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In the vast expanse of online telescope reviews, it can be challenging for beginners to find reliable advice. That's why our website stands out, offering accurate and honest thoughts to help readers avoid less reliable review sites.
Our expert team shops for gear on the websites they recommend to readers, keeping them well-informed about the latest equipment. With a combined stargazing experience of more than 30 years, our astronomy experts have collectively owned or tested over 500 telescopes. Our Editor-in-Chief, Zane Landers, has personally owned hundreds of telescopes and has experience in deep-sky and planetary astrophotography, as well as spectroscopy and asteroid occultations.
We consider user feedback, especially for electronic or computerized telescopes, to ensure reviews are based on real-world experiences. Our team members frequently browse astronomy sites like Cloudy Nights and Reddit's /r/telescopes to stay updated with the latest trends and user preferences.
Our website only reviews telescopes that the team has personally used for at least one or two nights of observing or imaging. The reviews are not influenced by financial implications, and we do not promote low-quality or overpriced equipment for clicks.
The rest of the reviews are based on the experts' first-hand experiences purchasing and owning telescopes. The Editor-in-Chief, Zane Landers, tests the optics of most telescopes he can obtain, using methods such as Foucault/Ronchi, dual-pass autocollimation, or the star test.
The website aims to provide independent and unbiased reviews of telescopes, adhering to a strict rating system formulated by its expert team. While we cannot provide direct information about how we differentiate ourselves from other review sites, we strive to excel in areas such as expertise and hands-on testing, depth and quality of reviews, community and peer reviews, and up-to-date and technically accurate information.
We are dedicated to beginner astronomers interested in exploring the sky and the equipment needed. By focusing on first-hand experiences and expert opinions, we hope to make the process of choosing a telescope easier and more enjoyable for our readers.
- Our astronomy experts have tested over 500 telescopes, with Zane Landers, our Editor-in-Chief, owning hundreds, making us a go-to resource for both deep-sky and planetary astrophotography.
- Our reviews focus on telescopes that have been used for at least one or two nights of observing or imaging, ensuring authenticity and reliability.
- We meticulously consider user feedback, especially for electronically or computerized telescopes, to maintain reviews based on real-world experiences.
- Our website provides independent and unbiased reviews of telescopes, backed by a strict rating system formulated by our expert team, emphasizing expertise, hands-on testing, depth, and quality of reviews, community and peer reviews, and up-to-date and technically accurate information.
- The optics of most telescopes are tested by Zane Landers using methods like Foucault/Ronchi, dual-pass autocollimation, or the star test, ensuring our reviews are accurate and reliable.
- Our website stands out in the space-and-astronomy technology industry, catering to the needs of beginner astronomers, aiming to simplify the process of choosing a telescope by offering first-hand experiences and expert opinions for a more enjoyable learning experience.
