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 — ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I remember growing up and seeing the stars on a clear night. I would sit for hours on end and wonder what was going on up there. Today, I still do that, but companies like Celestron are helping me get ...