Either way, you’ve decided to take the next step and get your first telescope.
Maybe you have had a casual interest in astronomy for years, looking up at the night sky every chance you get. Or maybe you’ve just recently become interested in the wonders hanging high above our heads. Either way, you’ve decided to take the next step and get your first telescope. Thumbing through Astronomy’s pages, you see many that are intriguing. But at the same time, you’re baffled. What kind should you get? What are the best telescopes for beginners? How much do you really have to spend? Which is best for you?