Seeing the stars or the moon doesn’t have to be complicated; even a beginner can do it with the right scope. By John Alexander Published Feb 27, 2025 9:15 AM EST We may earn revenue from the products ...

The article discusses three main telescope types: refractors (best for bright objects, portable), reflectors (best for faint objects, larger apertures), and catadioptrics (compromise between aperture ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've ever caught yourself staring up at the night sky and wishing you could take a closer look, you might have considered buying a ...

With so many ways to view the night sky, your choices for beginner telescopes can seem overwhelming. Considerations like aperture, mount type, build quality, and basic design are important, according ...

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The Celestron Inspire 100AZ telescope easily slides into our best beginner telescopes. At its core a rather basic refractor telescope with a 4-inch aperture, it's the most at home when viewing the ...

What telescope is the best for beginners? Few things inspire the same sense of wonder and awe than gazing at the night sky. Clear, starry horizons have been mesmerizing human beings for centuries.

Want to capture the cosmos without the effort? The ZWO Seestar S50 is excellent for beginners and astrophotographers alike, and it's cheaper for Black Friday.

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This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. We’ve all looked up at the night sky and wondered ...