Top Telescopes of 2014
The highest-rated telescopes of 2014, ranked by community votes on Peakd.
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One of the world's most advanced optical and infrared telescopes, located on Mauna Kea in Hawaii.
The Kepler space telescope was NASA’s first planet-hunting mission, assigned to search a portion of the Milky Way galaxy for Earth-sized planets orbiting stars outside our solar system
Exploring The Universe, Sharing its Wonders The Gemini Observatory consists of twin 8
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope was launched on August 25, 2003 from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Base
The Very Large Telescope (VLT) is the world's most advanced visible-light astronomical observatory
Celestron manufactures telescope parts, optics, binoculars, spotting scopes and digital microscopes serious and amateur astronomers and hobbyists
Celestron’s signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system, the NexStar 6SE
Rankings reflect community votes. Daily snapshots preserve historical positions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best telescopes in 2014?▾
Based on community votes, Keck Observatory is the highest-rated telescopes of 2014, ranked #1 by the community.
How are annual rankings calculated?▾
Peakd annual rankings reflect trust-weighted community votes. Daily snapshots capture rank positions, and the most recent snapshot for the year is displayed. Rankings cannot be manipulated by companies.
What changed from 2013?▾
Rankings shift as the community votes. New entrants may appear while others drop. Compare with the 2013 rankings to see movement.