Celestron Advanced VX 8in. Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12026)
The Advanced VX Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope from Celestron is a powerful telescope designed for intermediate stargazers. It provides features that are easily usable by stargazers who have a relatively small amount of experience, yet contains enough features to allow them to continue enjoying the scope as their astronomy abilities expand. The scope boasts powerful optics and […]
Orion SkyQuest XT10 Classic Dobsonian Telescope (8946)
The 10-inch SkyQuest Dobsonian telescope from Orion has one of the largest apertures in Orion’s line of XT telescopes. Boasting impressive light-gathering capabilities and impressive optics, this scope provides astronomers with clear images of all kinds of planets, stars, and nebulae. At the same time, the SkyQuest boasts a strikingly simple design that makes it […]
Review: Celestron CPC 1100 StarBright XLT GoTo Telescope
One of Celestron’s largest CPC telescopes, the StarBright XLT boasts an extra-wide aperture, diffraction-limited technology, multiple computerized features, and an affordable price tag. Designed to be easy to carry, simple to use, and gentle on the wallet, this telescope gives amateur astronomers unforgettable views of the sun, moon, planets, and deep sky objects. Receiving strong positive […]
Orion StarBlast 4.5 Equatorial Reflector Telescope (09798)
The Orion StarBlast 4.5 is one of the company’s line of reflector telescopes. This scope, with its 4.5 in. aperture and decent optics, provides views that make it an excellent value for beginning astronomers who do not want to spend large sums of money on their first or second telescopes. In addition to these views, […]
Orion StarBlast 6 Astro Reflector Telescope (10016)
The Orion StarBlast is one of Orion’s line of reflector telescopes. Offering one of the largest apertures of the series, it boasts correspondingly strong optics that make it an appealing choice for both beginning and seasoned astronomers. Perhaps almost as important, the StarBlast possesses a compact tabletop design that allows it to be easily transported […]
Orion 9024 AstroView 90mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope
Orion’s pleasing AstroView telescope is a 90mm equatorial refractor telescope. As such, it uses the refractor technology to produce clear images of the nighttime sky. Possessing strong reviews from other owners, and boasting strong optical specs and a sturdy design, it is an appealing choice for experienced and amateur astronomers alike. These features in combination […]
Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70AZ Refractor Telescope
The Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70AZ refractor telescope is an excellent choice for amateur astronomers who wish to use one scope to view both the sky and the earth. The AstroMaster sports erect image optics to give you this versatility, a pre-assembled tripod and permanently attached StarPointer for ease of use, and an affordable price tag. […]
Review: Orion 09007 SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial Reflector Telescope
The SpaceProbe from Orion is a solid and relatively inexpensive telescope ideal for beginners to the hobby. It provides you with Orion’s clear and precise guidance for amateurs along with strong optical abilities to give you clear and engaging views of the nighttime sky. Praised by reviewers for the quality of its images, the SpaceProbe […]
Best Telescopes Under $1,000
There are many telescopes on the market today. Even limiting your budget to less than $1,000 can leave you with an overwhelming array from which to choose. However, there are a few characteristics that define the best of these scopes. For instance, large apertures, top notch refractor technology, strong optics, portability, and ease of assembly […]
Astronomy & Telescopes: A Brief History
Modern scopes have been a long time in the making. Astronomy is one of the oldest natural sciences, its origins dating back before prehistoric times. It is the study and observation of objects in the sky, such as planets, stars, comets, asteroids and nebulae. In the past, there was not a distinction between astronomy and […]