible widefield astrograph. Well worth a look if you want to get the Horsehead and Flame in the same field of view, or if you're out to image clusters of galaxies.

An aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that produces aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view.

The SkyWatcher Evolux astrographs are super light, super portable apochromatic imaging scopes. They'll help deliver beautiful wide-field images of deep-sky objects like nebulae and galaxies.

The Askar FRA400 is a fantastic astrograph, these are nice wide scopes that deliver nice flat images without a flattener. This size is super versatile and delivers amazing results.

The wildly popular RedCat has earned it's place as a legendary astrograph. These use premium glass to deliver accurate color, a flat image, and a wide field. They're great little scopes, perfect for imaging massive...

This refractor uses premium glass and excellent optical design to deliver a high quality astrograph. These are incredibly fast and wide, it's sure to impress even the most discerning astrophotographer.

This one's a shop favorite. We have a soft spot for high quality, high value refractors. This 3" astrograph hits the sweet spot for wide field of view and portability. This is a great astrograph...

Premium apochromatic refractors are something special. You'll get stunning views and mind-blowing images out of this superb triplet refractor. The Sky-Watcher Esprit uses world class glass and optical design to ensure clear, high quality views.

This is the deluxe NexStar. Comes with a high-end HD optical tube for sharp-to-the edges views, and a robust mount. The AutoAlign accessory means all you need to do it turn it on and tell...

These doublet refractors deliver dramatic, coal-black skies and faithful, contrast-rich views of planetary and deep-space phenomenon that are second to none.

The SkyWatcher Evolux astrographs are super light, super portable apochromatic imaging scopes. They'll help deliver beautiful wide-field images of deep-sky objects like nebulae and galaxies.

Capture spectacular wide-field deep sky images in seconds with Celestron's portable 8" Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph. This incredibly fast f/2.0 system is the perfect companion to today's colour astronomical CMOS cameras or smaller CCD cameras.

With an 80mm aperture triplet objective featuring FPL-53 extra-low dispersion glass, views and captured images come through true to colour and exhibit tack-sharp resolution.

This iconic optical tube provides the best balance of portability, handling ease, light gathering ability and price ever offered to the amateur astronomer.

Advanced Coma-Free LX200 Optical Tube comes w/ Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings, Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror, Schott Borofloat Glass Corrector Plate, Diffraction Limited Optics, Losmandy-style dovetail, and Dust Cover.

4" Refractors are probably the most versatile scope you can get and this is a great example. It's a fantastic scope for astrophotography, and it's pretty impressive visually as well.

An aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that produces aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view.

The FRA series are Askar's fast, wide astrographs. These are beautifully executed refractors that will deliver nice flat images with a huge field of view. The 90mm is a great size and will give great...

The SkyWatcher Evostar series are are beautiful doublet apochromatic apochromatic refractors. They'll help deliver beautiful wide-field images of and are great options for astrophotography.

Please note that edphII has been discontinued. EDPHIII is now available! Since the Sharpstar 61EDPH astrograph was launched, it has garnered a worldwide cult following. Not blinded by the accomplishment and applause, Sharpstar, humble and prudent,...

The generation III 61EDPH moves the series one more step towards perfection in the 270-360mm focal length. It's a great choice for anyone looking for a compact light weight package with uncompromised image quality.

The new ZWO APO's are fantastic mid-focal length refractors. The quintuplet design is a modified petzval that will give nice wide views with pinpoint stars and flat corners. Super versatile with the matched reducer.

The new ZWO APO's are fantastic mid-focal length refractors. The quadruplet design is a modified petzval that will give nice wide views with pinpoint stars and flat corners. Super versatile with the matched reducer.

The Celestron C8 is the direct (but much improved) descendent of Celestron's revolutionary C8 that transformed the hobby of astronomy when it was unveiled in 1970.

For astrophotography, the CGX mount offers a sturdier, stouter platform, with a smoother, heavy-duty belt drive system, electronic and ergonomic features that favor worry free remote operation, plus advanced software.

An aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that produces aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view.

The TeleVue TV85APO provides stunning 4.4° rich-field because of the combination of apochromatic doublet lens and special low-dispersion glass. This combination enhances observation and makes objects dazzle right before your eyes.

For 30 years, TeleVue has pushed the boundaries of APO refractors, as well as eyepieces, to the recognized pinnacle of performance. We were gratified but not surprised that Backyard Astronomer's Guide said of the NP101:...

The new ZWO APO's are fantastic mid-focal length refractors. The quintuplet design is a modified petzval that will give nice wide views with pinpoint stars and flat corners. Super versatile with the matched reducer.

The FMA230 can solely function as a lens to observe the ground scenery or stars in the sky, or as a telescope for direct-focus photography. You should just fine-tune the helical focuser to perfectly focus...

With exceptional optics, top-notch features and beautiful fit and finish, the Orion EON 115mm ED Triplet refractor telescope offers wide-field observers and astrophotographers an impeccably crafted, true-color instrument at a great price.

The Advanced VX 8" Schmidt Cassegrain telescope is ideal for imagers and visual observers looking for a telescope that is much more portable than the reflector or refractor.

Designed for backyard observatories and remote imagers looking for exceptional load capacity to weight ratio, compact design, and innovative features that fully support large telescopes, imaging kits, and the latest in wireless tech accessories.

The SkyWatcher Evostar series are are beautiful doublet apochromatic apochromatic refractors. They'll help deliver beautiful wide-field images of and are great options for astrophotography.

An affordable and flexible design for any astrophotographer or visual astronomer. The Askar 120APO allows for multiple use cases at an affordable price!

The stunning Gran Turismo 71 Apo is the new jewel of the apochromatic refractor world. From the pristine white finish on the CNC tube to the elegant red or gold trim, this telescope has more...

This Z61 refractor gives a high power performance both visually and, when paired with the P-FLAT61R (not included), for lunar photography. The ZenithStar 61 is a great instrument you'll be able to appreciate for several...

The Advanced VX 6” refractor telescope offers no obstruction of the aperture and at a focal ratio of f/8, the telescope provides you the highest possible contrast when viewing celestial objects, especially the planets.

The Celestron C11-A packs serious light gathering ability into a rugged aluminum optical tube. At only 24 inches long and weighing just 27.5 pounds, this telescope is still portable enough to be taken to dark...

Building on Meade's award-winning Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optics, the 10" OTA employs a fast f/8 optical system with high-contrast baffling that ensures crisp, pinpoint imaging to the very edge of the field.

The Advanced VX 8" EdgeHD telescope combines the groundbreaking new Advanced VX mount with Celestron's best optics, the EdgeHD optical system. This setup offers the astroimager maximum versatility - allowing up to 3 different f-stop...

The CGEM II 925 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope features Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coated optics and the newly redesigned CGEM II computerized equatorial mount.

The CPC is among the best telescopes you can buy for visual astronomy or planetary astrophotography. The 925 HD is light enough to manage on your own, but gathers enough light to show detail in deep...

The CPC is among the best telescopes you can buy for visual astronomy or planetary astrophotography. The 1100 HD gathers enough light to show detail in deep sky objects like galaxies and nebulae.

The CPC is among the best telescopes you can buy for visual astronomy or planetary astrophotography. The 800 HD is light enough to manage on your own, but gathers enough light to show detail in deep...

The Quattro imaging Newtonian is an affordable, large aperture astrograph, ideal for users searching for a fast imaging system that will work for both astrophotography and visual astronomy.

Sometimes there's no substitute for extra aperture. This 108mm refractor can gather a lot of light and will bring out extraordinary detail in the faintest deep sky objects. This is a great astrograph for any...