Buyer's Guides

Buying a telescope for children can be a tricky task. We've tested some of the best telescopes for kids and young people getting started in astronomy.

How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and some of the best models available.

If you love observing the night sky through a telescope, these top tips will make a difference.

Heading off on your summer holidays? These stargazing tents will let you transform your trip into an astronomy camping holiday.

Maintain your dark adaptation and keep your hands free while stargazing with the best red light head torches for astronomers.

Interested in buying a telescope but not sure where to start? Read our guide to selecting your first scope.

For astronomy travel you'll need a compact, portable telescope that delivers results. We've picked some of the best budget and high-end travel telescopes.

We take a look at the best Star Wars Lego kits available to buy online.

We got the chance to tinker with the new Stellina telescope. But is it a suitable option for astrophotography newcomers?

Pre-owned telescopes and astronomy equipment are a great way of getting into the hobby. Here's what you need to know when buying a secondhand telescope.

The right kind of domestic lighting can make all the difference to stargazing by helping minimise glare.

Whether you want a toy Space Shuttle for your kids to play with or a Star Destroyer from Star Wars, there's a Lego space set to suit your needs.

Astronaut ice cream and space food lets you eat like an astronaut from the comfort of home

Throw a party that's out of this world with these space themed decorations.

What makes a pair of binoculars good for both birdwatching and astronomy?

Our rundown of the best in Star Trek gifts and collectables for you or the Star Trek fan in your life.

A selection of the best Star Wars toys, collectables and gifts on sale today.

Space-themed interior design and wallpaper to decorate any astronomer's home.

Are you a newcomer to astronomy following months stuck at home during lockdown? You'll need help selecting your first telescope.

BBC Sky at Night Magazine's Scope Doctor Steve Richards solves your astronomy ailments.

Should you buy a refractor or reflector telescope? It's a question that plagues many a novice astronomer. Here we weigh up the pros and cons.

What are telescope mounts, what are the different types and why do astronomers use them? Find out in our beginners' guide.

BBC Sky at Night Magazine's Reviews Editor Paul Money returns from another year at the International Astronomy Show.