Types of telescopes Today’s astronomers use one of three basic telescope designs: the refractor, the reflector, and a hybrid design called the catadioptric.

What telescope is the best for beginners? Few things inspire the same sense of wonder and awe than gazing at the night sky. Clear, starry horizons have been mesmerizing human beings for centuries ...

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Telescopes come in many different flavors of optical design, or how the telescope collects and directs light. There are reflector telescopes, refractors, Schmidt-Cassegrains and more.

Whether photographing wildlife or the night sky, here's my review of the high-tech Dwarf 3.

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The Dwarf 3 telescope is a great jumping-off point for anyone interested in the hobby. John Carlsen/CNET Sun and moon tracking are two of the Dwarf 3's best features since they're so easy to use.