THE NEXT SALE IS NEVER FAR AWAY

We live in the age of annual sales, with retailers flocking to join in. They know shoppers are on the hunt for a good deal and they want your custom. With a wide range of retailers carrying popular brands of telescopes, there’s always a chance to grab something that’s otherwise just out of budget for a favourable price. End-of-year holiday sales and Black Friday usually bring the best offers, but occasionally there are sales connected to astronomy events and spacerelated festivals. Don’t expect huge discounts though, as the margins on optical goods aren’t as generous as most other products. However, even when spending a few hundred pounds, a small discount of even ten per cent can be used to purchase an additional accessory or literature to help you make the most of your new home observatory.