Christmas is a great time to look for a telescope for your budding amateur astronomer. But there are some things to keep in ...

From magnification to letting in enough light at night, here's how to choose the perfect monocular for stargazing and ...

You get a full-height tripod ... This refractor telescope is perfect for beginners hoping to look at the moon and nearby planets. It features an alt-azimuth mount, which makes it a bit cheaper ...

A refractor telescope on a fold-up tripod that ships with a travel bag ... a patch of sky just beyond your target – and allow the mount to droop into place. That's frustrating.

Once you’ve chosen a telescope, consider upgrading your setup with a sturdy mount or tripod. “A mount with slow-motion controls makes it easier to track objects,” says Naz. For even more ...

There's nothing wrong with affordable, lightweight telescopes, but the SVBONY 501P 70 is very frustrating to use because of its poor quality mount and tripod. However if you’re prepared to use ...