20 Best Autoguider Scope [2024]

Are you looking for the best autoguider scope? Based on expert reviews, we ranked them. We've listed our top-ranked picks, including the top-selling autoguider scope.

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1 Orion 60mm Multi-Use Guide Scope with Helical Focuser Orion 60mm Multi-Use Guide Scope with Helical Focuser
2 Orion 8891 Mini 50mm Guide Scope Orion 8891 Mini 50mm Guide Scope
3 Orion 30mm Ultra-Mini Guide Scope Orion 30mm Ultra-Mini Guide Scope
4 Astromania 10x60 Finder Scope + Guide Scope 45° Angled with Illuminated Reticle Eyepiece - Used as... Astromania 10x60 Finder Scope + Guide Scope 45° Angled with Illuminated Reticle Eyepiece - Used...
5 Telescope Finderscope - 50mm Guide Scope Finderscope Autoguider with 1.25' Double Helical Focuser... Telescope Finderscope - 50mm Guide Scope Finderscope Autoguider with 1.25" Double Helical Focuser...
6 SVBONY SV165 Mini Guide Scope 30mm F4 Finder Scope Guide Scope for SV305 Pro ZWO QHY Orion Auto... SVBONY SV165 Mini Guide Scope 30mm F4 Finder Scope Guide Scope for SV305 Pro ZWO QHY Orion Auto...
7 Simmons 3-9x32mm .22 Waterproof Fogproof Matte Black Riflescope (511039) Simmons 3-9x32mm .22 Waterproof Fogproof Matte Black Riflescope (511039)
8 SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope 60mm Multi-Use Finder Scope Guide Scope with Helical Focuser F4 for SG4... SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope 60mm Multi-Use Finder Scope Guide Scope with Helical Focuser F4 for SG4...
9 Orion 13022 Deluxe Mini 50mm Guide Scope with Helical Focuser Orion 13022 Deluxe Mini 50mm Guide Scope with Helical Focuser
10 USB Endoscope for OTG Android Phone, Computer, 5.5 mm Type C Borescope Inspection Snake Camera... USB Endoscope for OTG Android Phone, Computer, 5.5 mm Type C Borescope Inspection Snake Camera...
11 Astromania 70mm Compact Deluxe Finder & Guidescope Kit with 1.25' Double Helical Focuser - Guiding... Astromania 70mm Compact Deluxe Finder & Guidescope Kit with 1.25" Double Helical Focuser -...
12 Orion 52064 StarShoot AutoGuider Orion 52064 StarShoot AutoGuider
13 DEPSTECH Dual Lens Wireless Endoscope, 1080P Scope Camera with 7 LED Lights, 0.31In Lens Video HD... DEPSTECH Dual Lens Wireless Endoscope, 1080P Scope Camera with 7 LED Lights, 0.31In Lens Video HD...
14 Upgraded USB Lens Warmer, Lens Defogging Heater Condensation Prevention Lens Warmer, Fast Warming... Upgraded USB Lens Warmer, Lens Defogging Heater Condensation Prevention Lens Warmer, Fast Warming...
15 Celestron Aux Port Splitter, Black (93919) Celestron Aux Port Splitter, Black (93919)
16 SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope with Helical Focuser Finder and Guide Scope Multi-Use for Astronomical... SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope with Helical Focuser Finder and Guide Scope Multi-Use for Astronomical...
17 USB Fast-warm 2in1 XL Spliceable Telescopes DSLR Camera Lens Active Defog Dew Heater Shield Strap,... USB Fast-warm 2in1 XL Spliceable Telescopes DSLR Camera Lens Active Defog Dew Heater Shield...
18 SVBONY SV105 Telescope Camera, 1.25 inch CMOS Color Electronic Eyepiece, Planetary Camera for... SVBONY SV105 Telescope Camera, 1.25 inch CMOS Color Electronic Eyepiece, Planetary Camera for...
19 Orion 10145 Dual Finder Scope Mounting Bracket Orion 10145 Dual Finder Scope Mounting Bracket
20 StarPointer Finderscope StarPointer Finderscope
Bestseller No. 1
Orion 60mm Multi-Use Guide Scope with Helical Focuser
  • Versatile 60mm aperture Guide Scope with a built-in helical focuser for precise focusing of potential guide stars
  • Designed for use with the Orion StarShoot AutoGuider and StarShoot AutoGuider Pro (both sold separately)
  • Helical focuser collar will not rotate attached autoguider devices during focus adjustments
  • Can also be used as a deluxe straight-through finder scope with optional 1.25" eyepieces installed (eyepieces sold separately)
  • Weighs just 2 lbs., 0.1 oz.
Bestseller No. 2
Orion 8891 Mini 50mm Guide Scope
  • Compact mini guide scope designed for use with astrophotography telescopes up to 1500mm focal length
  • Mini 50mm guide scope with bright, wide-field optics puts numerous potential guide stars in view so you'll never have to search for one!
  • Adjustable-aim dovetail guide scope bracket installs on virtually any astrophotography telescope quickly and easily
  • Very small and compact autoguiding system adds hardly any weight to an astrophotography setup and can conveniently be stashed in an accessory case...
  • Designed for use with Orion StarShoot AutoGuider (sold separately) and other similar small-chip CCD autoguiders
Bestseller No. 3
Orion 30mm Ultra-Mini Guide Scope
