Sky-Watcher telescope deals available right now

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If you're looking for Sky-Watcher telescope deals, then you're in the right place as sometimes they can be a little thin on the ground, but we're here to help. It's always worth scoping out the best Sky-Watcher telescope deals that you can, if you're looking for a new model, and we've discovered the biggest discounts on the market. 

Because of the genuine quality you get with Sky-Watcher telescopes, it's no surprise that they make some of the best telescopes on the market. You'll also find some top telescopes deals below too and where deals aren't available, we've included some of our favorites along with their best available price. It's worth noting that Amazon Prime Day is July 11-12, so you could see some top Sky-Watcher telescope deals then.

While Sky-Watcher is a well-known and widely trusted name in the optics industry, there are other manufacturers that produce great telescopes. It might be worth checking out our guides for Celestron telescope deals, Orion telescope deals and Meade telescope deals before grabbing your next model. 

Fortunately, there's something suitable for everyone below, whether you're new to stargazing or a veteran astronomer. You'll get some great Sky-Watcher telescope deals below, but if you're looking for a cost-effective stargazing experience, it might be worth checking out the best binoculars and binocular deals on the market. 

Below the deals in this guide, we've also included some handy advice on choosing the right telescope for you, in case you're a little unsure about what to look for. However, for the best Sky-Watcher telescope deals around, check out the discounts below. 

Sky-Watcher telescope deals

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Sky-Watcher Heritage-130P FlexTube (UK)| RRP: £205 | Now: £195

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£10 on the Sky-Watcher Heritage: a telescope that's perfect for the whole family. With a foldable design that can be packed away with ease and unfolded to get observing straight away, observers young and old can enjoy dazzling views of bright deep-sky targets, the Moon and planets.

| Now: £399

Sky-Watcher Skyliner-200P (UK) | RRP £419 | Now: £399

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on a telescope that offers a simple yet effective setup, the Sky-Watcher Skyliner-200P is a fantastic option for the beginner and seasoned astronomer looking for a "grab and go" instrument. Observe "faint fuzzies" and planets with up to 406x magnification.

Sky-Watcher Evostar-90 (EQ2) Achromatic Refractor Telescope (UK) Was £245

Sky-Watcher Evostar-90 (EQ2) Achromatic Refractor Telescope (UK) Was £245 Now £219.

Save £26 on a refractor telescope that features a 90mm aperture, a 900mm focal length and a multi-coated objective lens, so views of the moon and planets are crystal clear. Two eyepieces, a Barlow lens, a finderscope and a tripod with accessory tray are included too.

Sky-Watcher SkyMax AZ-GTi 102mm Maksutov Telescope was $680

Sky-Watcher SkyMax AZ-GTi 102mm Maksutov Telescope was $680 now $557.60 on Amazon.

Save over $120 on this app controlled Maksutov telescope. This telescope is computerized and weighs just 13.2 lbs (all in), so it's ideal for transporting and on-the-go use. It features a 102mm aperture and has a long focal length too, so planetary and lunar observing is ideal here. Users can control the telescope through their smartphone or tablet due to the Wi-Fi and App enabled style of this model. 

Note: This is the lowest price we've seen on this model for a while and you also get 90 days free of Amazon Music Unlimited. 

Choosing the right telescope

There are two major factors to consider when choosing the right telescope: your experience with astronomy and your budget. Luckily, there's enough Sky-Watcher telescopes out there that there's something for everyone and every budget.

If you're looking for one of the best beginner telescopes then you'll want to look out for something easy to set up and easy to use. You can get good quality telescopes for under or around $100, the Sky-Watcher Mercury 607 refractor or the Sky-Watcher Astrolux 76 reflector have retailed in that price range before. More experienced astronomers who might want to make more of an investment can always opt for models like Sky-Watcher Skyliner-250PX or Sky-Watcher Skyliner-200P, which offer higher-end specs.

If it's one of the best telescopes for kids you're looking for then we can recommend the Sky-Watcher Heritage 76 and Sky-Watcher Infinity 76P because of their low maintenance and easy-to-store away qualities. They're also robust in build so you'll get years of use out of little investment and they can withstand minor knocks too. Two great options for introducing someone to sky watching or just in case astronomy is a passing phase. 

The Sky-Watcher telescope models we have introduced so far are perfect for views of the solar system, with notable targets being the craters and seas of the moon and small but bright sights of Jupiter and Saturn. They will also provide good observations of bright deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula in the constellation of Orion (the Hunter) and the stunning Pleiades star cluster in Taurus (the Bull).

Those keen on a substantial step up in quality and closer views of targets will need to consider increasing their budget for a larger objective lens or aperture — that is the "light-gathering” ability of a telescope. For magnified views of the planets, galaxies and nebulas, the Sky-Watcher Skyhawk-114, Sky-Watcher Explorer-200P and Sky-Watcher Skyliner-400P FlexTube Parabolic Dobsonian are certainly worth a look.

With an increase in budget, comes an improvement in the type of technology that has become prevalent in telescope manufacturing: computerized, or GoTo, mounts. At the touch of a button, these revolutionary instruments are able to slew to your chosen target without needing to use sky maps to find your way around the night sky. They’re not aimed at any particular level of astronomer and are often used by beginners and seasoned skywatchers alike, particularly since they also offer a quick and easy align process and take the hassle out of manual calibration.

In terms of computerized telescopes, the Sky-Watcher Explorer-130PS AZ-Gti WiFi, Sky-Watcher Skyliner-200P FlexTube SynScan GoTo, Sky-Watcher Evostar-120 (EQ3 PRO) SynScan GoTo, Sky-Watcher Heritage-90P Virtuoso and Sky-Watcher Startravel-102 (AZ) SynScan GoTo are all excellent choices. Deciding on which one is best for you will largely depend on your budget, whether you’re a keen solar system observer, want to bring those faint deep-sky galaxies and nebulas into sharper focus or are hunting for a bit of an all-arounder.  

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Gemma Lavender
Contributing expert

Gemma currently works for the European Space Agency on content, communications and outreach, and was formerly the content director of Space.com, Live Science, science and space magazines How It Works and All About Space, history magazines All About History and History of War as well as Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) kids education brand Future Genius. She is the author of several books including "Quantum Physics in Minutes", "Haynes Owners’ Workshop Manual to the Large Hadron Collider" and "Haynes Owners’ Workshop Manual to the Milky Way". She holds a degree in physical sciences, a Master’s in astrophysics and a PhD in computational astrophysics. She was elected as a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in 2011. Previously, she worked for Nature's journal, Scientific Reports, and created scientific industry reports for the Institute of Physics and the British Antarctic Survey. She has covered stories and features for publications such as Physics World, Astronomy Now and Astrobiology Magazine.

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