Our hand-picked Black Friday telescope deals 2024 will save you hundreds

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We've rounded up the best telescope deals on the market right now — save $$$s ahead of Black Friday on November 29

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Black Friday may be a few weeks away, but the deals have already started. We've scoured the web for some of the best early telescope deals, some of which are the cheapest we've seen in years. If you're deciding whether you should buy a telescope during Black Friday, we think finding a great deal on one of the best telescopes might just seal the deal.

We've also compiled all the best deals on air purifiers, electric toothbrushes, health and fitness equipment, binoculars, cameras and more in our Black Friday deals hub.

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Celestron NexStar 8SE
Celestron NexStar 8SE: was $1,599 now $1,299 at Amazon

Save $300 on the 'world's most beloved telescope'. Explore the skies with exceptional clarity and observe planets, the Moon and deep-space objects. We think it's the best telescope out there and this is the lowest price we've seen it for a long time.

Read our full Celestron NexStar 8SE review
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Unistellar Odyssey
Unistellar Odyssey: was $2,299.99 now $1,839.99 at Best Buy

Save $460 on the latest and most affordable smart telescope from Unistellar. With the press of a button, it'll automatically slew to over 5000 celestial objects, including 37 million stars. You can view nearby planets or deep-sky galaxies and nebulas, and it even works in urban areas with light pollution.

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Unistellar Odyssey
Unistellar Equinox 2: was $2,499 now $1,999 at Amazon

Save $500 on an incredible smart telescope to get detailed views of nebulas and galaxies in seconds. It's a fuss-free telescope perfect for beginners who want to get going quickly, and the app works perfectly.

Read our full Unistellar Equinox 2 review

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Celestron Advanced VX 8-inch EdgeHD
Celestron Advanced VX 8-inch EdgeHD: was $2,799 now $2,399 at Adorama US

Save $400 on a telescope that offers sharp views of many different celestial objects, from planets and the Moon to faint galaxies, nebulas and star clusters. It's excellent for astrophotography and it's lightweight enough to travel with to dark sky sites.

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Celestron 114LCM
Celestron 114LCM : was $439.95 now $359.99 at Amazon

Save $80. The Celestron 114LCM is a powerful beginner-friendly telescope that comes with everything you need for stargazing, and comes with 2 high-quality eyepieces (25mm & 9mm).

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Celestron NexStar 130SLT
Celestron NexStar 130SLT: was $639.95 now $489.99 at Amazon

Save $150 on this affordable GoTo telescope from Celestron. Choose from a database with over 4,000 stars, galaxies, nebulas and more, and it will automatically locate and slew to your chosen object. Make sure you apply the coupon.

Editor's note Nov 19 — This telescope seems to be dropping in price every day. Definitely one to watch.

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Celestron 31045 AstroMaster 130EQ Reflector Telescope
Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ: was $349.95 now $259.95 at Amazon

Save $90 on this powerful telescope — allowing beginners to easily observe Saturn's rings, Jupiter's moons and a variety of deep-space objects. It's a no-frills, budget-friendly option suitable for beginners who are interested in the hobby.

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Kimberley Lane
Kimberley Lane
E-commerce writer

Kimberley Lane, E-commerce writer for Live Science, has tested hundreds of optics equipment reviewing cameras, lenses and tripods, and getting hands-on observations with binoculars and more. Also a landscape & seascape photographer living in South England she originally used photography as a way to cope with health issues, aiming to portray a feeling of calm and peace through her images. Her work has also been featured in a number of national photography magazines and regularly contributes to our sister site Space.com.