Pointing at stars may seem easy on the surface—just mount a telescope to a tripod and you’re done, right? As anyone who’s spent time with a telescope can tell you, it’s not that simple, given that the ...

I don’t know who said it first, but it bears repeating that the best telescope is the one that gets used the most. Many of you are familiar with different types of telescopes – reflectors are the ones ...

It’s easy to underestimate the importance of a high-quality mount. First-time observers might opt for a cheaper model after splurging on an impressive telescope. But that likely means their mount ...

Celestron FirstScope 76: Very affordable and ideal for kids or as a quick backyard scope. Despite the small size, you can easily catch the craters of the moon and even glimpse Jupiter’s moons.