'Tis the season for well-intentioned shoppers to stumble into the confusing world of telescope buying for a beloved astronomy enthusiast. However, buyer beware: purchasing a telescope without knowing ...

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Do you have a telescope but don’t know how to use it? Maybe you’d like to buy a telescope, but don’t know what to look for. Have your questions answered when astronomer Don Machholz leads a Telescope ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images We've rounded up the best telescopes for kids, focusing on scopes that are ...