You might associate the entire hobby of astronomy with telescopes, but you really don’t need one to get into it. Telescopes are a specialized tool, with many disadvantages for a beginner.

The top beginner telescopes we have tested and ranked by our experts so you can buy a quality, cheap telescope suitable for ...

Good for beginners (especially considering the price point), it comes with two high-quality eyepieces and a 70-millimeter objective lens.

Scott says beginners should choose binoculars first. He says binoculars are about halfway between unaided observation and a telescope — and you probably have a pair around the house already.

Good for beginners (especially considering the price point), it comes with two high-quality eyepieces and a 70mm objective lens. Celestron also has a slightly larger 80mm lens for $109.95.

Thumbing through Astronomy’s pages, you see many that are intriguing. But at the same time, you’re baffled. What kind should you get? How much do you really have to spend? Which is best for you?

Like the Orion SkyScanner, you can outgrow this beginner-friendly telescope quickly if your passion for amateur astronomy takes off. The smaller aperture also limits this scope’s ability to see ...

An ideal first telescope for beginners that want to get started in astronomy but are working to a budget. The Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ LT is now under $100 and includes a smartphone adapter and ...