Best Amazon Prime Day telescope deals 2025: Hurry to save big on skywatching

A person standing near a Unistellar Equinox 2 telescope, in a field, with a Space Prime Day deals badge to the left.
(Image credit: Jase Parnell-Brookes)

It's the last day of Amazon Prime Day and prices on the best telescopes could jump up at any moment. We would advise getting your purchases in sooner rather than later as many of these deals are expiring over the next few days. Now is a great time to invest in a new telescope with the new moon on July 24, the perfect opportunity to spot dim celestial objects like nebulas and galaxies.

One of the best deals we have spotted is $600 off the Unistellar eQuinox 2and it's our best overall telescope in our best smart telescopes guide. It even features in five of our other telescope guides so you know that we really love it for easy stargazing to getting rare views of deep-space objects. Smart telescopes also make it easier to spot Saturn's return to the night sky.

Amazon Prime Day ends today so if you are after any skywatching or astrophotography gear, we have you covered. If you want super portable optics for stargazing, check out our best Prime Day binoculars round-up but for all the deals we have found across optics, tech and entertainment, check our Amazon Prime Day hub.


Amazon Prime Day 2025 telescope deals

Best US Prime Day telescope deals

Unistellar eQuinox 2
Unistellar eQuinox 2 : was $2,799 now $2,199 at BHPhoto

Save $600 on the Unistellar eQuinox 2 in this amazing anti-Prime deal from BH Photo and Video. Enjoy relaxed and easy views of the universe with the capability to capture them all on a 6.4MP.

It's our favourite smart telescope in our best smart telescopes guide and we gave it four and a half stars in our full Unistellar eQuinox 2 review.

This deal ends on July 13.

Unistellar eQuinox 2
Unistellar eQuinox 2 with backpack: was $2,799 now $2,499 at Amazon

Save $300 on the Unistellar eQuinox 2, a smart telescope that features an 11-hour battery life as well as an image resolution of 6.4MP and 450mm focal length.

This bundle comes with the official Unistellar backpack included for taking to dark sky sites. We like this telescope so much that we rated this as the best smart telescope out there.

Unistellar Odyssey Pro
Unistellar Odyssey Pro (Red): was $4,499 now $3,999 at Amazon

Save $500 on this smart telescope that is also super portable. It's simple to use and autofocuses on celestial objects, now with a high-quality Nikon eyepiece.

We gave the non-pro version four and half stars out of five in our full Unistellar Odyssey review.

Unistellar eVscope 2
Unistellar eVscope 2: was $4,999 now $4,699 at Unistellar US

Save $300 on this powerful smart telescope. Automatically slew to and image over 5000 celestial objects, including 37 million stars.

We gave it four and half stars out of five in our full eVscope 2 review.

$300 off all Unistellar telescopes ends on July 14.

ZWO Seestar S30
ZWO Seestar S30: was $429 now $399 at Amazon

Save $30 on a smart telescope we rated. four out of five stars. In our full ZWO Seestar S30 review, we praised the fast set-up and excellent interface on the Seestar app.

This telescope is highly portable and lightweight so it's easy to take to dark sky sites. It photographs celestial objects so you can cherish these memories forever!

ZWO Seestar S30
ZWO Seestar S50: was $575 now $546 at Amazon

Save $29 on an affordable smart telescope that can get amazing views of the night sky at the push of a button.

We gave it four and a half stars in our full ZWO Seestar S50 review for its intuitive app, easy set-up and electronic dew heater that prevents fogging.

Celestron NexStar 8SE
Celestron NexStar 8SE: was $1,699 now $1,499 at Amazon

Save $200 on the best motorized telescope in our best telescopes guide. We rated it four and a half stars in our NexStar 8SE review.

It features an eight-inch aperture, a useful magnification of up to 180x, an easy-to-operate hand controller and stunning optics, perfect for almost any night sky object.

StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ Refractor Telescope
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ: was $490 now $385 at Amazon

Save $105 on this must-have telescope for beginners. The StarSense Explorer app makes navigating the night sky a breeze.

In our Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ review, we praised the simple assembly and the ease of use when finding celestial objects.

Note: This scope has dropped a further $15 in price.

