The best telescopes, mounts, cameras and astro gear I have reviewed, in seven categories. Every place comes straight from my review scores, and no company can pay to enter or to win.
“I think this might be the perfect beginner telescope for anyone trying to get into astrophotography, just because there were literally no hiccups whatsoever.”
“SVBONY dew heater, an absolutely crucial component for every single astrophotography setup. Particularly here in the middle of England where it's a necessity for more than 50% of the year. Cheap, simple, extremely effective and flexible.”
Every product I review gets one Stars for Your Buck score out of 100. It weighs what the kit does against what it costs, so a cheap thing that overdelivers can beat an expensive one.
Published reviews only
Every product with a full review on this site takes part: 165 of them. Gear without a published review cannot place.
Places come from the score
The highest score in each category wins. 1st, 2nd and 3rd take gold, silver and bronze, and 4th to 6th are Highly Commended. Ties share a place, and the next place is skipped.
Nobody can buy a place
There is no entry fee and no paid upgrade. No company sees a score before it is published, and places are fixed on the day the awards are announced.
Some shop links on this site are affiliate links: I earn a commission when you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. I am an affiliate of some of the shops and makers I link to, including Amazon, AliExpress, Agena Astro, First Light Optics and ZWO, and some of this year's winners are made or sold by them. That plays no part in a score or a place.
I review all kinds of gear: most of it I buy, some is gifted and some is loaned, and all of it is reviewed the same way. How this site is funded
Makers and shops: the badge for every place, and how to use it, from [email protected].
