An 8” or 10” Dobsonian reflector has long been considered an ideal starting telescope. They are cheap, simple, and will last the observer a...
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For many years now, the Sky-Watcher Heritage 130p tabletop Dobsonian reflector (and its clones) has been a mainstay of many “recommended” lists for beginning...
While not as popular as the Schmidt-Cassegrain or the Maksutov-Cassegrain, the Classical Cassegrain design (employing a parabolic primary and a hyperbolic secondary mirror), which...
The TeleVue 60, a 60 mm f/6 apochromatic refractor, is the smallest telescope in the company’s lineup, and – at least by TeleVue standards...
Sky-Watcher’s Heritage 150p is a collapsible 6” f/5 truss Dobsonian reflector telescope. You could be observing in less than five minutes after pulling the...
Sitting near the top of Explore Scientific’s “ED” series of triplet refractors is the ED127, a 5” aperture f/7.5 apochromatic optical tube assembly. The...
I recently had a conversation with a longtime astronomy club member. A beginner had asked him for advice on getting started in practical observational astronomy. He...
Japanese manufacturer Vixen has been making excellent telescopes for decades. Although they haven’t quite achieved the name recognition of heavy hitters like Meade, Celestron,...
If you’re looking for an affordable option for skywatching, the Orion SpaceProbe II 76 is a solution to get your feet wet for amateur...
Poll most knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the best beginner’s telescope, and a 6-inch or 8-inch Dobsonian reflector usually appears at or near the top...