Win free telescopes and astronomy gear from ScopeTrader

Calling all astronomy enthusiasts! ScopeTrader is thrilled to unveil our new Rewards Program, designed to make your love for the stars even more rewarding. This innovative program allows you to earn points simply by being an active member of our vibrant community. Whether you're reading articles, liking posts, or engaging in forum discussions, every action you take will earn you points that can be turned into chances to win fantastic monthly astro prizes!

Here’s how it works: the more you participate on ScopeTrader, the more points you accumulate. Each article you read, each story you explore, and each post you like contributes to your growing points total. Engaging in our forums? You guessed it—more points! Posting classifieds - yup, more points! It's our way of saying thank you for being a dedicated member of the ScopeTrader community.

The best part? These points are not just for show. Every point you earn gives you a chance to win amazing astro prizes in our monthly draws. From high-quality eyepieces and filters to advanced telescopes and accessories, our prize pool is filled with items that any astronomer would love to add to their collection.

Win free telescopes and astronomy gear

Getting started is easy. If you’re already a ScopeTrader member, you’re already on your way to earning points. If not, simply sign up and start exploring our rich content and engaging discussions. Make sure to stay active—read more, like more, and talk more to maximize your chances of winning.

Our Rewards Program is designed to enhance your ScopeTrader experience, making every interaction more meaningful and rewarding. So, dive in, share your passion for astronomy, and let ScopeTrader reward you for it. Start earning points today and you might just find yourself the lucky winner of next month’s grand prize!

Where can I see the points I've earned?

After you log in, click My Account in the upper right, then "My Activity." There, you will see all of your activity, month over month.

We even show you how many total credits you earned for each month.

Prizes will be awarded monthly, and sent to the winners mailing address. Each winner will be contacted individually.

ScopeTrader Rewards Program Rules

To ensure fairness and transparency, please review the following rules for winning prizes:

1. Eligibility: All active members of the ScopeTrader community are eligible to participate in the Rewards Program. No purchase is necessary to earn points or to enter the prize draws.

2. Earning Points: Points can be earned through various activities on the ScopeTrader website:
   - Reading Articles: Earn points for each article you read.
   - Liking Posts: Earn points for each post you like.
   - Forum Participation: Earn points for participating in forum discussions, including posting comments and starting new threads.
   - Sharing Stories: Earn points for sharing your own astronomy-related stories and experiences.

3. Monthly Prize Draws: Each month, we will hold a prize draw where points earned by members are converted into entries. The more points you have, the more entries you get, increasing your chances of winning.

4. Winning Limitations: To give all members a fair chance at winning, an individual can only win a prize once every 6 months. If you win a prize, you will not be eligible to win another prize for the next 6 months, even if you continue to earn points.

5. Notification and Claiming Prizes: Winners will be notified via email and announced on the ScopeTrader website. Prizes must be claimed within 30 days of notification. If a prize is not claimed within this period, a new winner will be selected.

6. No Purchase Necessary: Participation in the Rewards Program and entry into prize draws do not require any purchase. Points are earned solely through engagement on the ScopeTrader website.

7. Fair Play: Any attempt to manipulate or game the system will result in disqualification from the Rewards Program. This includes creating multiple accounts, spamming activities, or any other form of unfair play.

8. Program Changes: ScopeTrader reserves the right to modify or terminate the Rewards Program at any time. Any changes will be communicated to members via the website and email.

By participating in the ScopeTrader Rewards Program, you agree to abide by these rules. We look forward to rewarding your passion for astronomy and wish you the best of luck in our monthly prize draws! Happy stargazing!

August prize: ZWO Seestar S50 All-in-One Smart Telescope

The SeeStar S50 Smart Telescope from ZWO combines a telescope, electric focuser, astronomy camera, and ASIAIR controller into one unit! This all-in-one telescope also includes an alt-azimuth mount, integrated tripod, and filter-switching device to give you the most well-rounded, out-of-the-box experience possible! It comes with all of this while still only weighing in at 3kg! Pairing it with the compatible mobile app will allow you to unlock its potential and capture images of sky objects such as the Sun, Moon, galaxies, and nebulae. Using the ZWO Sky Atlas and "Night's Best Objects," you will be ready to plan your evening's viewing session in minutes!

Winner to be announced by August 31, 2024!

Start earning today