# I turned into a skywatcher because of this beginner telescope

> When I was looking at taking my first steps into stargazing I wanted a telescope that was affordable and compact so I could pack it away when it was cloudy.

- **Source:** [Space](https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/this-beginner-friendly-travel-telescope-is-the-reason-i-turned-into-a-skywatcher?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3a5fcd37aeee5dfab52296)
- **Published:** 2026-06-23
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #amazon #beginner #telescope #because #celestron #scope #skywatcher #stargazing
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