Telescopes
Refractors, reflectors, Newtonians, Dobsonians, Schmidt-Cassegrains, Ritchey Chrétiens and Maksutov Cassegrains: the latest telescopes tried and tested by our team of experts.
Portable and powerful. We got the chance to try out DwarfLab's new Mini smart telescope
Ultra-portable but genuinely capable, this tiny titan has serious astro chops
We got the chance to try out ZWO's new smart telescope. Our expert put the Seestar S30 Pro to the test
With better sensors and optics, this upgrade has serious imagers in its sights
This Sky-Watcher is one of the best beginner telescopes we've reviewed. And it even comes with its own app
A smartphone-controlled, beginner-friendly reflector boasting excellent views.
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Celestron's powerful smart telescope has an upgrade. We got the chance to try out the brand new Mark II
A pricey but powerful smart scope that brings deep-sky targets alive instantly
A budget-friendly beginner telescope for photographing the night sky? We couldn't wait to try it out
Well-built and capable, this beginner scope punches well above its bargain price
Buyer's guide | Best telescopes for astrophotography
How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and some of the best models available.
8 of the best solar telescopes for safely observing the Sun or a solar eclipse
Our pick of the best telescopes for safely observing the Sun.
Smart telescopes – what they do and how to use one
A guide to the automated telescopes controlled via the push of a button
Sky-Watcher's new budget telescope is a precision instrument for beginners. We got the chance to try it out
Buyer's guide | Best budget telescopes
A good telescope needn't cost the Earth. It is possible to explore the heavens with an inexpensive telescope, provided it's well-made.
Black Friday 2023 | Best telescope deals this year
Our pick of the best telescopes for astronomy featuring in the Black Friday sales
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.
Vaonis Vespera Pro smart telescope review
Smart telescopes have opened a new, accessible avenue for newcomers to astronomy, providing an all-in-one platform for capturing those first stellar photons. The Vaonis Vespera Pro is the latest model in the Vespera line and builds on the features of its predecessor, the Vespera II. SQUIRREL_13609045 While the aperture and focal length are the same, the Vespera Pro boasts the larger Sony IMX676 colour sensor, which offers 12.5MP resolution versus the Vespera II’s 8.3MP. The pixel size of 2µm means a sampling rate of 1.6 arcseconds per pixel, which is perfect for average seeing conditions, so we were keen to
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.
Sightron Infini D50 beginner telescope reviewed
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.
The StellaMira 86mm ED is a dedicated astrophoto telescope. We tested it out on galaxies and star clusters
Pin-sharp stars, rock-solid build and easy imaging – we’re impressed
Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76Ha refractor review
ZWO Seestar S30 smart telescope review
Sure to tempt beginners, the S50’s tiny sibling is affordable, super-simple and great fun
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.
Acuter Voyager MAK80-Fast
Dwarflab Dwarf 3 smart telescope review
The ultra-portable dual-lens scope has had an upgrade – and we’re impressed.
Dwarflab Dwarf II smart telescope review
This little dual-camera system makes astro imaging a piece of cake for novices
