Buyer's Guides
Thinking about your first scope or looking to upgrade your camera? Our buyer's guides will help you get to grips with what's available.
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.
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.
Buyer's guide | Best telescopes for astrophotography
How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and some of the best models available.
How to get the most out of your telescope and improve your views of the night sky
If you love observing the night sky through a telescope, these top tips will make a difference.
Best stargazing tents, 2024
Heading off on your summer holidays? These stargazing tents will let you transform your trip into an astronomy camping holiday.
Best red light head torches, 2024
Maintain your dark adaptation and keep your hands free while stargazing with the best red light head torches for astronomers.
How to choose your first telescope
Interested in buying a telescope but not sure where to start? Read our guide to selecting your first scope.
Gift guide | Star Wars Lego sets
We take a look at the best Star Wars Lego kits available to buy online.
Best winter coats for stargazers
Don't let the chill shorten an evening of stargazing. Read our round-up of the best winter coats and stay warm whilst enjoying the night sky.
Stellina Observation Station: a good option for beginners?
We got the chance to tinker with the new Stellina telescope. But is it a suitable option for astrophotography newcomers?
How to buy a secondhand telescope, binoculars, camera and other astronomy kit
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.
Best outdoor lighting to minimise light pollution
The right kind of domestic lighting can make all the difference to stargazing by helping minimise glare.
Gift guide | Best Lego space sets
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.
Best astronaut ice cream and space food
Astronaut ice cream and space food lets you eat like an astronaut from the comfort of home
Best space themed party supplies
Throw a party that's out of this world with these space themed decorations.
Best binoculars for birdwatching and astronomy
What makes a pair of binoculars good for both birdwatching and astronomy?
Gift guide | Best Star Trek gifts
Our rundown of the best in Star Trek gifts and collectables for you or the Star Trek fan in your life.
Gift guide | Best Star Wars gifts
A selection of the best Star Wars toys, collectables and gifts on sale today.
Buyer's guide | Best space wallpapers
Space-themed interior design and wallpaper to decorate any astronomer's home.
Astronomy in a pandemic: choosing your first telescope
Are you a newcomer to astronomy following months stuck at home during lockdown? You'll need help selecting your first telescope.
Astronomy FAQs | I’m getting either a Meade NG 90 or ETX 90. Are these suitable for beginners?
BBC Sky at Night Magazine's Scope Doctor Steve Richards solves your astronomy ailments.
Astronomy FAQs | I'm buying my first telescope. Should I get a reflector or a refractor?
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.
Telescope Mounts: a beginner's guide
What are telescope mounts, what are the different types and why do astronomers use them? Find out in our beginners' guide.
International Astronomy Show 2019: a round-up
BBC Sky at Night Magazine's Reviews Editor Paul Money returns from another year at the International Astronomy Show.