Whenever news of a rare celestial event makes the headlines - be it a passing comet, meteor shower or a parade of planets - it makes one wish for two things: a telescope and a pitch-black garden to set it up in.
Yet choosing the perfect telescope can be overwhelming, regardless of your astronomy experience. A quick web search will tell you to consider the scope’s focal length, aperture, eyepiece and more - which can quickly dampen the excitement of purchasing a new piece of kit.
