We've rounded up the best telescopes for beginners, to suit a range of budgets. If you're thinking of taking up astronomy, January is absolutely the month to do it. Mars is at opposition ...

From magnification to light-gathering, here’s how to make the decision between buying a telescope or a monocular for ...

Features and benefits: This is an excellent beginner telescope for younger kids, with an easy setup and a low-maintenance design. The altazimuth mount is straightforward to use, and it comes with ...

Find the best telescopes to unlock the wonders of the night sky and view lunar occultations, celestial conjunctions and planetary parades in January. "There are telescopes tailored to all sorts of ...

If you have a passion for the stars and are looking for the ideal first telescope, the Celestron Inspire 100AZ is the telescope you need.

If you’re completely new to stargazing, a simple telescope for beginners is perfect - this will give you a closer look at the ...

Find out more about how we test. The SkyWatcher Explorer 130M Motorised Newtonian Reflector Telescope is a motorised option, accessible for beginners but with plenty of room to grow, and delivers ...

Too many people buy expensive telescopes they never use. It’s best to get as much hands-on information as you can before ...

Nevertheless it is a good telescope for beginners and a solid choice for anyone who is happy to stick to studying objects in our solar system, such as planets and the Moon. However, there are a ...

Too many people buy expensive telescopes they never use. It’s best to get as much hands-on information as you can before making a purchase.” For beginners, Naz recommends tabletop Dobsonian ...