As do many amateur astronomers, I’ve long maintained that a 6- to 8-inch reflector on a Dobsonian mount is as close as you’ll get...
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For anyone starting out in the hobby a GoTo telescope is an attractive proposition. Just set it down, turn it on, and in moments...
If you’re looking for the best value in a telescope, offering maximum aperture on a steady, easy-to-use mount, look no further than a Dobsonian...
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...
Editor’s note: The Takahashi FSQ-106N has been superseded by a new version, the FSQ-106EDX4. Takahashi is one of those brands that is spoken of with...
In most of life’s endeavors, the more you pay, the more you get. More money buys a bigger house, a bigger car, a...
Plus: bright and colorful images; copes well with light pollution; autonomous star-field detection alignment; 12-hour battery; easy to use app Minus: expensive; app occasionally...
Plus: Excellent optical clarity; outdoorsy carry case; attaches to photographic tripods; can take any 1.25” eyepiece; weighs 74oz/2.1kg Minus: No telescope mount or tripod...