The Celestron StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian telescope is a large manual telescope of the sort that's usually out of reach of amateurs in terms of both cost and complexity. However, its use of ...

If you've decided to get into stargazing and are hunting for the best beginner telescope, you'll first need to decide that type of telescope you're after. If your search to the best telescope for ...

This review, “Orion’s IntelliScope XT10,” appeared in the January 2005 issue of Astronomy magazine. I’m often asked, “What’s the best telescope I can buy on a limited budget?” Usually, I recommend a ...

This review, “The big easy,” appeared in the May 2005 issue of Astronomy magazine. Spring nights beckon observers. As amateur astronomers whose dreams usually outstrip our budgets, my little stargazer ...

What exactly are Dobsonian telescopes? We explain their design and why they have such widespread popularity among astronomers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Media Platforms Design Team When I set out to build a portable telescope, known as a ...

A great value all-rounder with the added convenience of alignment by smartphone, this large yet affordable Dobsonian telescope offers sharp and immersive views of galaxies, nebulae but also planets ...