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Astronomie pour les débutants : Astromaster vs. Powerseeker

  • Updated December 16, 2025
  • Alexander Stewart
  • 15 comments

En tant que nouveau venu en astronomie avec des objectifs modérés de voir la Lune, les planètes et les galaxies, je cherche un télescope simple qui ne nécessitera pas une forte implication dans le hobby. J'ai trouvé deux modèles d'occasion sur Facebook Marketplace - l'Astromaster 114EQ Réflecteur et le Celestron Powerseeker 127EQ - chacun à environ 120 £. Cependant, j'ai rencontré des avis en ligne suggérant que ces options pourraient ne pas valoir le coup, ce qui m'a laissé incertain. Avec autant d'informations disponibles dans les guides pour débutants, il est difficile de trier le trop-plein et de déterminer la meilleure voie à suivre.

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  1. Between the Astromaster 114EQ and the Powerseeker 127EQ, you’ve managed to pick two of the most criticized telescopes available. Both use a flawed pseudo-Bird-Jones design, which is widely regarded as poor quality and not worth the price. They have little value as functional telescopes, though you might salvage the tube rings for other projects, giving each about $30–40 in parts.

    For a better option in the UK, consider the Sky-Watcher SkyHawk-1145PS AZ Pronto from First Light Optics. A new one is under £200, and a used model could be a great deal if you find one at a good price. Note that an older version of the SkyHawk 114/500 came with a weaker mount, but it’s still acceptable if priced low.

  2. Both of these telescopes are considered hobby killers due to their poor quality. I recommend searching for small, affordable Dobsonian telescopes on used marketplaces, as you might find a good deal.

  3. Both of these are among the worst telescopes available. The 127EQ is particularly poor—it even has its own subreddit, r/dontbuyapowerseeker. I recommend checking the reviews on telescopicwatch.com for more details.

  4. For a beginner, a simple refractor like the Astromaster 70 would be a better choice. You might spot Andromeda, but galaxies will generally be a challenge.

    The 114EQ and 127EQ both use flawed Bird-Jones designs, and equatorial mounts aren’t ideal for those just starting out.

  5. You’ve managed to pick two of the worst telescopes on the market.

    You mentioned you’re a beginner and just want something simple to look at the moon, which is straightforward. Viewing planets is more challenging, and observing galaxies is complex.

    The moon will appear reasonably clear even with a low-quality telescope because of its size and brightness. Planets require more detail, making them harder to observe. Galaxies are difficult and depend on your expectations. Even with a larger telescope, like an 8 or 10 inch, a galaxy will look like a faint, fuzzy spot. To see spiral arms, you’d need a much more advanced telescope and a location with minimal light pollution.

    Which beginner guides have you read? Could you share links? What specifically confused you? Have you checked the subreddit’s beginner guide under rule 1?

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