Amazon Prime Day 2026: Early deals are already active on skywatching gear and space gifts
Amazon Prime Day 2026 is just over ten days away, running from Jun. 23-26 and will bring three days of discounts across skywatching optics, drones and Lego! These are the best deals that you can get right now ahead of the big day.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 is just over 10 days away and we are expecting big savings across skywatching gear and a range of technology, including drones and star projectors. Starting on Jun. 23, we expect to see a range of deals site wide across products we have reviewed on Space.com from telescopes to Lego sets. The best savings will only be available to Prime members but you can sign up for a 30 day free trial if you are a new user.
These deals are already live ahead of the big event and it is not limited to Amazon. Other major retailers like Walmart, Adorama and BH Photo are launching their own deals too, so keep your eyes peeled for the best prices on the best gear. For extra information, check out our FAQ section.
The Best Prime Day deals
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- 🔭 Telescopes: Save over $100s on our favorite telescope brands
- ✨ Binoculars: Over 30% off the best binocular models
- 📽 Star projectors: Deal prices down by 30% for select models
- 💻 Laptops: Save hundreds on the best laptops for image editing
- 📷 Cameras: Save hundreds on the best cameras
- 🚀 Lego: Over 20% off Marvel, Star Wars and Sci-Fi Lego sets
- 🚁 Drones: Over $150 off the best drones
- 📺 Streaming: Up over 50% off best streaming deals, plus free trials
- 📱 Apple: Save up to $200 on Apple laptops plus discounts on iPads
- 📦 Amazon Prime: Free 30-day trial membership for new Prime customers
You can still make huge savings on the best telescopes, best binoculars and best cameras from our expert buying guides.
Amazon Prime Day telescope deals
Save $390 on our best smart telescope for versatility, thanks to its small form factor and light weight compared to the rest of the Unistellar line-up. It has autofocus and doesn't require collimation, so it is the perfect smart telescope for a beginner.
It got four and a half stars in our Unistellar Odyssey review thanks to its great views of deep space objects and good color rendition on astrophotography shots.
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Save $690 on the pro version of the Unistellar Odyssey. This model features the same spec as its non-pro companion but includes a Nikon-made eyepiece for stargazers who prefer a traditional viewing experience.
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Save $690 and stand out with this red version of the Unistellar Odyssey Pro.
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Save $435 on our best smart telescope overall. It has great light pollution reduction, a 6.2MP camera and a long 11-hour battery life. Along with the eVscope 2, it makes up the expert range of Unistellar's telescopes that have better resolution and a larger aperture.
In our Unistellar eQuinox 2 review, we gave it four and a half stars and it features in five of our expert guides, including best telescopes for beginners and best telescopes for deep space.
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Save $750 on the most premium model from the Unistellar line-up. It features an eyepiece for traditional viewing, a 7.7 MP camera and a 4.5-inch aperture. It is part of the Unistellar expert range, which has greater specs but also requires more hands-on control for collimation and focusing.
In our Unistellar eVscope 2 review, we gave it four and a half stars for easy go-to tracking of celestial objects and sleek, jaw-dropping design. The lens cap also features an integrated Bahtinov mask to aid in manual star focusing.
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Save $435 on the best smart telescope overall a smart telescope that automatically slews to night sky objects and navigates the cosmos at the tap of the smartphone screen. See our 4.5/5 star review of the eQuinox 2 for more.
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Save $200 on the best motorized telescope in our best telescopes guide. We rated it four and a half stars in our NexStar 8SE review.
It features an eight-inch aperture, a useful magnification of up to 180x, an easy-to-operate hand controller and stunning optics, perfect for almost any night sky object.
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Save $150
Check out our full Celestron NexStar 6SE review.
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Save $100 on our best telescope for beginners. It has a 4-inch aperture and go-to technology for help finding your favorite night sky objects.
We gave it four stars in our full Celestron NexStar 4SE review.
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Save $60 on this must-have telescope for beginners. The StarSense Explorer app makes navigating the night sky a breeze.
In our Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ review, we praised the simple assembly and the ease of use when finding celestial objects.
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Save $50 on a budget-friendly beginner telescope that offers good lunar and planetary views thanks to a 4-inch / 100 mm aperture and a 660mm focal length. Get started straight away because it ships with an in-built red flashlight, smartphone mount, steel tripod, fold-up accessory tray, finderscope, eyepieces and more.
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Save 17% on this Celestron Travel Scope 70 bundle from Celestron and give a budding astronomer everything they need to get up and running. A good quality instrument and useful accessories will make skywatching fun for anyone new to the hobby. Make sure you tick the "coupon price" box to get it for $80.
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Save $20 on a great beginner-friendly telescope that is also a great option for taking to dark sky sites! It has a focal length of 400mm and a focal ratio of f/5, meaning it provides a wide field of view and is great for observing star clusters and the Milky Way. It comes with two eyepieces, a finderscope, a smartphone adapter and a custom backpack for travel.
