If you've decided to get into stargazing and are hunting for the best beginner telescope, you'll first need to decide that type of telescope you're after. If your search to the best telescope for ...

This review, “Orion’s IntelliScope XT10,” appeared in the January 2005 issue of Astronomy magazine. I’m often asked, “What’s the best telescope I can buy on a limited budget?” Usually, I recommend a ...

I'm often asked to recommend a telescope, especially around the holidays, when gift-giving is on our minds. Today I'll share a few suggestions, but before we talk specifics, let's look at the ...

The article reviews several beginner telescopes, categorized as reflector, refractor, and compound (catadioptric) types, each with varying aperture sizes (3-inch to 8-inch) and prices ($49.98 to $1590 ...

The Celestron StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian telescope is a large manual telescope of the sort that's usually out of reach of amateurs in terms of both cost and complexity. However, its use of ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Media Platforms Design Team When I set out to build a portable telescope, known as a ...

If you have a stargazing fan on your holiday gift-giving list and you’re considering a telescope for that special someone, even if that someone is you, I want you to buy right and buy smart. Get the ...

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Throughout the year, especially around this time, I receive many emails about purchasing a telescope, either for oneself or that special someone. Every year I try to provide a telescope buying guide ...