The best telescopes for kids that we recommend are not toys but usable instruments, based on how easy they are to use for younger astronomers who want to gaze at the heavens.

At around £419 / US$399 / AU$699, it’s the most affordable smart telescope yet, undercutting the similarly sized Dwarflab ...

Thursday, May 22 The Moon hangs near Saturn and Neptune in the early-morning sky, and it’s best to catch them earlier rather ...

We're putting these big astronomy binos to the test for lunar viewing, stargazing and observing deep-sky objects.

You’ll still be able to see almost 1,000 feet away in complete darkness. Imagine seeing an owl or a pack of coyotes roaming ...

Want to capture the moment? You can mount the scope to your smartphone’s camera and take crystal-clear close-ups of anything ...

Want to observe the sun or watch the next solar eclipse in safety? We've rounded up the telescopes you need to see our ...

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower now at its maximum this month, now you can spot them even cheaper with this tabletop Celestron ...

If you use 7-power binoculars, you'll be able to count at least a score of stars, but with a small telescope that offers a wide-field of view through a low-power eyepiece — say around 20-power — ...

If you're a newbie astronomer, perhaps consider a pair of the best binoculars for stargazing to dip your toe in before investing in one of the best telescopes. Alternatively, if you’re into ...

Jupiter and Mars are on display during May evenings. It's your last chance to grab a good view of Jupiter before it drops out of sight for midsummer. A gathering of planets in the morning sky offers ...