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Save $60 on the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130 with this discount. It is an exquisite telescope for beginners — whether they wish to get some assistance with navigating the night sky with the downloadable StarSense App or simply content with using the red-dot finder for star-hopping.
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Save $50 on the StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ tabletop dobsonian. We rated the alt-azimuth mount version four stars in our full review. It has a 5.11-inch aperture and works with the Celestron StarSense app to help locate night sky targets.
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Save $51 on this classic Dobsonian that features a 5.9-inch aperture and StarSense functionality to help you locate the night-sky target you want to look at.
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Save $40 on a telescope we rate as the best grab-and-go option in our best telescope for beginners guide. It's lightweight, easy to assemble, features a 102mm aperture (which is plenty) and a 660mm focal length. You can check out our Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ review for a more in-depth look.
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Save $70 on a quality Newtonian reflector telescope that has a motorized go-to mount! Celestron's NexStar series makes multiple entries into our best telescopes guide and this one features a database of more than 4,000 stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more. It also comes with a tripod, two eyepieces, a finderscope and compact and portable design.
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Save $199 on some premium glass for observing the universe. It's meant for serious astronomers and those who may want to start imaging deep sky objects with an astrocam.
Read our full Celestron Advanced VX 8" EdgeHD review.
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Amazon Prime Day binoculars deals
Save $23 on the generalist Nikon Prostaff P3 10x42 binoculars. Suitable for wide-field stargazing and good for daytime use, we reviewed the Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 and were impressed with its optical quality, even at full price.
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Save $70 on these mammoth binoculars. Once you have them secured on a tripod they will give you decades of incredible stereoscopic star-hopping.
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Save 14% on these superb high-powered binoculars, suitable for stargazing or nature watching. We rank the Pro model as the best binoculars for long distance viewing.
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Save 17% and get one of the best binoculars and best budget binoculars on the market. It features surprisingly good optics, a wide field of view and is perfect for kids or as a backup for adults.
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Save a massive $40 on the Celestron Nature DX 12x56 binoculars. A 12x magnification and the larger 56mm objective lenses are suitable for stargazing and wildlife observation.
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Save $100 on these great image-stabilized binoculars from Canon. They have a huge 18x magnification and big 50mm objective lenses so you can get very close to the stars.
Check out our full Canon 18x50 IS binocular review.
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Save a huge $200 on the Techno-Stabi 16x40 image-stabilized binoculars from Fujifilm. They have some of the strongest image stabilization on the market and they have some premium optics to match.
Read our full Fujinon Techno-Stabi TS-L 1640 review.
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Save $200 on the 20x magnification version of the Fujifilm Techno-Stabi binoculars. Great for close-ups on any night sky object, with stock still image stabilization.
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Amazon Prime Day camera deals
Save $219 on this compact and ergonomic camera that packs a huge 40MP APS-C sensor and 7 stops of in-body image stabilization.
It has great low-light performance and is a versatile camera for those who are into photography. Check out our full Fujifilm X-T5 review.
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Save a $199 on this workhorse camera, capable of 40MP stills and 8K video at up to 30p. It features a 5.76-million-dot viewfinder, a CFexpress card slot and advanced video output with Apple ProRes and raw video capability.
We think it's the best Fujifilm camera for professionals because of its powerful functionality and advanced features.
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Save $849 on the latest hybrid A7 model from Sony. We reviewed the Sony A7R IV and gave it four and a half stars. This model has more advanced video capability and more autofocus points than the A7R IV.
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Save $200 on this small, lightweight camera that features in our best cameras guide as the best Micro Four Thirds camera. It has a 20MP sensor and 121-point autofocus system with contrast detect.
This is a powerful little camera and is great for beginners or those looking to upgrade from smartphone photography. We gave it four stars in our full OM-D E-M10 Mark IV review.
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Save almost $300 and get an amazing price on what we think is Canon's best-ever camera, which is saying something. It features 8K video capabilities and a 45MP sensor combined with a top-of-the-range autofocus system. You can argue that the specs go over the top a little, but this is a top deal on a top camera.
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Save $603 on what we think is the best DSLR for shooting videos and photos in low light. While most people are switching over to mirrorless cameras, the D850 delivers fantastic image resolution without breaking the bank.
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Save $100 on the Nikon Z6 II at Amazon — this impressive intermediate camera captures 24.5MP still images and 4K video recording, plus can shoot a whopping 15 minutes for long exposures — great news for astrophotographers!
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Save a $603 on one of the best cameras for low-light photography. This full-frame mirrorless camera from Nikon is a great all-rounder, but it shines when shooting at night thanks to its low levels of noise in high ISO shots and its handy exposure preview feature.
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Amazon Prime Day star projector deals
Save 22% on the best overall star projector for kids. Check out our Govee review for a closer look, where we praised its dazzling effects and high-quality speaker.
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Amazon Prime Day drone deals
Save $30 on an excellent lightweight drone that doesn't require a controller for takeoff, landing or tracking. It also features a 4K camera. It features in our best DJI drones guide, following our review.
