Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026: Backyard Astronomy Picks Worth Watching
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest sales days of the year for backyard astronomy gear, and the deals usually spread across the whole week around them. It is also the easiest time to overspend on things you did not plan to buy.
This shortlist collects the highest-scoring products from our buying guides, grouped by category. We never show prices or promise discounts, because they change constantly. Use it to decide what is worth watching, then check the live price on Amazon.
How to spot a real deal
- Make a short list now and set a budget, so you only chase deals on products you already want.
- Look at recent price history. Some items are priced up before the sale so the discount looks bigger.
- Confirm the exact model and size on the deal page matches the one you researched.
- Check holiday return policies if you are buying gifts, and keep receipts.
- Stock of the best-reviewed items can sell out early, so decide on a backup pick from the same guide.
Telescopes
All telescopes guides- Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ App-Enabled Telescope, 130mm Newtonian Reflector, Smartphone DockOur score9.2/10
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ, a 130mm Newtonian reflector with smartphone dock and sturdier DX mount.
From our guide: Best Beginner Telescopes for a Great First Night (2026)
- ZWO Seestar S50 Astronomical All-in-One Smart Telescope - App-Controlled Autofocus AstrophotographyOur score9.2/10
ZWO Seestar S50, an all-in-one smart telescope with app control and autofocus for easy deep-sky astrophotography.
From our guide: Best Smart Telescopes for Instant Astrophotography (2026)
- Seestar S50 All-in-One Smart Telescope by ZWO - Portable Digital Deep-Sky AstrophotographyOur score9.0/10
Seestar S50 by ZWO, a portable digital all-in-one smart telescope focused on deep-sky astrophotography.
From our guide: Best Smart Telescopes for Instant Astrophotography (2026)
- Night Sky Star Wheel by Sky Publishing Planisphere Rotating Constellation Finder for Any NightOur score8.9/10
Night Sky Star Wheel by Sky Publishing, a rotating planisphere constellation finder for any night.
From our guide: Best Planispheres
Binoculars & Optics
All binoculars & optics guides- Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED 15x70 Astronomy Binocular with ED Glass, XLT Coating, Tripod Adaptable, CaseOur score9.2/10
Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED 15x70 with ED glass and XLT coating, a tripod-adaptable premium astronomy binocular with case.
From our guide: Best Astronomy Binoculars for Wide Starfields (2026)
- Canon 10x42 L IS WP Image Stabilized Binoculars, Waterproof L-Series Optics with UD Lens ElementsOur score9.2/10
Canon 10x42 L IS WP image stabilized binoculars with waterproof L-series optics and UD lens elements.
From our guide: Best Image-Stabilized Binoculars for Steady Views (2026)
- Steiner Commander 7x50 Marine Binoculars with HD-Stabilized Compass, Waterproof Boating Optics, Auto-FocusOur score9.0/10
Steiner Commander 7x50 marine binoculars with HD-stabilized compass and auto-focus, a premium waterproof boating pair.
From our guide: Best Marine Binoculars for Rugged All-Weather Use (2026)
- Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 Binocular - Astronomy Binocular Large Aperture Fully Multi-CoatedOur score8.8/10
Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80, a large-aperture fully multi-coated giant binocular for serious binocular astronomy.
From our guide: Best Giant Binoculars for Deep-Sky Sweeps (2026)
Mounts & Tripods
All mounts & tripods guides- Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Fully Computerized GoTo German Equatorial Telescope Mount Belt-driven MotorizedOur score9.2/10
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R, a fully computerized belt-driven GoTo German equatorial mount for heavier astrophotography rigs.
From our guide: Best Equatorial Mounts for Tracking the Sky (2026)
- Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Pro Pack Motorized DSLR Night Sky Tracker Equatorial Mount Wi-FiOur score9.2/10
Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Pro Pack, a Wi-Fi motorized DSLR night sky tracker on an equatorial mount.
From our guide: Best Star Trackers for Wide-Field Astrophotography (2026)
- iOptron SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount Full Package Astrophotography Star Tracker 11 lb PayloadOur score9.2/10
iOptron SkyGuider Pro camera mount full package, an astrophotography star tracker with 11 lb payload.
From our guide: Best Star Trackers for Wide-Field Astrophotography (2026)
- Sky and Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas by Roger W. Sinnott Spiral-Bound 80 Charts 1500 Deep-Sky ObjectsOur score9.2/10
Sky and Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas by Roger W. Sinnott, spiral-bound with 80 charts and 1500 deep-sky objects.
