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Reflector Telescopes

Checked 2026-10-24

Mirror-based designs that offer large apertures for deep-sky observation 33 telescopes · 14 brands

For adults For beginners For kids Refractor For moon viewing Portable Tripod included For travel Budget With phone adapter Altazimuth mounts 90mm aperture 80mm aperture Equatorial mounts Reflector 70mm aperture Professional For bird watching For deep sky For astrophotography 600mm focal length Black Smart Digital Dobsonian 800mm focal length Monocular 400mm focal length White 50mm aperture STEM learning Tabletop mounts Maksutov-Cassegrain 130mm aperture 60mm aperture 900mm focal length 114mm aperture 300mm focal length Blue Waterproof 700mm focal length Red Green

Best Reflector Telescopes

# Item Level House Notes See listing
1 Adult 150EQ reflector with equatorial system 8.6 MEEZAA Adult 150EQ reflector with equatorial system $330 MEEZAA For adults · For moon viewing · Equatorial mounts
$330 See listing
2 Newtonian reflector telescope with 130mm aperture and EQ mount 8.5 SOLOMARK Newtonian reflector telescope with 130mm aperture and EQ mount $270 SOLOMARK For adults · For moon viewing · Equatorial mounts
$270 See listing
3 One hundred thirty millimeter computerized reflector 8.9 Celestron One hundred thirty millimeter computerized reflector $640 Celestron For adults · For beginners · For kids
$640 See listing
4 Professional 130mm reflector telescope for moon viewing 8.9 Gskyer Professional 130mm reflector telescope for moon viewing $330 Gskyer For moon viewing · Professional
$330 See listing
5 203mm 750mm primary mirror 9.0 Skyoptikst 203mm 750mm primary mirror $106 Skyoptikst
$106 See listing
6 Reflector telescope with 130mm aperture and EQ mount Koolpte Reflector telescope with 130mm aperture and EQ mount $250 Koolpte For moon viewing · Equatorial mounts · For deep sky
$250 See listing
7 Skymax 180mm Maksutov Cassegrain reflector telescope 9.1 Sky-Watcher Skymax 180mm Maksutov Cassegrain reflector telescope $1,675 Sky-Watcher Black · Maksutov-Cassegrain
$1,675 See listing
8 Carbon fiber 114mm reflector with tripod 8.0 Explore Scientific Carbon fiber 114mm reflector with tripod $142 Explore Scientific Red · For moon viewing · Tripod included
$142 See listing
9 150EQ 150mm black reflector with barlow lens 9.0 HSL 150EQ 150mm black reflector with barlow lens $330 HSL Black · For adults · Equatorial mounts
$330 See listing
10 Reflector telescope with 130mm aperture AmScope Reflector telescope with 130mm aperture $99.99 AmScope Tripod included · Equatorial mounts · 130mm aperture
$99.99 See listing
Before you buy

Reflector telescope questions

How often do I need to collimate a reflector telescope?

Many owners check alignment before each session, especially after transporting the scope. The samples include Newtonian reflectors that hold collimation well once set, but a bumpy car ride can shift the mirrors. A quick check with a collimation cap or laser takes a few minutes.

Can a reflector telescope be used for astrophotography?

Yes, especially for the Moon and planets with a smartphone adapter or a dedicated camera. Deep-sky imaging is possible but demands a sturdy equatorial mount and tracking. Some samples include a computerized GoTo mount that follows objects across the sky.

What is the advantage of a larger aperture in a reflector?

A larger mirror collects more light, which reveals fainter objects and finer detail. The samples range from 114mm to 150mm, so you can choose based on how much you want to see. A 150mm reflector shows more than a 114mm on nebulae and star clusters.

Are reflector telescopes harder to maintain than refractors?

They need occasional collimation and the open tube can collect dust, so a cover helps. Refractors are sealed and rarely need adjustment. The trade-off is that reflectors give you more aperture for the same size and cost.

What a reflector telescope is and how it works

A reflector telescope gathers light with a curved mirror at the back of the tube instead of a glass lens at the front. That design lets you get a larger aperture for the same money, which matters when you want to see faint galaxies, nebulae, and detail on the Moon and planets. The samples include Newtonian reflectors on equatorial mounts, computerized GoTo models, and a self-aligning scope that finds objects for you.

The tube is open at the front and the eyepiece sits on the side near the top, so you view from a slightly different position than with a refractor. Collimation, or aligning the mirrors, is part of owning a reflector, though many samples come with tools or caps to make it straightforward. Colors in the samples run from dark blue to red to black.

How reflector telescopes differ from other optical designs

Refractors use lenses and tend to be sealed against dust and misalignment, but they cost more per inch of aperture. Dobsonian telescopes are a type of reflector on a simple wooden rocker box, which favors large mirrors and low cost over tracking. Catadioptric scopes fold light with both mirrors and a corrector plate, making a compact tube that is heavier per inch than a plain Newtonian.

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Equatorial mounts For moon viewing For beginners For adults For deep sky 130mm aperture Tripod included 114mm aperture