For someone who travels
DWARF mini
the lightest in our catalogue
Gift guide
Smart telescope gift guide 2026: the right pick for every budget
We grouped all 12 smart telescopes by budget and picked the one that frames the most popular targets in each group. Official prices run from $399 to $4,599; use them to judge whether a Black Friday price is a real deal.
By budget
Under $600
Our pick
The Seestar S50 frames 9 of our 20 popular targets well, the most in this budget.
Where to buy the Seestar S50
| Telescope | Field of view | Popular targets framed well | Weight | Official price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZWO Seestar S30 | 2.14° × 1.21° | 6 / 20 | – | $399 |
| DWARFLAB DWARF mini | 2.13° × 1.2° | 6 / 20 | 0.84 kg | $419 |
| ZWO Seestar S50 Our pick | 1.29° × 0.73° | 9 / 20 | 2.5 kg | $549 |
| DWARFLAB DWARF 3 | 2.93° × 1.65° | 7 / 20 | 1.35 kg | $549 |
$600 to $1,600
Our pick
The Seestar S30 Pro frames 9 of our 20 popular targets well, the most in this budget.
Where to buy the Seestar S30 Pro
| Telescope | Field of view | Popular targets framed well | Weight | Official price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZWO Seestar S30 Pro Our pick | 3.99° × 2.24° | 9 / 20 | 1.65 kg | $699 |
| ZWO Seestar S50 Pro | 2.45° × 1.38° | 7 / 20 | – | $999 |
| Vaonis Vespera II | 2.5° × 1.4° | 7 / 20 | 5 kg | $1,590 |
Above $1,600
Our pick
The Odyssey frames 11 of our 20 popular targets well, the most in this budget.
Where to buy the Odyssey
| Telescope | Field of view | Popular targets framed well | Weight | Official price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unistellar Odyssey Our pick | 0.75° × 0.56° | 11 / 20 | 4 kg | $2,599 |
| Vaonis Vespera 3 | 2.5° × 1.4° | 7 / 20 | 5 kg | €2,490 |
| Vaonis Vespera Pro 2 | 1.6° × 1.6° | 7 / 20 | 5 kg | €2,990 |
| Celestron Origin Mark II | 1.32° × 0.75° | 8 / 20 | 18.9 kg | $4,299 |
| Unistellar Odyssey Pro | 0.75° × 0.56° | 11 / 20 | 4 kg | $4,599 |
By the person you buy for
For big nebulae and the Andromeda Galaxy
Seestar S30 Pro
the widest native field of view
For small galaxies
Odyssey
the narrowest field of view, which shows small galaxies largest
For someone who wants the most targets
Odyssey
frames the most of our popular targets well
For looking together, not only at a screen
Odyssey Pro
the only model in our catalogue with an eyepiece
Before you buy: check their sky
A smart telescope is only as good as the sky it looks at. Fill in the address of the person you buy for: the planner shows which objects clear their horizon and which telescope frames each one.
What they can photograph in December 2026
December nights are the longest of the year: about 12 hours of full darkness at 52° N. Well placed around midnight: M42 Orion Nebula, M35, M37 Salt and Pepper Cluster, M36 Pinwheel Cluster.
Black Friday (27 November): how to spot a real deal
We do not track daily prices, so we cannot say where the best deal is today. We can give you the official price, so you can see whether a discount is real.
- Compare with the official price below. A crossed-out "was" price above it is not a discount.
- Check what is in the box: tripod, filters, case and power bank differ between bundles.
- Buy from the brand's own store or an authorised dealer, so the warranty applies.
- Compare prices in their own currency: European prices include VAT, US prices usually exclude sales tax.
- In the EU you can withdraw from an online purchase within 14 days, useful if a gift turns out wrong.
Official prices to compare against
| Telescope | Official price | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| ZWO Seestar S30 | $399 | 2026-10-12 |
| DWARFLAB DWARF mini | $419 | 2026-10-12 |
| ZWO Seestar S50 | $549 | 2026-10-12 |
| DWARFLAB DWARF 3 | $549 | 2026-10-12 |
| ZWO Seestar S30 Pro | $699 | 2026-10-12 |
| ZWO Seestar S50 Pro | $999 | 2026-10-12 |
| Vaonis Vespera II | $1,590 | 2026-10-12 |
| Unistellar Odyssey | $2,599 | 2026-10-12 |
| Vaonis Vespera 3 | €2,490 | 2026-10-12 |
| Vaonis Vespera Pro 2 | €2,990 | 2026-10-12 |
| Celestron Origin Mark II | $4,299 | 2026-10-12 |
| Unistellar Odyssey Pro | $4,599 | 2026-10-12 |