As you get more interested in astronomy, you might find yourself wanting equipment to level up your stargazing experience. After all, while our eyes are great tools for exploring the wonders of the night sky, they're also severely limited. That's why we spend literally billions of dollars to launch space telescopes like Hubble, Spitzer, and Webb... And why people invest in telescopes right here on earth...

There's nothing quite like the feeling of receiving and unboxing a brand new telescope. Whether it's your first one, or an upgrade, it's great to get a piece of equipment that will help reveal the deeper wonders of the night sky. But unfortunately – especially with lower-cost telescopes – most telescopes come with just one or two mediocre eyepieces that limit the true power of your scope...

When you first get started stargazing, you might have a lot of questions. What am I seeing? Is that a planet or a star? Will a telescope or binoculars help me see even more? Plus loads of others too! But as someone who's new to astronomy, you might not want to shell out a ton right away. If you're budget-conscious and/or brand new to stargazing and just want to get started without spending a lot, this post is for you...

Most people who use equipment for stargazing choose a telescope. But this is not your only option: binoculars can be a great alternative to telescopes, when it comes to stargazing. Best of all, when it comes to stargazing, there are some of the best binoculars under $1000 to choose from...

While stargazing is great, there’s nothing like unlocking the wonders of the night sky with a telescope. And while I’ve shared a few other posts about telescopes at different price points (from $200 to $2000, and the best options under $1000), it helps to know multiple options at given lower price points. In this post, I’m covering the best telescopes under $300. This price point is a good option for either getting a really nice starter telescope or investing in a second telescope of a different type than you currently own. These 11 telescopes under $300 represent a wide range, including reflector, refractor, and catadioptric types. They also represent a…

Ready to invest in or upgrade your telescope? Here are the best telescopes under $1000, which cover the range of telescope types and prices.

As an amateur astronomer, your most powerful tool to unlock the mysteries of the universe is your telescope. But especially when you’re first starting out stargazing, it can be hard to know which telescope to invest in. How much should you spend? Which features should you care about? Choosing between the best stargazing telescopes for your budget is a tough decision! To help, we’ve scoured thousands of reviews and compared all the best stargazing telescopes at each price point. Below you’ll find nine great telescopes, ranging from under $200 to $2000. Each has features that make it a good option at that price, so you can compare and find the…