In some cases, binoculars are a better bet.

But with so many different models out there, which one should you buy? We have got you covered, with our guide to the best telescopes to suit a range of budgets, purposes and skill levels.

From magnification to light-gathering, here’s how to make the decision between buying a telescope or a monocular for stargazing and astronomy. Ask an astronomer what the best monocular is for ...

Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. What telescope should I buy? It’s been a much-Googled question this pandemic according to Sky & Telescope, which reports that ...

Well, any of us who has ever looked through a telescope could say the same, for the two principal types in use today were developed by giants: the refractor by Galileo and the reflector by Newton.

The best telescopes allow you to observe this month's full planetary parade more closely and give you a front-row seat to the total lunar eclipse in March. The best telescopes unlock the wonders ...