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

I’ve been thinking about buying a solar telescope, but I already have a 5-inch reflector. Is it possible to convert it into a solar scope? If so, what do I need, and how do I go about setting it up in a safe way?

Telescopes and Equipment

Meet a small, awesome imaging scope

Telescopes and Equipment

How does one determine magnification? I have an Edmund Scientific Astroscan, 4-1/8-inch aperture, F/4.2 reflecting telescope, used with a 2.5x Barlow lens and a 28mm Plossl eyepiece.

Telescopes and Equipment

I am struggling to find a system for telescopic observations of the planets and their major moons worthy of photographing. One wrinkle: I am in a wheelchair and almost blind.

Telescopes and Equipment

We test Vixen’s new eyepiece line

Telescopes and Equipment

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Telescopes and Equipment

When amateur astronomers grow old and wish to donate their telescope and observatory to their local club, who assesses the value?

Telescopes and Equipment

We test Denkmeier’s 3-D eyepieces

Telescopes and Equipment

Sky-Watcher USA’s hot new scope tested

Exoplanets, Planets, Telescopes and Equipment

NASA introduces new wider set of eyes on the universe

Exotic Objects, Telescopes and Equipment

Telescopes team up to produce highest-resolution astronomical image

Telescopes and Equipment

We test Tele Vue’s DeLite eyepieces

Popular Observing Topics

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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