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Save up to $200 on Celestron NexStar telescopes in these 4th of July deals ahead of Prime Day
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Prime Day doesn't kick off until Tuesday, July 8, but if you don't want to wait until then, these 4th of July deals bring you a chance to save money on your next telescope ahead of the big four-day Prime event next week.
We've scoured the web for the best deals ahead of Prime Day, and the entire Celestron NexStar range is on sale right now with savings of up to $200, including our favorite telescope, the Celestron NexStar 8SE.
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Save $200 on the incredible Celestron NexStar 8SE, making it the cheapest it's been since January. Known as the 'world's most beloved telescope', and for good reason, this powerful 8-inch telescope can automatically locate and track almost any celestial subject quickly and effortlessly, so all you need to do is observe and enjoy.
On July 25, Pluto will be shining at its brightest, and although it'll still be very faint, this 8-inch telescope will be your best chance at seeing it.
Full review: Celestron NexStar 8SE ★★★★½Featured in: Best telescopesView Deal
Save $120 on the 6-inch Celestron NexStar 6SE. While not quite as powerful as the 8SE, it's still an incredible option if you can't stretch your budget but still want breathtaking views of the planets and deep space.
This telescope will be ideal to view the conjunction between the moon, Saturn and Neptune in the predawn hours on July 16.
Editor's note, July 2: It was slightly cheaper back in April, so we're keeping our eyes on it to see if the price drops even Deal
Save $100 on this 5-inch telescope and enjoy views of Saturn's rings, the belts of Jupiter and bright deep space objects like the Orion nebula and Andromeda galaxy. The 5SE is a great middle-ground between the portability of the 4SE and the optical power of the 6SE.
The 5SE is a great telescope to view the moon and Mars conjunction on July Deal
If you want something more affordable and portable than the rest, the smallest sibling, the Celestron NexStar 4SE, is now $50 off, and is a great alternative for beginners or anyone on a budget but still wants to invest in a great scope. Its 4-inch aperture is great for viewing the moon and nearby planets, and the computerized GoTo will have you viewing in minutes.
This telescope will be fantastic for getting detailed views of the full buck moon on July 10.
Featured in: Best small telescopes, Best beginner telescopesView Deal
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