Telescopes & Astronomy

Selectors and decision tools to help you pick the perfect telescope or guide and troubleshoot your issues or questions, for at-home astronomy, astrophotography, planetary viewing, or stargazing.

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Atmospheric Seeing and Observing Timing Advisor

Advises on atmospheric seeing and best observing times

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Best High-End Telescope Under $10000 Selector

Top observatory level telescope under $10000

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Best High-End Telescope Under $2000 Selector

Top telescope under $2000 for serious viewing

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Best High-End Telescope Under $5000 Selector

Top prosumer telescope under $5000

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Best Spotting Scope For Birding & Wildlife Selector

Top spotting scope for birding

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Best Telescope For Astrophotography Selector

Top telescope for night sky photos

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Best Telescope For Deep Sky Objects Selector

Top telescope for galaxies and nebulae

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Best Telescope For Kids + Family Selector

Family telescope for backyard fun

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Best Telescope For Planetary Viewing Selector

Top telescope for Moon and planets

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Binoculars vs Telescope Decider For Astronomy

Binoculars or telescope? The truth

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Computerized vs Manual Telescope Decider

Computerized or manual? The truth.

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Deep-Sky Observing Strategies and Techniques

Deep-sky observing strategies and techniques

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Eyepiece Selection Guide Magnification and Field of View

Eyepiece selection guide for magnification and field of view

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Finder Scope Alignment and Usage Best Practices

Guides finder scope alignment and usage

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Full Home Observatory Under $3000 Blueprint

Dream observatory on a budget

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High-End Telescope Selector For Your Stargazing Goals

Perfect telescope for your astronomy level

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Light Pollution Mitigation and Observing Site Advisor

Advises on light pollution mitigation and site selection

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Planetary Observing Optimization Guide

Optimizes planetary viewing techniques

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Portable Telescope For Travel Picker

Telescope that you can take on any of your adventures

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Solar Observing Safety and Technique Advisor

Solar observing safety and technique guide

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Star Party and Group Observing Etiquette Guide

Star party and group observing etiquette guide

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Telescope Aperture and Focal Ratio Advisor for Target Types

Advises on optimal aperture and focal ratio for targets

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Telescope Care and Storage Best Practices

Guides telescope care and long-term storage

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Telescope Collimation and Alignment Guide

Guides proper collimation and alignment

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Telescope Eyepiece + Accessory Kit Picker

Eyepieces that show more detail

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Telescope Mount + Tripod Matcher

Mount that tracks stars smoothly

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Telescope Mount Type Advisor Alt-Az vs Equatorial

Compares alt-azimuth and equatorial mounts

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Telescope Observing Log and Sketching Techniques

Guides observing logs and sketching techniques

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Telescope Thermal Management and Dew Prevention Guide

Guides thermal management and dew prevention

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Telescope Troubleshooting Common Visual Artifacts

Troubleshooting common visual artifacts

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