The new Sightron Infini D50 set caught our eye as a budget, long-focal-ratio achromat in a market dominated by modern, short and fast refractors. Could this grab-and-go kit deliver high-contrast views

Many of us remember our first telescope purchase. Often it was part of a set and came with basic accessories, including a couple of eyepieces, one low power and one higher. These are great in the earl

Astronomy has always carried a certain mystique. For many, it feels like an intimidating hobby, steeped in technical jargon and reliant on complex equipment. The new Bresser PushTo AR-80/400 smart tel

Imagine this: you set up a small telescope in your back garden. On your phone’s screen, you tap on the Orion Nebula. Seconds later, the scope slews to it, focuses and begins revealing the colourful sw

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This high-end fast telezoom is an upgrade to a much-loved lens, but it is worth the extra money? Andy Westlake takes an in-depth look