  • Compact, 4.7" long guide scope with 30mm aperture optics matches perfectly with today's sensitive autoguiding cameras for easy guide star acquisition
  • Features precise helical focus adjustment with convenient thumbscrew lock
  • Designed for use with the Orion StarShoot AutoGuider Pro Mono, Orion StarShoot All-In-One Camera, and similar eyepiece-sized autoguiders
  • C/CS-mount equipped for secure threaded attachment of autoguider devices
  • Weighs just 7.6 ounces
Bestseller No. 4
Astromania 10x60 Finder Scope + Guide Scope 45° Angled with Illuminated Reticle Eyepiece - Used as...
  • Variable 60 mm finder with 10x magnification with illumination and light-gathering guide scope for astrophotography. Aperture 60 mm / focal length 248...
  • 24.8 mm Dual-Crosshair with illumination adjustable in 7 steps. Battery: Coin Style CR2032 (Not Included). Practical focusing with sliding focuser...
  • Also perfectly usable as guiding scope for astrophotography. The 45° Amici prism with the eyepiece is unscrewable - than a female T2 thread...
  • Generous working distance from 57 mm up to 94 mm from the female T2 thread - no problems with the adaption of autoguiders or cameras.
  • Sliding focuser drawtube with 35mm travel and multiple lockscrews for rigidity. Integrated/Removable Dovetail Bar (EQ/Vixen), with 1/4-20 tripod...
Bestseller No. 5
Telescope Finderscope - 50mm Guide Scope Finderscope Autoguider with 1.25" Double Helical Focuser...
  • This guide scope is made of quality material, sturdy, lightweight and durable
  • 50mm guide scope with bright, which offers 1mm precise adjustment, helps you quickly finder the target in the telescope
  • Comes with a bracket that fits all kinds of telescope, easy to install
  • 10mm focusing range in both sides, helical focuser is easy to use
  • Nice accessory for astronomy lovers, suitable for Celestron, Vixen, etc
Bestseller No. 6
SVBONY SV165 Mini Guide Scope 30mm F4 Finder Scope Guide Scope for SV305 Pro ZWO QHY Orion Auto...
  • Compatible with mainstream auto guiding cameras; 1.25in and M42 mount interface designed for compatible with SV305 Pro and for Orion ZWO QHY and so on...
  • Sharp image; Ultra wide band fully multilayer coated lens; doublet glass and the 30mm achromatic optics prevent irritating reflections can bring you...
  • 45mm back focus distance; Allows easy and precise focus adjustments and f4 aperture optics provides a very wide field of view which will help to...
  • Nylon-tipped thumbscrews; Comes with the mounting rings with plastic tipped screws as not to scratch the scope tube and it can be moved to any...
  • Quality craftsmanship; By using high-level CNC metal processing technology; SV165 guide scope has exquisite appearance; delicate feel and beautiful...
SaleBestseller No. 7
Simmons 3-9x32mm .22 Waterproof Fogproof Matte Black Riflescope (511039)
  • Features Truplex Reticle. Waterproof, fogproof and shockproof
  • Parallax correction preset from 50 yards to infinity
  • Rimfire 3/8" dovetail mounting rings included
  • HydroShield coating ensures a clear sight picture
  • SureGrip rubber surfaces simplify adjustments under any conditions
Bestseller No. 8
SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope 60mm Multi-Use Finder Scope Guide Scope with Helical Focuser F4 for SG4...
  • Versatile 60mm aperture Guide Scope with a built-in helical focuser for precise focusing of potential guide stars; will help guide you to capturing...
  • The helical focuser simply moves the attached device inwards or outwards while maintaining its orientation;this convenient feature means your field of...
  • For those nights when you don't plan to capture astrophotos exposures, this versatile Guide Scope can double as a straight-through finder scope with...
  • The focuser boasts 8 mm of precise helical focus travel;plus telescoping drawtube housing provides up to 35mm of additional back-travel if needed for...
  • The Multi-Use Guide Scope with Helical Focuser also features male T-threads on the focuser collar for secure threaded attachment of guide cameras...
Bestseller No. 9
Orion 13022 Deluxe Mini 50mm Guide Scope with Helical Focuser
  • Compact Deluxe Mini Guide Scope with a built-in helical focuser for precise focusing of guide stars
  • Designed for use with the Orion StarShoot AutoGuider (sold separately), and astrophotography telescopes up to 1500mm focal length
  • Non-rotating camera collar will not cause the attached autoguider to rotate during focus adjustments, ensuring the field of potential guide stars will...
  • Adjustable-aim dovetail guide scope bracket installs on virtually any astrophotography telescope quickly and easily
Bestseller No. 10
USB Endoscope for OTG Android Phone, Computer, 5.5 mm Type C Borescope Inspection Snake Camera...
