Become entranced with stargazing as this refractor reveals the cosmos

Become entranced with stargazing as this refractor reveals the cosmos
Supplied with a motor drive and smartphone adapter, get ready to capture the night sky
The second largest telescope of a new range proves to be a reliable starter instrument at a budget price
Kick-start your stargazing hobby, courtesy of Hama UK and Meade Instruments Ltd!
We take a look at why the counterbalance is used by some telescopes but not all
We take a look at what astronomer Isaac Newton was able to see through his homemade telescope back in 1668
Earth and Venus were twins when they were younger, so what turned the second planet from the Sun bad? Find out in issue 32 – out now!
You get more than what you pay for with this excellent achromatic refractor
To celebrate BBC Stargazing LIVE, we’ll be posting a number of astronomy-themed articles and competitions this week, beginning with a guide to understanding telescopes.