Alternatively, if you're buying for older children, consider our guide to the best beginner telescopes. Or for something a little more portable, we've rounded up the best binoculars for kids.

Features and benefits: This is an excellent beginner telescope for younger kids, with an easy setup and a low-maintenance design. The altazimuth mount is straightforward to use, and it comes with ...

New to stargazing? Pick up one of the best telescopes for beginners for spectacular views of the upcoming planetary parade and blood moon lunar eclipse. Are you a budding stargazer, looking to ...

Mount Type: The mount is the backbone of a telescope, providing stability and tracking capabilities. Altazimuth mounts are simple and intuitive, perfect for beginners and casual viewing.

For space-obsessed kids and hobbyist adults ... and it's one of these images that wraps around this sleek reflector telescope. Made for beginners, the Dobsonian mount makes it compact and ...