Rank #5 in Beginner Telescopes & Astronomy
Celestron Cometron FirstScope 76mm Tabletop Telescope
by Celestron · Ages 8+
A long-standing beginner favorite that is no longer a bargain: Amazon currently lists it through third-party sellers only at $186.56, well above the street price that made its reputation. Still stable and genuinely grab-and-go, but the cheaper picks above it are the better buy today.
Best price at
Amazon
$186.56
Price checked Sep 4, 2026
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👑 Premium PickWhat we like
- ↑Stable tabletop base
- ↑76mm aperture in a grab-and-go body
- ↑No fiddly tripod to fight
- ↑Long-standing r/telescopes beginner favorite
Worth knowing
- ↓Now $186.56 - far above its historic street price
- ↓Amazon listing is third-party sellers only
- ↓Needs a table or steady surface
- ↓Basic included eyepieces
What buyers say
Based on 83 buyer mentionsBuyers praise suitability for beginners, visibility, value for money and ease of use. Some flag adjustability.
↑ Suitability for beginners↑ Visibility↑ Value for money↑ Ease of use↓ Adjustability
Specs
- Aperture
- 76mm
- Focal Length
- 300mm
- Mount
- Tabletop Dobsonian
- Max Useful Magnification
- ~150x
- Weight
- ~4 lb