Why are there no telescopes in stock?

Why are all telescopes on back order?

In 2020 and into 2021, the telescope industry has experienced record demand that has resulted in very limited supply. We are sold out of many models, with hundreds of telescopes on backorder with manufacturers. We can't predict when specific models will be available, and have therefore chosen not to offer pre-sales.

Why are telescopes so expensive now?

It is recognized as a long tube that increases in length until it gets to the lens. This lens requires special crafting, which is why they are so expensive. … Reflector telescopes are expensive mostly because their mirrors can be large, and thus need to be flattened out and polished.

Are Celestron telescopes made in the USA?

Celestron is a company based in Torrance, California, United States, that manufactures telescopes and distributes telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, microscopes, and accessories manufactured by its parent company, the Synta Technology Corporation of Taiwan.

Do telescopes hold their value?

Astrophysics refractors tend to go up in price of what they were new because they are hard to come by (long wait list). Some really expensive scopes can be reduced as much as 50%. The Orion XT8 has been sold for a long time and the used market is pretty stable on those.

Why are all telescopes sold out?

"In 2020, the entire worldwide telescope industry, including manufacturers and retailers, have seen an unexpected and unprecedented demand for products due to the COVID 19 pandemic and the media attention for Comet NEOWISE, causing some products to temporarily run out of stock.

Is Meade telescopes still in business?

Meade is still selling products on its site as usual. In posts on Facebook, Meade Instruments stated, “We will continue to support our products, our customers, and our network of dealers throughout this process. Our customers will remain our highest priority.

Is buying a telescope worth it?

So, yes, it is worth getting one. Many of these you can see in urban skies but, obviously, the darker the better. Get the best you can afford. Avoid very cheap scopes with the smaller (less than one inch diameter) eyepieces and jiggly mounts.

What can you see with a 20 inch telescope?

What can be seen with a 20-inch telescope?: A telescope this large provides spectacular views of planets and deep-sky objects such as star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.