  • 0.21-Inch Diameter Camera & Semi-rigid Cable Endoscope: The USB Endoscope camera probe is ultra-thin, only 0.21 inch/5.5mm, we can use this Endoscope...
  • 720P HD Camera: This updated one comes with 1280*720, 640*480 Resolution to choose from. The focal distance/Best observing distance:...
  • Easy to use: with USB, Type C Connector, This endoscope can only be used with Android smartphones with OTG function, windows computer, and MacBook....
  • IP67 Waterproof: The Snake Camera is also a helpful tool when you have to find your treasures or other small objects from the bathtubs or pipes with...
  • 6 dimmable LEDs: Inside the camera at the top of the line, there are built-in 6 adjustable LED lights, and the lights can also be turned off, which...
Bestseller No. 11
Astromania 70mm Compact Deluxe Finder & Guidescope Kit with 1.25" Double Helical Focuser - Guiding...
  • Mini-guide tube to quickly find objects and guiding stars, designed both for visual, as well as for photographic use. 400mm focal length. With bright,...
  • Have a built-in worm-focuser with Brass Compression Ring and 2 thumbscrews,88mm focusing range (10mm focusing range with micro-focusing Helical...
  • Take any 1.25 inch eyepieces in your collection, worm-focuser: fast focusing. Prevents rotation of the camera and eyepiece. Or use it as a...
  • The sturdy metal housing made ​​of black anodized aluminum. Looking out not only solid, but is also very robust. A milled and knurled ring allows...
  • Adjustable-aim dovany weight to an astrophotography setup and can conveniently be stashed in an accessory case between uses. "Dovetail guide scope...
Bestseller No. 12
Orion 52064 StarShoot AutoGuider
  • A refreshingly easy-to-use and affordable autoguider for accurate long-exposure astrophotography. Now Mac compatible with Intel-based Mac computers!
  • StarShoot AutoGuider keeps track of a selected guide star and communicates constantly with connected equatorial telescope mount to correct any...
  • Uses a 1/2" format 1.3MP CMOS chip, with tiny 5.2 x 5.2 micron pixels for highly accurate autoguiding so your astrophotos feature pinpoint star images
  • Included software offers automatic calibration and autoguiding with a single mouse click
  • Compatible with Mac OS X, Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Windows 8 Operating Systems. Not compatible with Windows 10.
SaleBestseller No. 13
DEPSTECH Dual Lens Wireless Endoscope, 1080P Scope Camera with 7 LED Lights, 0.31In Lens Video HD...
  • [1080P Dual Lens With Split Screen Feature]: The dual-lens snake camera can inspect the range of 70° in front and its side with the ergonomics...
  • [Flexible Semi-Rigid Snake Cable]: For a better inspecting experience, the wireless dual hd inspection camera is adopted with 16.5ft semi-rigid cable....
  • [Three display screens can be chosen]:The video endoscope camera provide three display screens .One is Front image, one is side image and the last is...
  • [Enough Lights]: The dual hd inspection camera is combined with 7 LED lights, help you see clearly and provide you freely operation even when...
  • [Helpful Attachments]: 2 useful accessories can be attached on the waterproof borescope camera probe for different use-magnet and hook for fetching...
Bestseller No. 14
Upgraded USB Lens Warmer, Lens Defogging Heater Condensation Prevention Lens Warmer, Fast Warming...
  • Super fast and continuous warming with fast start up of 5 seconds to heat, and intelligently reach 122°F(50℃)the maximum given the actual...
  • Protects the lens of your digital camera or finder scope from freezing by chilling fog and dew, enabling the devices to function properly at night...
  • Great idea for warming up water bottle, drink cup, feeding bottle or anything needs keep warm. Based on the USB port design, it is very handy to use...
  • With adjustable diameter and easy adherence, this dew heater strip fits to most size of telescope, finder scope, digital camera, bottle, cup, human...
  • Can surprisingly be used as a special wrist strap/knee strap to protect them from cold weather or emergency low temperature condition, which the...
SaleBestseller No. 15
Celestron Aux Port Splitter, Black (93919)
  • Create an extra auxiliary port on your Celestron computerized mount with this AUX Port Splitter
  • Two auxiliary ports are required to use accessories like the Celestron StarSense Auto Align on telescopes with only one built-in AUX port
  • Adapter has two 6-pin auxiliary outputs and one 6-pin input
  • Package Dimensions : 19.05 L x 2.286 H x 14.223 W (centimeters)
Bestseller No. 16
SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope with Helical Focuser Finder and Guide Scope Multi-Use for Astronomical...
