Binoculars, Monoculars and Spotting Scopes

Binoculars, monoculars and spotting scopes all make good alternatives to telescopes, with their own pros and cons, and can be used for astronomy and astrophotography.

Find below guides to the best models to go for and to understand the strengths and weaknesses of these devices.

Guides & Recommendations

Best Astronomy Binoculars

Check out our guide to the best binoculars for stargazing

Celestron SkyMaster 20×80 Binoculars Review

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Unistellar ENVISION Astronomy Binoculars (Preview)

All the info about this new product

Best Spotting Scopes for Astronomy

Find the best spotting scopes to use for stargazing and even astrophotography

Best Monoculars for Stargazing

Find the five best monoculars for stargazing & astrophotography

Spotting Scopes vs Telescopes for Astronomy

What are the differences between spotting scopes and telescopes and what is best for astronomy?

Spotting Scopes vs Binoculars for Astronomy

See the pros and cons of spotting scopes vs binoculars to help you decide what’s right for you

Spotting Scopes vs Monoculars for Astronomy

Find out what’s best for astronomy and stargazing

Binoculars vs Telescopes for Astronomy

Can binoculars be as good as telescopes for astronomy?

Monoculars vs Binoculars for Astronomy

Binoculars and monoculars can both be used for astronomy and stargazing but what are the differences?

Monocular vs Telescope: What are the Differences?

Understand the differences between telescopes and monoculars and identify what each is best for

Best Tripod for Astronomy Binoculars

Check out the best tripod options available for astronomy binoculars

What Does 10×50 Mean for Binoculars?

Are 10×50 binoculars good for astronomy?