However, while the Scosche MagicMount can get into areas other phone holders can’t this phone holder is still wonderfully flexible. In fact, it’ll move through a full 90 degrees once you’ve fixed the mount in place, which should mean that you’ll be able to see your smartphone screen from wherever it’s been attached. The best feature of the NexYZ is the ability to line the smartphone up with the telescope eyepiece in three axes, X, Y and Z, as this gives you maximum control when it comes to making sure the smartphone's camera is aligned with the optical axis of the telescope.

It's offered at a reasonable price and comes with a good, sturdy tripod, 20mm and 10mm Kellner eyepieces and a 90° erect image diagonal (meaning the telescope is suitable for terrestrial observations).Another renowned brand in the world of telescopes and telescope accessories, Orion has also entered the smartphone telescope adapter market with the Orion SteadyPix EZ. Read our full Celestron NexYZ review Tele Vue FoneMate Smart Phone Eyepiece Adapter Tele Vue FoneMate Smart Phone Eyepiece Adapter In most cases, it's illegal for learners and P1 drivers to use their phone under any circumstances, whether or not the phone is mounted. This can sometimes be the case for P2 drivers, too.

The Vicseed Car Phone Mount continues to sell well and for good reason. Perhaps the most appealing aspect of its design is that you can buy the one accessory and then mount it in three different ways: dashboard, windshield or vent. That makes it a good choice if you regularly change from one car to another, or perhaps have two very different vehicles in the family. It keeps your options open. If you're starting smartphone astrophotography through a telescope from scratch, why not get yourself a scope with a smartphone adapter already included? Celestron Inspire 80AZ Refractor Great for young astronomers Celestron Inspire 100AZ refractor. Credit: BBC Sky at Night Magazine The Celestron Inspire 100AZ is a great option for beginners, and in particular young astronomers who are just setting out on their journey into practical astronomy. There are also different laws depending on your type of licence: learner's permit, P1, P2 and full licence. Once again, these are state-based. National mobile phone restrictions A final option to explore is a bespoke mount. Swedish firm Brodit make custom mounting units for each model of car to create a permanent mount for your phone. Attaching your phone to the mountA smartphone telescope adaptor is a device that holds your phone in position on the eyepiece, enabling the camera lens to get a good view of whatever your telescope happens to be pointed at. Pay special attention to whether a product name highlights its attachment type (vent, suction or adhesive) or how it grips the phone (magnetic or vice/clamp). The Northern Territory Road User's Handbook (2020) states you can only use a mobile phone while driving to "make or receive an audio phone call or as a driver's aid (e.g. using your phone for navigation)". It goes on to specify restrictions around these uses. This can mean it's worth spending a bit of money on a decent adaptor, as you'll need something sturdy that holds your phone well in place. Examples include making and receiving calls and using navigation apps (GPS), among other things. Suction or vent mount: Which should you get?