Articles by: Gemma Lavender

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Best telescopes 2021: Top picks for beginners, viewing planets, astrophotography and all-arounders

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

Whatever your budget, experience in astronomy or targets that interest you most, there’s a great telescope out there just for you — we’ve rounded up the very best

Best telescopes for beginners 2021: Recommended from Celestron, Orion, Sky-Watcher and more

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

Looking for your first telescope but unsure where to start? Space.com has made the search easier with our top pick of great reflectors, refractors and computerized telescopes

Best telescopes for kids 2021: Top picks from Celestron, Orion and Meade to suit all ages and budgets

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

Looking at the night sky can be an inspiring moment for youngsters, and the right telescope can drive an interest in skywatching for a lifetime

Best binoculars 2021: Top picks for skywatching, nature and travel from Celestron, Nikon and other great brands

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

Our recommended binoculars for touring the night sky and watching wildlife in action

The best deals on Celestron telescopes and binoculars

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

Inspire others to look up by giving the gift of a telescope or astronomy binoculars. We've rounded up some of the best deals

The best deals on Vixen telescopes and binoculars

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

We check the best online retailers for discounts on a daily basis to find you the perfect offer on Vixen products — finding your next binoculars or telescope has never been easier

The best deals on Meade telescopes and binoculars

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

Whether you're looking for a telescope, binoculars or both, we have the best prices from top online retailers

Sky-Watcher Star Discovery P150i telescope

The best deals on Sky-Watcher telescopes and binoculars

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

Whether you're looking to give a telescope or binoculars as a gift or buying kit for yourself, here are the very best daily deals on Sky-Watcher products

The best deals on Orion telescopes and binoculars

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

The very best deals on Orion telescopes and binoculars — whatever your budget and whoever the recipient

Get 12% off the Celestron 114LCM Computerized Telescope, now just $309.58

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

Tour the universe with the latest in telescope technology — and at a great discount

Celestron's AstroMaster LT 76AZ Telescope is now $111.59, 14% off the retail price

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

For a little over $100, you can get started in skywatching with a great-quality instrument

The Celestron Ambassador 80AZ Brass Telescope is now just $899 this holiday

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

Get 10% off one of the most unique telescopes on the market, a discount of over $100 at Amazon

The best Cyber Monday deals on telescopes

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

From great brands like Celestron and Orion, get a great offer on your next piece of skywatching kit

Orion’s StarBlast II 4.5 Telescope is just $189.99 this Cyber Monday

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

Make a saving of 5% on the usual retail price of $199.99 and get a free moon map worth $10.99

Up to $840 off Celestron's NexStar Computerized Telescope, 41% discount at Adorama

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

One of Space.com's recommended computerized telescopes is on offer, starting at just $499

Celestron FirstScope 76: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

The fuss-free Celestron FirstScope 76 is an easy telescope to use, but expectations should be tailored when looking through the eyepiece

Celestron Astro Fi 130 telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

Celestron's Astro Fi 130 combines good optics with the latest in telescope technology — but is it the right telescope for you?

Celestron Ambassador 80AZ telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

The optics of the Celestron Ambassador 80AZ are of good quality, promoting a high level of clarity and contrast. Easy to set up, the refractor exudes an unusual yet superior craftmanship

Celestron Cosmos 90 GT WiFi telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

With good optics that offer views of solar system and bright deep-sky targets, the Celestron Cosmos 90 GT is easy to set up and operate, with only a few minor niggles

Celestron CPC 800 GPS telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

Offering superb views of the solar system and deep sky, the Celestron CPC 800 GPS is packed with the latest in telescope technology

Celestron Omni XLT 120 telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

With its high-quality finish, the Celestron Omni XLT 120 boasts a professional mount that provides a smooth tour of the night sky, while its optical system offers stunning views of the solar system

Celestron PowerSeeker 80AZS telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

If you have a low budget, the PowerSeeker 80AZS is an all-inclusive package for the casual skywatcher and offers clear views of bright solar system and deep-sky targets

Celestron Inspire 80AZ telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

The Celestron Inspire 80AZ proves to be a reliable starter instrument at a budget price that's furnished with a good selection of accessories

A press shot of the Celestron NexStar Evolution 8

Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

Boasting high definition views and an advanced GoTo system, the hefty price tag of this Schmidt-Cassegrain is suitable for astronomers with high budgets looking to upgrade on their current setup

A press shot of the Celestron NexStar 127 SLT's tube

Celestron NexStar 127 SLT telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

Suitable for beginners, the portable computerized NexStar 127 SLT offers clear, crisp views with no optical distortion. The telescope does require additional accessories to reach its potential