Telescopes
Refractors, reflectors, Newtonians, Dobsonians, Schmidt-Cassegrains, Ritchey Chrétiens and Maksutov Cassegrains: the latest telescopes tried and tested by our team of experts.
Most portable smart telescope yet? We put the ZWO Seestar S30 to the test to see how it performs
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
We tested the StarField Optics Gear60 astrophoto telescope on galaxies, nebulae, Jupiter and a comet
Buyer's guide | Best telescopes for astrophotography
How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and some of the best models available.
Looking for a solar telescope for the eclipse? We tested the budget Solarix 76/350 telescope to see how it fares
A multi-use telescope that helps you find your way in astronomy
This Ursa Major Dobsonian is a beginner telescope for observing the planets. Is it any good? We put it to the test
A decent option for would-be planetary observers on a limited budget
New to astronomy, looking for your first telescope? Celestron Inspire 100AZ is a great option for beginners and kids
The Celestron Inspire 100AZ is a beginner’s scope with an ingenious adaptor for astrophotography.
8 solar telescopes for safely observing the Sun or a solar eclipse
Our pick of the best telescopes for safely observing the Sun.
A dedicated astrophotography telescope. We put the William Optics Pleiades 68 astrograph to the test
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A hefty telescope indeed! We reviewed the RVO Horizon 8-inch f/6 Dobsonian
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.
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.
Budget, easy-to-use and smartphone adaptor included. But is this Bresser kids' scope worth your money?
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.
Can a budget solar telescope be any good? We tested the Acuter Solarus 80 and its smartphone holder
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 Seestar S50 is among the cheapest smart telescopes available. But is it any good? We put it to the test
ZWO Seestar 50 smart telescope is an enjoyable budget all-in-one. But does it truly deliver on its do-it-all promises?
Altair Starwave 70 EDQ-R quad apo imaging refractor review
The Altair Starwave 70 EDQ-R is a four-lensed, lightweight scope designed for easy, wide-field astro imaging
Best telescopes for viewing double stars
Discover the best telescopes for splitting tight doubles and resolving stellar pairs.