Telescope upgrade picker

Already have a telescope? Answer five quick questions and we’ll suggest the eyepieces, filters, finders and other upgrades that will help most — with links to browse current options.

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Herculina is a fairly bright asteroid for its distance, but like every asteroid it looks like a star. A reliable finder and a wide-field eyepiece make it much easier to identify the right field and watch for motion.

1/5 What's your budget for this upgrade?

Under $40$40 – $120$120 – $300$300+

2/5 How long have you been using your telescope?

I just got itA few months to a yearYears — I know my way around

3/5 What are your skies like?

City — bright, few starsSuburbs — Milky Way faint or hiddenDark rural skies

4/5 What do you want to improve?

Sharper Moon & planet viewsFainter galaxies, nebulae & clustersFinding things more easilyA bit of everything

5/5 How do you observe?

Quick sessions — grab and goI drive to a darker siteBackyard — I can leave things set up

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How the picker works

Your answers filter common telescope-accessory categories by budget band, then rank them by your experience, sky conditions, favourite targets and how you set up. Budget bands are rough guides only; prices vary by retailer and change often. Recommendations are general guidance, not professional advice.