We've rounded up the best telescopes for beginners, to suit a range of budgets. If you're thinking of taking up astronomy, January is absolutely the month to do it. Mars is at opposition ...

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If you have a passion for the stars and are looking for the ideal first telescope, the Celestron Inspire 100AZ is the telescope you need.

Features and benefits: This is an excellent beginner telescope for younger kids, with an easy setup and a low-maintenance design. The altazimuth mount is straightforward to use, and it comes with ...

The Sky-Watcher Explorer 130 EQ2 telescope is one of the best beginner telescopes simply because it’s one of the most unusual. At its core it’s a Newtonian reflector telescope like many others ...

Find out more about how we test. The SkyWatcher Explorer 130M Motorised Newtonian Reflector Telescope is a motorised option, accessible for beginners but with plenty of room to grow, and delivers ...