Telescopes
Refractors, reflectors, Newtonians, Dobsonians, Schmidt-Cassegrains, Ritchey Chrétiens and Maksutov Cassegrains: the latest telescopes tried and tested by our team of experts.
Budget, easy-to-use and smartphone adaptor included. But is this Bresser kids' scope worth your money?
Buyer's guide | Best budget telescopes
A good telescope needn't cost the Earth. It is possible to explore the heavens with an inexpensive telescope, provided it's well-made.
Best telescopes for kids
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.
Can a budget solar telescope be any good? We tested the Acuter Solarus 80 and its smartphone holder
Buyer's guide | Best telescopes for astrophotography
How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and some of the best models available.
Best beginners' telescopes
Looking to buy your first telescope but don't know where to start? We've picked out some of the best beginner telescopes on the market.
The Seestar S50 is among the cheapest smart telescopes available. But is it any good? We put it to the test
ZWO Seestar 50 smart telescope is an enjoyable budget all-in-one. But does it truly deliver on its do-it-all promises?
Best telescopes for observing planets, 2024
Looking for a telescope that will give you amazing views of the planets? We've put together a list of some of the best on the market.
Altair Starwave 70 EDQ-R quad apo imaging refractor review
The Altair Starwave 70 EDQ-R is a four-lensed, lightweight scope designed for easy, wide-field astro imaging
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Best telescopes for viewing double stars
Discover the best telescopes for splitting tight doubles and resolving stellar pairs.
Black Friday 2023 | Best telescope deals this year
Our pick of the best telescopes for astronomy featuring in the Black Friday sales
The cosmos from your tabletop! Tabletop telescopes are a great way to begin your journey exploring the night sky
A guide to the best tabletop Dobsonians and other tabletop telescopes.
Vaonis Hestia telescope review
Add your phone to this manual device to turn it into a smart scope.
Celestron’s smartphone-controlled StarSense Explorer 114mm tabletop Dobsonian
A fun and budget-friendly option that’s easy to control from your phone.
Unistellar Odyssey Pro review
From planets to galaxies, this foolproof all-in-one captures them all – for a price.
Bigger and better? We tested the upgraded Vaonis Vespera II smart telescope to see how it performs
This enjoyable, beginner-friendly option now has a bigger sensor for better images.
Vixen overhauls its classic large refractor in the SD103SII. We tested its observing and astro-imaging potential
Altair's new Planeta 101mm refractor boasts a modest price. But how did it fare with the Moon and Jupiter?
The awe-inspiring vistas from this solid all-rounder belie its moderate price.
Want to get into deep-sky imaging? The RVO Horizon 80 ED refractor is a great introduction, and easily portable
A solid, sensible choice if you’re stepping up to deep-sky imaging.
Top travel telescopes
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.
Askar V apo modular telescope kit review
A refined refractor with swapable lenses that offers remarkable flexibility
Bresser ISA Space Exploration NASA 70/700 AZ telescope
Does this affordable, beginners' refractor really cut the mustard?
This Ursa Major 6-inch Dobsonian is touted as a planetary telescope for beginners. We put it to the test.
A decent option for would-be planetary observers on a limited budget