From our guide: Best Star Atlases
Eyepieces & Accessories
All eyepieces & accessories guides- Explore Scientific 82 Degree Waterproof Telescope Eyepiece 14mm Focal Length 1.25 inchOur score9.2/10
Explore Scientific 82 degree 14mm waterproof eyepiece, a 1.25 inch wide-angle for immersive mid-power views.
From our guide: Best Wide-Angle Eyepieces for Immersive Views (2026)
- Baader 1.25 inch and 2 inch 8-24mm Hyperion Universal Mark IV Zoom Eyepiece HYP-ZoomOur score9.2/10
Baader Hyperion Universal Mark IV 8-24mm zoom eyepiece, HYP-Zoom, usable with both 1.25 inch and 2 inch focusers.
From our guide: Best Zoom Eyepieces for Flexible Magnification (2026)
- HoTech 2 and 1.25 inch SCA Laser Collimator for Newtonian Telescope Crosshair SCA-2COur score9.2/10
HoTech SCA-2C laser collimator with crosshair, fitting 2 and 1.25 inch focusers for precise Newtonian alignment.
From our guide: Best Collimators for Razor-Sharp Optics (2026)
- Telrad Finder Sight Non-Magnifying Reflex Sight for Telescope Aiming with Mounting BaseOur score8.9/10
Telrad finder sight, a non-magnifying reflex sight with mounting base for fast telescope aiming.
From our guide: Best Red Dot Finders for Quick, Easy Aiming (2026)
Astrophotography
All astrophotography guides- ZWO ASI2600MC-Pro 26 Megapixel USB3.0 Cooled Color Astronomy Camera for AstrophotographyOur score9.4/10
ZWO ASI2600MC-Pro 26 megapixel USB3.0 cooled color astronomy camera for deep-sky astrophotography.
From our guide: Best Astro Cameras for Deep-Sky and Planets (2026)
- Baader Planetarium 2 inch MPCC V-1 Mark III Newton Multi Purpose Coma Corrector Visual Photographic SetOur score9.2/10
Baader Planetarium 2 inch MPCC V-1 Mark III Newton multi purpose coma corrector visual and photographic set.
From our guide: Best Coma Correctors for Sharp Newtonian Views (2026)
- ZWO ASI120MM-Mini 1.2MP Monochrome Astronomy Camera 1280x960 CMOS USB2.0 Type-C ST4 PortOur score8.9/10
ZWO ASI120MM-Mini 1.2MP monochrome camera, 1280x960 CMOS, USB2.0 Type-C with ST4 port for autoguiding.
From our guide: Best Autoguiders for Pinpoint Long Exposures (2026)
- Baader 2 inch Mark III MPCC Multi Purpose Coma Corrector Photographic Version MPCC 2458400Our score8.9/10
Baader 2 inch Mark III MPCC multi purpose coma corrector, photographic version 2458400.
From our guide: Best Coma Correctors for Sharp Newtonian Views (2026)
Observing Gear
All observing gear guides- Turn Left at Orion: Hundreds of Night Sky Objects to See in a Home Telescope and How to Find ThemOur score9.2/10
Turn Left at Orion, a classic guide to hundreds of night sky objects for home telescopes and how to find them.
From our guide: Best Astronomy Books for Beginners and Beyond (2026)
- OCOOPA Hand Warmers Rechargeable 2 Pack Magnetic Electric 4 Levels Heat 136F USB-C 10000mAh UT2sOur score9.0/10
OCOOPA UT2s rechargeable hand warmers, 2 Pack magnetic electric warmers with 4 heat levels up to 136F and 10000mAh.
From our guide: Best Hand Warmers for Cold Observing Nights (2026)
- Orion Deluxe Quick-Adjust Observer's Chair, Padded Seat 8 to 34 inches, FoldingOur score9.0/10
Orion Deluxe Quick-Adjust observer's chair with padded seat adjusting from 8 to 34 inches, folding for storage.
From our guide: Best Astronomy Observing Chairs
- NightWatch, 4th Edition: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe, Terence DickinsonOur score8.9/10
NightWatch 4th Edition by Terence Dickinson, a practical guide to viewing the universe updated for modern observers.
From our guide: Best Astronomy Books for Beginners and Beyond (2026)
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