Best Stargazing Gear for Best Value
Hand-picked gear for best value.
Telescopes·Mid-range
Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ
The most-recommended 'first real telescope' — enough aperture to show deep-sky, at an entry price.
Telescopes·Mid-range
Sky-Watcher Classic 6" Dobsonian
The most aperture-per-dollar in astronomy, on a mount even a beginner can't get wrong.
Astronomy Binoculars·Budget
Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 Binoculars
The hand-holdable SkyMaster — the sweet spot of light grasp and stability.