Choosing a first telescope is a difficult task for a fledgling amateur astronomer. Frequently, newcomers pick telescopes with computerized go-to controls, only to discover after a lot of frustration — ...

Wrapped up in a compact package thanks to the Maksutov-Cassegrain catadioptric, the Celestron Astro Fi 102 is a no-frills telescope best suited toward lunar and planetary observing. The motorized ...