Equipment: Guides & Recommendations

Dive deep enough into astronomy, and you’ll find yourself wondering which telescope to buy or what camera would be best for astrophotography. The editors of Sky & Telescope are here to help. Every month we showcase the newest products on the astronomy market, and several times a year, editors visit national conferences to chat with equipment manufacturers and vendors. We brings the products to life in our series of exclusive video interviews.

We’ve got a bevy of articles that tell you everything you need to know before you buy, whether you’re in the market for a new telescope, eyepiece, or binoculars. And get your hands dirty with our do-it-yourself section that shows you how to modify, care for, and improve your equipment.

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S&T Test Reports: Imagers

Digital cameras, inexpensive CCDs, and sensitive video systems are revolutionizing celestial photography by amateur astronomers.

By: The Editors of Sky & Telescope October 4, 2005

Equipment: Guides & Recommendations

S&T Test Reports: Accessories

Getting the most out of your telescope often means adding filters, adapters, or other accessories to improve its optical or mechanical performance.

By: The Editors of Sky & Telescope October 4, 2005

Equipment: Guides & Recommendations

How We Conduct S&T Test Reports

Reader surveys tell us that one of the main reasons you turn to Sky & Telescope each month is to learn about new astronomical products. Thus we would like to describe the mission of S&T Test Report and the ground rules we've adopted for reviewing equipment. Most of these policies…

By: The Editors of Sky & Telescope March 24, 2004