The best telescopes for beginner astronomers of all ages
Gaze for days. (Depositphotos/)Since the dawn of time, man has gazed up into the heavens and wondered what those twinkly lights were in the night sky. The fact that we've progressed to the point where we've walked on a few of those twinkly lights hasn't diminished our curiosity. But telescopes can be complicated and may turn amateur astronomers off before they even get started.To that end, we present our choices for the best beginner telescopes—ones that deliver on the star-gazing without burdening you with too much tech.Ready when you are. (Amazon/)Designed first and foremost to be easy to assemble and begin using, the Meade is an ideal entry-level telescope. Its 70mm refractor is primed are ready for the night sky, but the StarPro is also adept at daytime viewing, so it provides ample opportunity for new users to find their comfort level. It can be assembled in minutes from out...