As I mentioned in my review of Orion’s BT70 binocular telescope, which appeared in the March 2008 issue of Astronomy, you’ll need a sturdy mount to get the most out of this fine instrument. One owner ...

[GregO29] had a 10″ GoTo telescope but at 70lbs, it wasn’t really portable. And so he did what any self-respecting CNC enthusiast would do, he put his CNC skills to work to make an 8″ Newtonian ...

The article emphasizes the importance of selecting a telescope based on ease of use and portability, especially for urban astronomers, considering factors like weight, mount type (altitude-azimuth ...