The rings of Saturn cannot be seen by binoculars but should be apparent in the right conditions (when the air is still) by even the smallest telescopes at 25x (magnification of 25 times). We recommend at least a 3-inch aperture (76 mm) to gain a pleasing view. The larger the telescope and the more magnification available, the more details it will be possible to see. Just note: The larger you go, the more cumbersome and expensive things will get.