Reviews
BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews the latest telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, cameras, binoculars and other practical astronomy accessories.
ZWO ASI585MM Pro cooled mono camera
Pegasus Astro NYX-88 mount
This sturdy yet light mount delivers near-flawless, reliable, on-the-button accuracy
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.
Masterclass: Capturing Jupiter on camera
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Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76Ha refractor review
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Altair 678c colour USB3 astronomy camera review
A fast-frame-rate, high-sensitivity option for imaging the Moon and planets,
ZWO Seestar S30 smart telescope review
Sure to tempt beginners, the S50’s tiny sibling is affordable, super-simple and great fun
Sky-Watcher Wave 100i mount and tripod
StellarMate Pro 128GB astrophotography controller review
Best telescopes for observing the planets
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.
Astronomy accessories
From telescope filters to smartphone astronomy apps, collimators and finderscopes: read our reviews of astronomy accessories by our expert testers..
Starpoint Australis Octans portable observatory review
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Buyer's guide | Red light torches
A good red torch is an astronomer's best friend, enabling you to find your way or check a star chart without ruining your night vision.
Binoculars for astronomy
Often a pair of binoculars is the best instrument for observing the night sky. Read all our reviews of newest and best binoculars by our astronomy experts.
Black Friday 2023 | Best binocular deals this year
A look at the best deals on binoculars this Black Friday.
Best binoculars for astronomy
Binoculars are a great way of getting into astronomy and stargazing.
Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED 15x70 binoculars review
This popular big-magnification pair gets even better with a lens upgrade.
Cameras
Reviews of some of the newest and best cameras, including DSLR, CCD and CMOS, by our astronomy experts.
Eyepieces
Are you on the hunt for a new eyepiece? Read our reviews of some of the newest and best telescope eyepieces by our astronomy experts.
Ursa Major multicoated flatfield eyepieces review
Masuyama 1.25-inch 53˚ eyepieces review
Eight high-end eyepieces that open up heavenly views – for a premium price tag.
How to build the best telescope eyepiece collection
Great eyepieces are crucial to any astronomical setup. Our guide will arm you with the info you need to choose the best ones to invest in.
Finderscopes
Telescope finderscopes are a great way of locating celestial objects for a closer look. Read our reviews of the latest finderscopes.
Astronomy explained | Finderscopes
A finderscope is a simple but invaluable accessory that attaches to your telescope. Find out what they are, how to set one up, and whether they are still useful.
Orion Optics 8x50 straight-through finderscope review
An excellent field of view that's great for picking out deep-sky objects.
Skywatcher 9x50 Right-Angled Erecting Finderscope
The Skywatcher 9x50 Right-Angled Erecting Finderscope is a simple, easy to use, good quality finderscope that will compliment any telescope
Telescope mounts
The latest telescope mounts tried and tested by our team of practical astronomers to help you choose which best fits your observing setup.
Software
Computer software is a big part of modern astronomy and astrophotography. Read reviews of the latest astronomy software tried and tested by our experts.
First Light Optics Remote Observatory tried and tested
For a monthly fee, capture your astro images under immaculate dark skies
Serif Affinity Photo 2 image-editing software review
Well-priced image-editing software that features dedicated astrophotography tools.
Star-Hop Maker astronomy software review
Star-Hop Maker is suitable for all levels of experience, from beginners to seasoned observers.
Telescopes
Refractors, reflectors, Newtonians, Dobsonians, Schmidt-Cassegrains, Ritchey Chrétiens and Maksutov Cassegrains: the latest telescopes tried and tested by our team of experts.