Telescopes and Equipment

Whether you’re looking for a new telescope, eyepiece, binoculars, or anything else you need to up your observing game, we’ve got you covered.

Telescopes and Equipment

New astronomy products to be thankful for

$The author captured the Rosette Nebula under Bortle 2 skies with a ZWO ASI2600MC Pro camera on an Astro-Tech 72ED refractor atop an iOptron CEM40 mount. This image comprises 104 three-minute exposures.$

Astrophotography, Telescopes and Equipment

Finding your first astroimaging rig

A participant at the Kitt Peak Observatory Night Observing Program examines the glittering night sky with binoculars.

Telescopes and Equipment

Astronomy’s 14th annual star products

This shot of the Pleiades (M45) — which comprises two hours of integration time taken with a 10-inch scope, Atik 16200 CCD, and Starizona’s Nexus 0.75x Newtonian Focal Reducer/Coma Corrector — displays sharp details out to the edges.

Telescopes and Equipment

Why Starizona’s Nexus coma corrector wows

Autoguiding can take your astrophotography to the next level, as exemplified in this 6.5-hour exposure of the Trifid Nebula (M20). Here, the nebulosity stands out in all its glory among perfect, round stars. The author took this shot with a 10-inch f/3.8 Newtonian and Atik 16200 CCD.

Telescopes and Equipment

How to use an autoguider for the best astrophotos

Telescopes and Equipment

Fall into new astronomy products this month

Telescopes and Equipment

DwarfLab’s new tiny smart scope packs a punch

Telescopes and Equipment

Find cool products this hot month

A colorful shot of the Orion Nebula, created by blending multiple sets of long exposures. Credit: Alan Dyer

Science, Telescopes and Equipment

The best telescopes for deep space viewing

Telescopes and Equipment

See the hottest astronomy products of July

Celestron has upgraded the Pro models in its line of SkyMaster Porro binoculars with ED glass lenses and larger prisms. This review covers the 20x80mm model.

Telescopes and Equipment

Celestron’s SkyMaster binoculars reviewed

Telescopes and Equipment

Explore the sky with Celestron’s autoguider

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Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

The Sun

Safely observing the Sun can be a fun and rewarding experience.

Credit: Ted Hauter.

The Moon

Our nearest celestial neighbor provides many great sights.

Planets

Targeting our solar system’s other worlds is well worth the effort.

Credit: Tony Hallas.

Deep-Sky Objects

Nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies are the night sky’s hidden gems.

Credit: Celestron.

Telescopes & Equipment

Explore the tools that can help you unlock the night sky.

Credit: Peter Michaud, Gemini Observatory.

Astrophotography

Capturing great celestial sights is both an art and a skill.

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