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A guide to observing deep-sky objects with binoculars, telescopes and more
By Jamie Carter published
Find out what deep-space objects are, what optics you’ll need to see them and how to plan your observing.

Artemis 2 heat shield is a sunken treasure in the ocean | Space photo of the day for April 28, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd published
This eerie image shows the heat shield following splashdown.

On this day in space! April 28, 2001: World's 1st space tourist launches to space station
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 28, 2001, the world's first space tourist hitched a ride to the International Space Station on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft.

Best Lego deals 2026: Save big with these deep discounts
By Kim Snaith last updated
Love Lego and want to make your money go further? We've got the best Lego Star Wars deals ahead of Star Wars Day, big savings on space Lego and astounding offers on Lego Marvel's Avengers.

Aurora expert captures rare pulsating northern lights in remarkable detail: 'One of the most profound sightings of my career'
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
An unusually powerful pulsating aurora display lit up skies over Arctic Norway for nearly three hours during a colossal geomagnetic storm.

Scientists learn how much baby stars in Orion weigh — by watching their dance moves
By Keith Cooper published
"These measurements vastly expand our understanding of how stellar neighborhoods like our own are built."

The best Lego Star Wars deals: Get more for your galactic credits
By Kim Snaith last updated
Deals Looking for the best Lego Star Wars deals you are? Find them here you will.

Could the moon ever be blockaded? Experts predict cislunar space could be the next Strait of Hormuz
By Leonard David published
The ongoing military conflict regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz may well mirror a future situation off-Earth — the use of cislunar space, the region between the moon and our planet.
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!

