OK, so you've put your hands on a decent starter telescope. We're not talking about one of the cheap 50 mm aperture "department store" scopes, but a good quality 4 to 6-inch aperture scope. You've ...

After you’ve made a careful selection of a telescope, a mount, and eyepieces, accessories are the next items on the list. A decade or so ago, I remember buying my first convertible. After some ...

Orion offers its GiantView Ultra-Wide telescope eyepieces in 9mm and 16mm focal lengths. Each weighs 15.2 ounces (431 grams) and fits 2″ focusers. The 9mm eyepiece has a removable 2″ barrel, so it ...

When it comes to viewing nebulae, galaxies, and other deep-sky objects, amateur astronomers on a budget have had two options. They can view with the naked eye through a telescope and perceive these ...

Level up your telescope with this 14-piece accessory set from Celestron — currently with a $78 Cyber Monday saving When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. We’ve all looked up at the night sky and wondered ...

This all-inclusive refractor is best for observing planets and the moon, but still able to give skywatchers some glimpses of deep-sky objects.