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10 Best telescope refractors in Canada
Best Choice01SVBONYSVBONY SV503 Telescope for Adults High Powered, 102mm Large Diameter F7 ED
Main highlights- Superior Optics: 102mm aperture, 714mm (f/7) focal length, equipped with FMC coating to improve light transmission and reduce internal reflections; Delivers brighter, higher-contrast images for both astrophotography and visual observation
- Reduced Chromatic Aberration: With its S-FPL51 ED glass, this telescope for adults high powered significantly minimizes color fringing; Experience images with true-to-life color and sharp detail, perfect for planetary observation and deep-sky astrophotography
- Dual-Speed Focuser & 360° Field Rotator: The built-in 360° field rotator allows perfect camera alignment without tube rotation; Coupled with the smooth dual-speed focuser(1:10), achieving and maintaining critical focus is effortless
- Aluminum Retractable Hood: The 133mm retractable hood actively blocks stray light, prevents dew formation, and protects the objective lens
- 90mm Focus Travel: This refractor telescope features 90mm of focus travel, enabling precise focusing even when used with astrophotography accessories such as filter wheels and field flatteners
9.7Exceptional
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- 02Celestron
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ App-Enabled Telescope – 130mm Newtonian Reflector with Smartphone Dock & StarSense App – iPhone & Android Compatible – Easy-to-Use for Beginners
Main highlights- UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.
- TONIGHT’S BEST TARGETS, INSTANTLY: The app generates a curated list of the top objects to see based on your time and location. See planets, bright nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters from the city—and even more from dark skies.
- SMARTPHONE-POWERED SKY TOUR: No experience needed! Just dock your phone, launch the StarSense Explorer app, and follow the on-screen arrows to locate stars, planets, nebulae, and more.
- SIMPLE SETUP, SMOOTH TRACKING: Features a manual altazimuth mount with dual-axis slow-motion controls. Follow the on-screen arrows to your target; when the bullseye turns green, you can view it clearly through the eyepiece.
- PATENTED STARSENSE TECHNOLOGY: Unlike other astronomy apps, StarSense Explorer uses sky recognition technology to turn your phone into a celestial navigation system, analyzing star patterns overhead to pinpoint your telescope’s position.
- 130MM REFLECTOR WITH IMPRESSIVE VIEWS: The 5" Newtonian reflector with high-reflectivity coatings delivers sharp, vivid views of the Moon, planets like Jupiter and Saturn, and deep-sky favorites like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy.
9.6Exceptional
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- 03Celestron
Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ App-Enabled Telescope – 80mm Refractor with Smartphone Dock & StarSense App – iPhone & Android Compatible – Easy-to-Use for Beginners
Main highlights- UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.
- TONIGHT’S BEST TARGETS, INSTANTLY: The app generates a curated list of the top objects to see based on your time and location. See planets, bright nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters from the city—and even more from dark skies.
- SMARTPHONE-POWERED SKY TOUR: No experience needed! Just dock your phone, launch the StarSense Explorer app, and follow the on-screen arrows to locate stars, planets, nebulae, and more.
- SIMPLE SETUP, SMOOTH TRACKING: Features a manual altazimuth mount with altitude slow motion adjustment with a sliding rod. Follow the on-screen arrows to your target; when the bullseye turns green, you can view it clearly through the eyepiece.
- PATENTED STARSENSE TECHNOLOGY: Unlike other astronomy apps, StarSense Explorer uses sky recognition technology to turn your phone into a celestial navigation system, analyzing star patterns overhead to pinpoint your telescope’s position.
- 80MM REFRACTOR WITH IMPRESSIVE VIEWS: The 3" Refractor with high-reflectivity coatings delivers sharp, vivid views of the Moon, planets like Jupiter and Saturn, and deep-sky favorites like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy.
9.4Excellent
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Value for Money04CelestronCelestron Travel Scope 80 Portable Refractor Telescope – 80mm Aperture, Fully-Coated Glass Optics – Includes Tripod, Smartphone Adapter, Backpack & Software – Ideal for Beginners & Travel
9.2Excellent
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- 05Celestron
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ App-Enabled Telescope – 102mm Refractor with Smartphone Dock & StarSense App – iPhone & Android Compatible – Easy-to-Use for Beginners
Main highlights- UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.
- TONIGHT’S BEST TARGETS, INSTANTLY: The app generates a curated list of the top objects to see based on your time and location. See planets, bright nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters from the city—and even more from dark skies.
- SMARTPHONE-POWERED SKY TOUR: No experience needed! Just dock your phone, launch the StarSense Explorer app, and follow the on-screen arrows to locate stars, planets, nebulae, and more.
- SIMPLE SETUP, SMOOTH TRACKING: Features a manual altazimuth mount with dual-axis slow-motion controls. Follow the on-screen arrows to your target; when the bullseye turns green, you can view it clearly through the eyepiece.
- PATENTED STARSENSE TECHNOLOGY: Unlike other astronomy apps, StarSense Explorer uses sky recognition technology to turn your phone into a celestial navigation system, analyzing star patterns overhead to pinpoint your telescope’s position.
