Every year about this time, I like to write a column about giving telescopes as gifts. Maybe you have someone — young or old — on your holiday gift list who’s looking for a telescope. Maybe the giftee ...

Throughout the year, especially around this time, I receive many emails about purchasing a telescope. I don’t consider myself an expert, but I have lots of experience purchasing telescopes. I also ...

Here is my annual buyers’ guide to telescopes for amateur stargazers. First of all, buy smart. That means avoiding the “big box” discount stores. There are a lot of junky telescopes on the market. In ...

Throughout the year, especially around this time, I receive many emails about purchasing a telescope, either for oneself or that special someone. Every year, I try to provide a telescope buying guide ...

Another Thanksgiving is history and we’re full bore into the Christmas shopping season. Every year about this time, I like to put out my column on telescope gift giving. You have someone on your ...

Throughout the year, especially around this time, I receive many emails about purchasing a telescope, either for oneself or that special someone. Every year I try to provide a telescope buying guide ...

Every year it comes earlier and earlier, and like many of you I think things have gotten a little crazy. Let me say from the get-go: Remember the real reason for the season. The best gifts don't just ...

The Orion SkyQuest XX16g GoTo Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope features an f/4.4 focal ratio. Included accessories comprise a 2" dual-speed Crayford focuser, a 28mm eyepiece, and a 12.5mm eyepiece. The ...