Telescopes: Top 3 Compared — Ranked Lab
#1
Orion 09007 SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial Reflector
~$319
★★★★ 4.5/5
8.8/10 avg
#2
Gskyer 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical
~$69
★★★★ 4.4/5
8.6/10 avg
#3
Celestron 21024 FirstScope Moon Kit Telescope
~$52
★★★★ 4.4/5
8.6/10 avg

Orion 09007 SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial Reflector vs Gskyer 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical vs Celestron 21024 FirstScope Moon Kit Telescope

MetricReflectorAstronomicalTelescope
Quality9.2/10 Best
9.0/10
9.0/10
Features8.9/10 Best
8.7/10
8.7/10
Ease of Use8.7/10 Best
8.5/10
8.5/10
Value8.5/10 Best
8.3/10
8.3/10
Price~$319~$69~$52
Rating4.5/54.4/54.4/5

Score Breakdown

Quality
Reflector
9.2
Astronomical
9.0
Telescope
9.0
Features
Reflector
8.9
Astronomical
8.7
Telescope
8.7
Ease of Use
Reflector
8.7
Astronomical
8.5
Telescope
8.5
Value
Reflector
8.5
Astronomical
8.3
Telescope
8.3

Strengths & Weaknesses

Orion 09007 SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial Reflector
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.2/10

Orion 09007 SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial Reflector
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.5/10

Gskyer 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.0/10

Gskyer 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.3/10

Celestron 21024 FirstScope Moon Kit Telescope
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.0/10

Celestron 21024 FirstScope Moon Kit Telescope
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.3/10

Our Verdict
Orion 09007 SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial Reflector

The Orion 09007 SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial Reflector takes our top spot, but the Gskyer 70mm Aperture 400mm AZ Mount Astronomical is a compelling alternative if you prioritize different features. Check our full rankings for the complete picture.

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