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Astronomy for beginners

A telescope and the darkening sky
Astronomy for beginners, Observing

Learn the difference between common astronomical terms

Astronomy for beginners, Astrophotography, Observing Basics, Solar System

Beginner’s guide: How to photograph comets

NGC 253 in Sculptor
Astronomy for beginners, Observing

What do NGC numbers mean?

Venus, the star Regulus, the Moon, Mars, and Mercury seen over the Badlands in South Dakota on Sept. 18, 2017. Credit: Gregg Alliss.
Astronomy for beginners, Science, Solar System

What it means for planets to align

The NexStar Evolution 8 EdgeHD's carbon-fiber tube is lightweight and strong, giving this model a high-tech appearance.
Astronomy for beginners, Telescopes and Equipment

Celestron NexStar Evolution 8HD telescope, reviewed

Person looking up at the night sky and Milky Way
Astronomy for beginners, Science

How should we classify the cosmos?

The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ.
Astronomy for beginners, Observing, Telescopes and Equipment

Best telescopes for beginners at High Point Scientific

The Celestron NexStar 6SE is one of our best telescopes for under $1000.
Astronomy for beginners, Science, Telescopes and Equipment

The best telescopes under $1,000

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Astronomy for beginners, Telescopes and Equipment

The best telescopes for kids, picked by experts

Molly Wakeling looks through a telescope.
Astronomy for beginners, Observing, Telescopes and Equipment

Telescopes 101: 15 essential things to know

The best telescopes for beginners are the ones that don't end up in a closet.
Astronomy for beginners, Observing

The best telescopes for beginners to view planets, galaxies, and more

The Celestron NexStar 130 SLT.
Astronomy for beginners, Observing, Telescopes and Equipment

Best telescopes for $500 or less

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