When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Christmas is a popular time to buy a new telescope, but there are some things to keep in mind ...

"I thought that Christmas gift, a real-life telescope, was about the best thing a boy could get," columnist Terry Woster writes.

Many beginners grab their telescope on a whim, head outside and hope for magic. The problem is that astronomy doesn't work on ...

Decouvir is a new smart telescope equipped with a number of useful features such as quick focus and the ability to connect to the companies companion smartphone application allowing for easy operation ...