On this page, you’ll find our selection of the best telescope available for all budgets in 2023. Whether you’re looking for a Dobsonian or a compound, we have the ideal model reviewed and rated.
Use the table of contents to select what level your astronomy is at, and we’ll present the best telescope of the four types – refractor, reflector, Dobsonian, or compound for your budget.
Further down the page, we’ve provided reviews of all 16 models so you can decide if the model you like the look of is the best telescope for you.
Choosing a telescope
Best Telescopes for the Money – Cheaper Models for Astronomers on a Budget
Do you find the price of telescopes daunting, and are not sure how…
The Best Telescopes for Deep Space Viewing in 2023 – See Galaxies and Nebulae from Your Backyard!
Stargazing is a lot of fun for those of us curious about celestial…
Best Telescope for Astrophotography – Four Top Models for Astro-imaging
Imaging the night sky is not a cheap or simple hobby to get…
Telescope Group Reviews
Best Telescopes to See Planets – 2023 Buyer’s Guide
Sometimes the beauty of the planets just grabs you and won’t put you…
Best Telescopes of 2023 – 16 Models Reviewed for New or Upgrading Stargazers
Choosing a telescope is the biggest decision we make as backyard astronomers. Never…
Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100 HD Telescope Review
The Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100HD, provides incredible optical quality whether viewing planets, DSOs,…
Individual Telescope Reviews
Celestron NexStar 6SE Telescope – Complete Review for 2023
The Celestron 6SE telescope is ideal for novice astronomers, but it’s not all…
Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope Review 2023
The AstroMaster 70AZ refractor telescope from Celestron is a low cost, small telescope.…
Orion StarBlast 6i IntelliScope Telescope Review 2023
Thanks to its blend of optical quality, portability, and usability, we think the…