{
  "id": 4034038,
  "title": "Our choice as one of the best budget telescopes now has 17% off — this telescope deal is worth grabbing fast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/our-choice-as-one-of-the-best-budget-telescopes-now-has-17-off-this",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-28T20:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/our-choice-as-one-of-the-best-budget-telescopes-now-has-17-percent-off-this-telescope-deal-is-worth-grabbing-fast"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope is currently 17% discounted, bringing its price down to $414.99, the lowest it has been since Prime Day in June. This model was previously priced at $499.95, making the current deal an affordable option for beginner-to-intermediate stargazers. In our review, expert Damian Peach awarded the telescope a 4 out of 5-star rating, praising its affordability and ease of use. The 5.1-inch (130 mm) aperture gathers ample light for clear and detailed images, while the StarSense app simplifies locating celestial targets. It features an alt-azimuth mount and a finderscope for easy target centering. While it doesn't have fully automated GoTo tracking, the built-in smartphone dock and GPS-enabled StarSense app streamline the stargazing experience, earning it a top spot in our best budget telescope guide. This telescope comes with a 2-year warranty and weighs 18 lbs (8.16 kg).",
  "summary": "Our expert tester rated the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope with an impressive review and it's now at one of its lowest prices this year in this limited-time Amazon deal.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}