It’s easy to underestimate the importance of a high-quality mount. First-time observers might opt for a cheaper model after splurging on an impressive telescope. But that likely means their mount ...

Most of today’s amateurs are familiar with fork and German equatorial mounts. Both have their pros and cons, but a common problem with each is that the mounted telescope’s position is offset from the ...

Even small sunspots are visible through this nice beginner solar telescope, which can also be used for nighttime astronomy. The telescope is lightweight and portable, but the quality of the focus ...