Best UK Prime Day telescope deals

Unistellar  eVscope 2
Unistellar eVscope 2: was £3,999 now £3,699 at Unistellar US

Save £300 on one of Unistellar's most powerful smart telescopes. It has a 7.7MP camera and an exclusive eyepiece for traditional viewing.

We rated it four and a half stars in our full Unistellar eVscope 2 review.

£300 off all Unistellar telescopes ends on July 14.

Unistellar  Odyssey Pro
Unistellar Odyssey Pro: was £3,499 now £3,199 at Unistellar US

Save £300 on a powerful smart telescope that is highly portable and great for taking to dark sky sites. The pro version has an exclusive Nikon-made eyepiece.

We rated the non-pro model four and a half stars in our full Unistellar Odyssey review.

£300 off all Unistellar telescopes ends on July 14.

ZWO Seestar S50
ZWO Seestar S50: was £620 now £549 at Amazon

Save over £70 on this casual smart telescope that is perfect for beginners. It is capable of solar astronomy and can take photos of all your celestial targets.

We rated it four and a half stars in our full ZWO Seestar S50 review.

Celestron NexStar 8SE
Celestron NexStar 8SE: was £1,700 now £1,499 at Amazon

Save over £200 on what we think is the best motorized telescope out there. You will need to join Prime to get access to the lowest price.

We reviewed the Celestron NexStar 8SE and rated it very highly, praising the sharpness of the image and incredibly bright views.

Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ: was £480 now £350 at Amazon

Save £130 on this excellent reflector model from Celestron, it features the Starsense technology that works with your smartphone to find your chosen targets.

We spotted a range of galaxies, including the Andromeda galaxy, in our StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ review.

Note: This deal dropped a further £15 in price.

Celestron Signature Series Firstscope 76mm
Celestron Signature Series Firstscope 76mm: was £70 now £50 at Amazon

Save £20 on a great first telescope for the space-obsessed youngster in your life! This beginner telescope is easy to control and is perfect for gazing at the moon.

It got four stars from us in our Firstscope 76mm review. This version features a limited edition lunar wrap that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

What kind of telescope do I need?

While it's easy to get caught up in Prime Day savings and focus on the biggest discount, you need to consider what you want your telescope for and whether the model will be the best fit for the job. A whopping great Dobsonian reflector might have the best savings but if you don't plan on looking at distant nebulas then it would be overkill.

There are many options to consider when buying a telescope and the best place to look if you are considering buying one would be one of our telescope guides. We have guides to the best telescopes, the best beginner telescopes, the best telescopes for seeing planets and more.

The table below will help you choose the right kind of telescope for certain celestial targets but you should also consider other factors like portability, ease-of-use and size constraints. The best smart telescopes are the easiest to use and operate with smartphones while the best small telescopes are the best option for taking with you to dark sky sites.

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Best type of telescope for observing different objects

Skywatching target

Best telescope type

Ideal focal length

Ideal Aperture

Stars

Refractor, Newtonian reflector

Short to medium (e.g. 500mm - 1000mm)

3-6 inches (80-150mm)

The moon

Refractor, Newtonian reflector

Short to medium (e.g. 500mm - 1000mm)

3-6 inches (80-150mm)

Planets

Refractor, Schmidt- Cassegrain (catadioptric)

Medium to long (e.g. 1000mm - 2000mm+)

4-10 inches (100-250mm)

Nebulas

Newtonian reflector, Schmidt-Cassegrain (catadioptric)

Medium to long (e.g. 800mm - 2000mm+)

6-12+ inches (150-300mm+)

Galaxies

Newtonian reflector, Schmidt-Cassegrain (catadioptric)

Medium to long (e.g. 1000mm - 2000mm+)

8-16+ inches (200-400mm+)

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Harry Bennett
E-commerce Staff Writer

Harry joined Space.com in December 2024 as an e-commerce staff writer covering cameras, optics, and skywatching content. Based in the UK, Harry graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in American Literature with Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia before moving to South Korea to teach English. A keen photographer, Harry has strong experience with astrophotography and has captured celestial objects with a range of cameras. As a lifelong skywatcher, Harry remembers watching the Perseid meteor shower every summer in his hometown and being amazed by the wonders of the night sky.

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