The box said “Telescope.” The price tag said “$15.” There was a whole pallet of them neatly stacked at the back of my local Five Below store. “Must be a toy,” I thought. Except the box said “This is ...

Before we were entranced by the screens that we've plastered on every surface and carry around in our pockets, humanity looked to the stars for inspiration and guidance. The infinite majesty of the ...

Prime Day deals this year are turning out some unique finds, and if you’re shooting for the stars this Prime Day we’d like to suggest you get started with a new telescope. There are quite a few Prime ...

This magnificent Celestron NexStar Evolution 8, with a computerized star-tracking mount, is an amazing $450 off in Adorama's Black Friday sale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

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A cheap DIY telescope came together from PVC, a copier lens, and hardware-store parts, but the real test never happened.

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Got a budget Newtonian telescope? Learn the top secrets and upgrades that can transform your cheap Newt into a powerhouse for astrophotography. From collimation tips to camera choices, we cover ...

With Christmas on our doorstep, many are rushing to buy those last-minute holiday gifts. If you’ve been tasked with buying a telescope for that special someone, there’s no doubt about it: selecting ...

While the unaided eye or binoculars can reveal much of the night sky, a telescope reveals so much more. Seeing Saturn’s rings or the Moon’s craters with your own eyes can be an “oh wow” moment.

If you’re looking to grab a new telescope, we have quite a few great deals that are worth considering, especially if in both the lower and higher-end price brackets. Either way, all these deals below ...