- 102MM REFRACTOR WITH IMPRESSIVE VIEWS: The 4" Refractor with high-reflectivity coatings delivers sharp, vivid views of the Moon, planets like Jupiter and Saturn, and deep-sky favorites like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy.
9.1Excellent
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- 06EACONN
Telescope for Adults Beginners, 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Fully Multi-Coated Optics Refractor Portable Telescopes, Travel Telescope with Tripod and Phone Adapter-Black
20% OffMain highlights- 【Superior Optics】The kids telescope features 70mm objetive lens, 400mm focal length, and fully-coated glass optics with high transmittance, creating crisp and sharp images. It's ideal for viewing celestial and terrestrial objects.
- 【Satisfaction Warranty】Perfect gift for astronomy beginners and kids 8-12. Keep it at home for moon observing, or bring this travel telescope on the road for landscape viewing. Enjoy various family fun times around this cool tech gift.And in-time customer service for any questions about the telescope.
- 【Powerful Eyepieces & Magnification】The telescope for astronomy comes with 2 replaceable eyepieces (12.5mm and 20mm). Kids can enjoy the magnification from 20x to 32x. The 5x24 finder scope with cross hair line makes locating targets easily.
- 【Phone Mount Included】The telescope is equipped with a custom phone adapter to capture the stunning images, and share it with your friends.
- 【Adjustable Tripod】The telescope for beginners allows different viewing positions with its adjustable aluminum alloy tripod. Setup is super easy, no extra tools required.
8.9Very Good
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- 07Celestron
Celestron - AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope - Refractor Telescope - Fully Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable Height Tripod – Bonus Astronomy Software Package
8.8Very Good
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- 08SVBONY
SVBONY SV48P Telescope for Adults High Powered, 102mm Large Aperture F6.5
Main highlights- f/6.5 short focal ratio; larger field of view; can collect more light; the image is brighter; and the observation target is clearer and easier to observe; very useful for taking wide-angle celestial photos
- Widely used; the refractor telescope can be used in multiple scenarios; such as observinging the moon; nebulae; celestial bodies; etc; the excellent optical performance of the telescope can produce clear images
- Objective lens cleanliness; dust on the objective lens will cause reflection of light; thereby reducing transmittance; maintaining cleanliness minimizes these interferences and improves the brightness and clarity of the image
- Integral hoopd; the tube rings make the telescope more stable and avoid wobbling; and provide a stable support to keep the optical components of the telescope stable relative to each other
- Fully multi-coated lens; uses superior optics to provide clear and realistic views; designed with fully multi-layer coating; more realistic colours for maximum eye protection
- Easy to assemble and use; the telescope is designed to be user-friendly; it can be set up quickly without additional tools; you can find a lot of fun in assembling
- Dual-speed focusing; fast focus allows you to quickly move the focus wheel to roughly focus on your target; while slow focus adjusts focus more finely for optimal image clarity
- Combinations; the refractor telescope can be used with SV705CC planetary camera to assist photography; and can be used with SV231 chromatic aberration correction filters to control chromatic aberration levels
- AR anti-reflective coating; it can reduce reflection and increase transmittance; improving the brightness; clarity and contrast of images; thereby providing a better visual experience
- 102mm large aperture; large objective lens refractor telescope; high resolution; good light collecting ability; f/6.5 focal ratio; imaging brighter; more suitable for the observation of deep space celestial objective
8.7Very Good
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- 09DWARFLAB
DWARFLAB Dwarf 3 Smart Telescope, App-Controlled Astrophotography Camera
Main highlights- Your first astrophoto in 3 minutes: Connect the telescope to the DWARFLAB app, point it at the sky - autofocus, calibration, tracking and GoTo does the software. Tap "Start" and see the live stacking of your target
- Wireless control: Connect your Android or iOS device to the telescope via WiFi. Set up in minutes - watch the shots comfortably on the screen while the telescope works outside
- Ultralight for any adventure: only 1.35 kg - the perfect companion for travel or the garden. Fits in any backpack, ideal for star parties and outdoor activities
- Optimise astrophotos with the DWARFLAB app: Improve your pictures with the Stellar Studio function: noise reduction, star distance, correction and auto. No more complicated post-processing required
- Capture Milky Way & Start Rails with Wide Angle Lens: Up to 90 seconds exposure at wide angle - so Milky Way and star tracks can be achieved effortlessly. For beginners, there are step-by-step instructions (English language not guaranteed)
8.6Very Good
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- 10Celestron
Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor Telescope with Built-in Smartphone Adapter
Main highlights- The asymmetrical mount design offers light weight and incredible stability. Erect image optics enables a fully correct image for easy viewing day or night, terrestrial or astronomical.
- Red LED flashlight - Stowed in the center of the mount head, the flashlight can be used to gently illuminate the accessory tray or can be removed for use as a spotlight when needed.
- Focus micrometer - Allows quick return to a specific focus point for specific targets (bird nests, infinity focus, etc.)
- Easiest setup of any entry level scope. With the folding accessory tray you just pop the tripod legs open, turn the lock knob and you’re ready to go.
- Bold new design - The main telescope lens cap comes with a fully integrated smartphone adapter built-in, perfect for the budding astrophotography.
8.4Good
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