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one which can offer superb views of the other bodies in the solar system. But which one to choose? We've got you covered with our guide to the best telescopes for seeing planets. Now's a great ...

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The eight major planets in our Solar System orbit the sun on the same flat plane but at vastly different speeds. Mercury, being the closest to the sun, completes an orbit in only 88 days ...

But with so many different models out there, which one should you buy? We have got you covered, with our guide to the best telescopes to suit a range of budgets, purposes and skill levels.

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Bring the Moon and planets into closer view, spot stunning star clusters and observe distant galaxies and nebulas with your own eyes — you can even photograph your subject with a smart telescope.

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Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all light up the night sky alongside the Moon during National Astronomy Week from 1-9 February 2025. Royal Astronomy Society This week sees a special event for ...