Over the years of writing this column and putting on astronomy and stargazing presentations, I’ve received inquiries from many nice folks about purchasing a telescope for themselves or that special ...

If you're looking to make the most of the dark winter nights, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fantastic times to save money on your next telescope ahead of Christmas. When you purchase through links ...

Over the years when I’ve spoken with many other amateur astronomers about their interest in the sky most have said that it ...

Telescopes gather and focus light using precisely-shaped mirrors and lenses (or a combination of both). The larger the telescope’s main mirror or lens, the more light is gathered and the more detail ...

With Christmas on our doorstep, many are rushing to buy those last-minute holiday gifts. If you’ve been tasked with buying a telescope for that special someone, there’s no doubt about it: selecting ...

If you aren’t prepared to put out that amount of money for a Christmas gift, but still wish to support and encourage your ...

If you have a stargazing fan on your holiday gift-giving list and you're considering a telescope for that special someone, even if that someone is you, I want you to buy right and buy smart. Get the ...

'Tis the season for well-intentioned shoppers to stumble into the confusing world of telescope buying for a beloved astronomy enthusiast. However, buyer beware: purchasing a telescope without knowing ...

If you're wondering what kind of telescope you need to see Saturn and Jupiter, you're halfway to the answer. Although either of the two main types of telescope — refractors and reflectors — can be ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Christmas is a popular time to buy a new telescope, but there are some things to keep in mind ...