This review, “Super scope buyer’s guide” appeared in the November 2003 issue of Astronomy magazine. I love to observe. Planets, star clusters, galaxies, the Sun — it really doesn’t matter. Any object ...

Through all the years of my interest in telescopes and astronomy I’ve met many amateur astronomers that have progressed from novice to advanced. The usual progression involves purchasing larger and ...

In the last two to three years the world of amateur telescopes has been turned on its head. The advances in technology have been beyond incredible. Honestly, it’s been hard to keep up with it all. As ...

If you have a stargazing fan on your holiday gift-giving list and you’re considering a telescope for that special someone, even if that someone is you, I want you to buy right and buy smart. Get the ...

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