Choosing a first telescope is a difficult task for a fledgling amateur astronomer. Frequently, newcomers pick telescopes with computerized go-to controls, only to discover after a lot of frustration — ...

A great value all-rounder with the added convenience of alignment by smartphone, this large yet affordable Dobsonian telescope offers sharp and immersive views of galaxies, nebulae but also planets ...

The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130 is an exquisite telescope for the beginner — whether they're wishing to get some assistance with navigating the night sky with the downloadable StarSense App or ...

A Newtonian reflector with a 4.5-inch/114mm aperture, the Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ was designed for getting high magnification of bright objects in the night sky. Aimed at beginners, the ...

Look at the stars in the night sky with the Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ telescope, which is still available from this year’s Prime Day telescope deals for a cheaper-than-usual price of $182.

If you’ve ever tried to map distant stars or planets using a smartphone or tablet app, you know the apps have been pretty amazing for years but are constrained by the devices’ tiny, light-limited ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. For us in the Pacific Northwest, the weather is starting to get good. Warmer nights lead to better stargazing ...

This smartphone app-powered telescope is discounted at Amazon. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. This Celestron telescope is well ...

Telescope deal under $200: Use your smartphone to scan the stars with this Celestron StarSense Explorer telescope discount at Amazon. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Whether you're an aspiring star gazer or an experienced observer, save on a new telescope during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days By Stan Horaczek Published Oct 7, 2025 3:02 AM EDT We may earn revenue from ...

The Celestron StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian telescope is a large manual telescope of the sort that's usually out of reach of amateurs in terms of both cost and complexity. However, its use of ...

The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Newtonian reflector telescope uses a planetarium app to find heavenly bodies, but targeting it is a surprisingly manual affair. Here's our review When you ...