Best for beginners
Celestron Inspire 100AZ
Cost: £259 / $359.95
From: Celestron
Beginners who want to explore the world of astronomy should consider starting with a traditional refractor telescope like the Inspire 100AZ, which is especially adept at viewing planets. It’s a simple telescope designed for seeing the Moon, planets and bright deep-sky objects, and it doesn’t feature any fancy Go-To motors or app