Best Telescopes
Best Beginner Telescopes for Adults
The best beginner telescopes for adults, compared by setup, mount and aperture. Five picks for a first telescope, from guided reflectors to portable refractors.
Best Telescopes
Roundups by buyer, budget, planet viewing and gifts.
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Best Telescopes for Adults
The best telescopes for adults, compared by aperture, mount and setup. Five picks for a first telescope, from phone-guided reflectors to tabletop Dobsonians.
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Best Telescopes for Viewing Planets
The best telescopes for viewing planets, compared by aperture, mount and steadiness. Five picks for Jupiter and Saturn, from app-guided to equatorial scopes.
Best TelescopesBest Telescopes Under $200
Best telescopes under 200 dollars for adults and families: five picks, with notes on aperture, mount, phone help and how easy each one is to carry.
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Best Telescopes Under $300
The best telescopes under 300 dollars, compared by aperture, mount and setup. Five picks for a first scope, from phone-guided reflectors to budget refractors.
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Best Telescope Gifts for Adults
Best telescope gifts for adults: five picks for a first scope, with notes on setup, space, weight and what each one shows. A plain guide for gift buyers.