Astrophotography Telescopes

Explore Scientific’s collection of astrophotography telescopes is designed for amateur and advanced astrophotographers seeking crystal-clear, long-exposure images of celestial objects. Featuring advanced optical designs and rugged construction, these telescopes are built to deliver precise tracking, minimal optical aberrations, and excellent image quality for capturing everything from wide-field star fields to distant galaxies and nebulae. Choose from a range of apochromatic refractors (APOs) with extra-low dispersion (ED) glass for color-corrected imaging, as well as fast focal ratio telescopes optimized for deep-sky astrophotography. These instruments offer reduced chromatic aberration, flat fields, and superb contrast — essential features for producing sharp, high-resolution astrophotographs. Explore Scientific astrophotography telescopes are engineered with features such as dual-speed Crayford or rack-and-pinion focusers for fine focus control, threaded adapters for camera mounting, and robust optical tube assemblies that minimize thermal expansion and flexure. Many models are also compatible with popular DSLR, mirrorless, and dedicated astronomy cameras (CMOS and CCD), and work seamlessly with field flatteners, coma correctors, and filter wheels for advanced imaging setups. Pair your telescope with a GoTo equatorial mount for accurate tracking of celestial objects during long exposures, and explore our lineup of compatible guiding accessories, autoguiders, and software-compatible mounts for a complete astrophotography rig. Whether you're imaging the Orion Nebula, capturing detailed shots of the Moon and planets, or stacking long-exposure data for deep-sky targets, our telescopes provide the stability and optical precision needed for stunning results. Start or expand your imaging journey with Explore Scientific astrophotography telescopes, trusted by visual astronomers and astrophotographers alike for their reliability, optical excellence, and imaging-ready design.