  • 50mm Guide scope will help guide you to capturing higher quality astrophotos. with its 50mm lens and smooth helical focuser, the versatile 50mm...
  • Multi-use guide scope with helical focuser features a built-in helical focuser that allows precise focus adjustments with zero flexure for rigid...
  • High power guide scope features a machined, knurled ring to make fine focus adjustments nice and easy, while a thumbscrew lets you lock-down the...
  • This complete guide scope comes with two heavy-duty guide scope rings and a 3.5" long, 1.18"wide dovetail mounting bar, which is compatible with...
  • The quick guide scope with helical focuser also features male t-threads on the focuser collar for secure threaded attachment of guide cameras equipped...
SaleBestseller No. 17
USB Fast-warm 2in1 XL Spliceable Telescopes DSLR Camera Lens Active Defog Dew Heater Shield Strap,...
  • 【Fast Heat Transfer & Good Insulation】Super fast and continuous warming with fast start up of 5 seconds to heat, Dew Heater Strip is specially...
  • 【Universal lens warmer】: Lens Warmer prevents telescope camera lens from fogging dew by warming up the lens on a camera or telescope; It also...
  • 【Spliceable & Fixed by velcro】: the lens strap can be spliced with double belts, suitable for various lens. The defogging belt is fixed by velcro...
  • [High Quality & USB port design]: Made of premium Material ,it helps prevent heat loss in the atmosphere, making heater power efficient, keep the lens...
  • 【PERFECT AFTER-SALES SERVICE】: friendly after-sales service are provided. What we do will make life easier, better and more fun. We make sure our...
Bestseller No. 18
SVBONY SV105 Telescope Camera, 1.25 inch CMOS Color Electronic Eyepiece, Planetary Camera for...
  • The SV105 electronic eyepiece is the basic method for starting astronomical imaging; you can use the SV105 electronic eyepiece to image it; which is...
  • SV105 telescope camera is suitable for lunar and planetary photography; share the view of bright planets; moon and terrestrial targets; just point the...
  • Plug and play; no driver required; real-time dynamic observation; clear images; compatible with Windows system needs to download Sharpcap Capture;...
  • The image processor adopts dark light compensation technology; which greatly improves the image clarity of the camera under low light conditions
  • Interesting and useful USB eyepiece camera; standard 1.25 inches; threaded M28.5x0.6; can be used with telescope filters; directly connected to the...
SaleBestseller No. 19
Orion 10145 Dual Finder Scope Mounting Bracket
  • Attach two finder scopes or other aiming devices to your telescope quickly and easily
  • Use any combination of two aiming devices you wish including finder scope, red-dot reflex sights, green laser pointer brackets, mini guide scopes, and...
  • Allows use of two finders with no drilling required
  • Great for both visual observers and astrophotographers
SaleBestseller No. 20
StarPointer Finderscope
  • The Star Pointer Finder scope adds “point & look” functionality to any telescope
  • This red dot finder keeps the sky right-side up, matching what you see with your unaided eyes
  • The adjustable red dot is bright enough to see day or night
  • Attaches to just about any telescope thanks to the small footprint, even works great with astronomical binoculars and spotting scopes
  • Includes mounting base and a long-lasting CR2032 3V battery

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FAQ:

Q: What’s the difference between a guide scope and an autoguiding camera?

A: The guide scope rides atop your primary imaging telescope and is usually much smaller. The autoguiding camera is traditionally lighter than your primary imaging camera, and will often include a small mono CCD or CMOS sensor.

Q: What autoguiding telescope do you use?

A: I have used a number of different autoguiding telescopes from the Orion 50mm Mini Guide Scope to a William Optics 72 APO Doublet. If you’re using a guide scope for autoguiding, a good rule of thumb is to use one with a focal length of at least a third of your primary imaging scope.

Q: What guide scopes do you use?

A: Here is a complete list of guide scopes I have used in the past: 1 Orion 50mm Mini Guide Scope 2 Starwave 50mm Guide Scope 3 Starfield 50mm Guide Scope 4 Starwave 60mm Guide Scope 5 Starfield 60mm Guide Scope 6 William Optics Z72 APO Doublet

Q: What is autoguiding for astrophotography?

A: When using a DSLR camera for deep sky astrophotography, autoguiding not only allows you to shoot longer but dithering (which helps reduce noise in your stacked image) is now possible. Here is a complete list of guide scopes I have used in the past: