The article reviews Orion's 102mm f/7 ED apochromatic refractor telescope. The telescope's key features include a compact design (23-inch tube, 8.1-pound weight), and excellent light transmission due ...

The StarTravel 102 telescope has had its price cut by 30% this Cyber Monday, making this a stargazing bargain. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

The biggest feature of the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX that makes it great for beginners is the ability to hook it up to your smartphone. Connecting your phone lets you use the app to get a guided ...

To an amateur astronomer, nothing says flexibility like a good refractor. That’s why I jumped at the chance to review the William Optics GT102 102mm f/6.9 Apo Refractor. Perfect for grab-and-go ...

If you’ve ever tried to map distant stars or planets using a smartphone or tablet app, you know the apps have been pretty amazing for years but are constrained by the devices’ tiny, light-limited ...

Galileo Galilei didn’t invent the telescope. That honor (or at least the first patent application, in 1608) belongs to Hans Lippershey, a German/Dutch optician. The stars weren’t on Lippershey’s mind.

Best telescopes for families with kids or teens interested in astronomy, including a budget-friendly pick and one toy model, ...

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Refractor to reflector, Schmidt-Cassegrain to Maksutov-Cassegrain - this is everything you need to know about the different types of telescopes. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...