Telescope Review Site

Purchasing the right telescope for you can be a difficult task. There are many options, and different makes. Read the reviews and articles here to help you come to the right decision.

Reflecting or refracting telescope?

Read the various articles to help you make the decision on which type of scope to buy. Considerations include the aperature, magnification, focal length and focal ratio. Use the articles to help you understand your needs.

Read the telescope reviews to find out what others think of the telescopes

On the review pages you will find details of independant reviews of the telescope plus product details from the manufacturer.

We hope that you will find the information here useful and help you towards the goal of purchasing the right scope for you! Good luck!

Meade Telescope Reviews

• Meade LX90 ACF
• Meade LXD75
• Meade LX200
• Meade ETX-LS
• Meade LX200R
• Meade LX90GPS
• Meade ETX Premier Edition
• Meade ETX 80
• Meade DS 2000

Orion Telescope Reviews

• Orion Sirius 8 EQ-G Reflector
• Orion Europa 150
• Orion StarBlast 4.5 EQ

Celestron Telescope Reviews

• Celestron AstroMaster
• Celestron NexStar SLT
• Celestron StarHopper Dobsonian
• Celestron CGE
• Celestron Advanced GT range

Konus Telescope Reviews

• Konus Motormax 130 HM
• Konus Konustart

Telescope Articles

• What are Telescopes?
• Buying a Telescope. Advice and Guide for Amateur Astronomers.
• Review of Meade ETX-60 AT Digital Telescope With Autostar
• Telescopes – Principle Of Operation And Factors That Affect Its Properties
• Types of Telescopes & What Are The Advantages Of Each
• Choosing The Right Telescope