Refractors
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
Daystar Solar Scout SS60-ds H-alpha telescope bundle review
This entry-level telescope has a great price point, but does its performance match?
William Optics Zenithstar 126 apo refractor
The William Optics Zenithstar 126 apo refractor is a stylish looking telescope that offers outstanding views and images.
Vixen FL55SS fluorite apo refractor review
The Vixen FL55SS fluorite apo refractor is a portable scope for astrophotography that also works well visually.
Altair Starwave ASCENT 102ED F7 refractor telescope review
The Altair Starwave ASCENT 102ED F7 is an easy to use dual-purpose telescope with a lightweight frame.
Sky-Watcher Startravel-102 AZ-GTe review
Get connected – the smart way to control your mount is with a mobile device
Celestron Advanced VX 9.25-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope review
A portable, easy to set up mount and scope package for both novices and experts
William Optics Zenithstar 61 apo refractor
Light, compact and sturdy, the William Optics Zenithstar 61 apo refractor makes the perfect travelling companion.
Bresser Messier AR-80/640 Nano refractor review
Portable and easy to use, the Nano offers everything a new stargazer needs.
Vixen SD103S apochromatic refractor review
The Vixen SD103S is a strong performer both visually and photographically, and is also nicely portable.
Celestron 114LCM computerised telescope review
A great starter scope with which to begin your adventures in astronomy.
Altair Wave 152 ED triplet refractor review
Size isn’t everything, but the Altair Wave 152 ED triplet refractor telescope has the performance to back up its bulk, making this a great instrument for astronomy.
Sky-Watcher Evostar 150ED DS-Pro refractor
The popular Evostar 120ED’s bigger, bolder but not much pricier sibling, the Sky-Watcher Evostar 150ED DS-Pro refractor, has arrived.
Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED DS-Pro refractor telescope review
Looking for a multitasking scope that’s as good for viewing as for imaging? The Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED DS-Pro refractor telescope is a good bet.
Altair 60 EDF doublet refractor review
The Altair 60 EDF doublet refractor review is a palm-sized telescope that you can pocket for a quick getaway.
Refracting telescopes: room for improvement
Can the design of the refracting telescope be improved upon?
Imaging with the Great Lick Refractor
Astro-adventurers Scott Lange and Nick Foster visited the historic James Lick Refractor in the mountains of California to image the night sky through its century-old optics.
Explore Scientific ED102 FCD-100 refractor review
A 4-inch triplet telescope that left our reviewer wanting to hold onto it
PrimaLuceLab Airy APO 65F apochromatic refractor review
The PrimaLuceLab Airy APO 65F refractor review is a three-element FPL-53 telescope that takes aberration avoidance seriously.
Altair Astro Starwave Travel 70mm EDT-R refractor review
Travelling with a telescope that offers great-quality imaging just got easier
iStar Asteria WFX 150-5 R50 anastigmat refractor review
An instrument designed for wide-field views that offers decent imaging potential.
Celestron Omni XLT AZ 102 review
A beginner scope that’s easy to move and easy to use.
Altair Astro Lightwave 66ED-R refractor review
A small scope in a basic package, but one with huge potential.