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The best planetary cameras for 2026 ranked by sensor performance, frame rate and value. From the ZWO ASI 224MC to the ASI 462MC — what each sensor delivers on Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon.
Dedicated astronomy cameras vs DSLRs vs smart telescopes — what actually makes sense for a beginner in 2026. Six cameras reviewed with EU prices and the full system cost breakdown.
The complete guide to telescope upgrades and accessories in 2026. Eyepieces, Dobsonians, binoculars, collimation tools — what to add first, what makes a real difference, and what to skip.
Smart telescopes in 2026 reviewed honestly: ZWO Seestar S50, Dwarflab Dwarf 3, Unistellar eVscope 2. What live stacking actually is, who should buy one, and who should not.
The best telescope eyepieces ranked by optical performance, not price. From €25 Plössls to Tele Vue Naglers — what each design delivers, what the specifications mean, and what to buy first.
The best telescopes for beginners in 2026 ranked by real optical performance, not box marketing. Honest picks from €90 to €500 with EU prices and what you'll actually see.
The best red flashlights for astronomy in 2026 — why red light preserves night vision, what the science says, and which torch to buy from €15 to €40.
The best binoculars for stargazing ranked by optical performance and value. Honest picks from €80 to €500 with EU prices, exit pupil explained, and why a tripod changes everything.
Best telescopes for kids in 2026 — age-specific picks from 6 to 14, with EU prices and what each one will actually show. How to avoid the toy-shop traps that create frustration instead of wonder.
Complete guide to starting astrophotography in 2026: planetary vs deep-sky vs smart telescope. Budget tiers from €300 to €2,000+ with specific equipment recommendations and what each path actually delivers.
How to collimate a Newtonian or Dobsonian reflector telescope step by step. What collimation is, why it matters, which tools work, and how long it actually takes. No jargon.
The best Dobsonian telescopes in 2026 ranked by aperture, build quality and value. Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P to Skyliner 250PX — what each one shows and who should buy which.
Telescope mounts for beginners explained — alt-azimuth vs equatorial, manual vs GoTo, and which mount type fits which use case. What to buy and what the specifications actually mean.