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Save $80 on a drone that offers great features, an excellent build quality and a decent camera. It can take 8K photos, but only in JPEG format. At this price, this is a pretty solid option.
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Get $120 off this excellent drone that offers a 4K camera, excellent range, a huge battery life, great stability and a few extras too.
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Amazon Prime Day streaming deals
Save up to 77% on 24 months and get three extra months for free on Nord VPN. It's perfect for online streaming and security with a dedicated IP address, an ad blocker, anti-malware protection, a data breach scanner and so much more.
Note: This price is for their "Prime" Plan, other plans are available, offer varying features and are a bit cheaper.
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Save 21% on a streaming device that offers you 4K viewing and is 30% faster than any other Roku device. It has access to services like Disney Plus, Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Hulu and many more.
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Amazon Prime Day Lego deals
Save $44 on this vehicle that features different attachments, fine details and comes with nearly 2,00 pieces. This is a buildable replica of the vehicle from the Apollo 17 mission.
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Save 30% and get the lowest price we've seen on a Lego set that comes with nice features and movable limbs. You get over a thousand pieces and a display plaque to go with the set.
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Save $14 on an iconic build that showcases the Mandalorian's helmet. It features 584 pieces and comes with a display stand and plaque.
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Save $20 on everyone's favorite droid with this buildable toy figure. It can be a playful centerpiece or used for play! It also comes with an R2-D2 minifigure and a 25th anniversary Darth Malak minifigure.
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Get 20% off this excellent value Millennium Falcon buildable set. It stands on a display stand, has fantastic detail and is the most affordable Falcon yet. We loved it in our review.
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Save 20% on an excellent set for budding astronauts and young Lego enthusiasts. It's a simple build, you can create an astronaut, a ship or a space dog and it comes with 647 pieces.
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Get a great price on this recreation of one of the most iconic scenes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You get nearly 800 pieces and you get six minifigures and a Thanos figure.
Note: This is the same price as when it was previously on sale.
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Save 15% on this model of Mando's newest ship, the N-1 Starfighter. It comes with two minifigs: The Mandalorian and Peli Motto. And of course there's a little Grogu in there, too.
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Amazon Prime Day Frequently Asked Questions
When is Amazon Prime Day 2026?
Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs from Jun. 23-26.
What is Prime Day in October?
Amazon's Prime Day in October event started in October 2022 and kicks off the holiday shopping season. This year's event is called Prime Big Deal Days and is running for 48 hours between Oct. 7-8. It's much shorter than the main Prime Day earlier in the year.
This is a Prime members-only event, so if you want to make the most of potential savings on this event, make sure you sign up to Amazon Prime before Oct. 7. It may even be worth signing up before then as there are often early deals in the weeks and days leading up to it.
What is Amazon Prime Day?
Prime Day is Amazon's largest annual sale and is exclusively for Amazon Prime members. While some non-Prime offers may be available, the best discounts are reserved for members. Last year saw the first four-day Amazon Prime Day, running from July 8 - July 11 2025.
Do I need to be an Amazon Prime member to get Prime Day deals?
Yes. While some deals are available sitewide, the best offers are often exclusively for Amazon Prime members. To access all eligible deals, consumers must sign up for a Prime membership, which currently costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. New subscribers can also start a free 30-day Prime trial, provided they have not been a member previously.
How to sign up for a free 30-day Amazon Prime trial:
1. Go to Amazon Prime.
2. Select "Start your free trial."
3. Follow on-screen instructions.
4. Begin browsing Prime-exclusive deals.
Prime Day began in 2015 to celebrate Amazon's 20th anniversary and to encourage consumer spending outside the traditional holiday season. The online retailer aimed to "offer a volume of deals greater than Black Friday." The annual sale has grown significantly, prompting other retailers to offer their own competitive deals. We will provide updates on offers from Amazon and other major retailers, including Walmart, Best Buy and Target.
Pro tips for Prime Day preparation
Prime Day is one of the year's biggest shopping events, so a little preparation can lead to significant savings. These six tips can help you find the best deals efficiently:
1. Use the Amazon Prime free trial: This is an excellent option for those who hane't tried Amazon Prime before. Since Prime Day is for Prime members only, first-time subscribers can take advantage of a 30-day free trial.
2. Watch other retailers, too: Other companies often offer sales to compete with Amazon during Prime Day. Check Walmart, Best Buy and other big box stores, as their deals might be comparable or even better, and you won't need a Prime membership to participate.
3. Know what you want to buy: Consult our buying guides at Space.com to prepare for the event. Our best telescopes guide highlights devices for spotting celestial objects, while our Lego Star Wars Deals and general Lego deals can help builders of all ages. We will update these pages leading up to Prime Day.
4. Stay flexible: During Prime Day, we will strive to show you different versions of the same product or equivalent items to help you make informed choices. Deals can expire quickly, so avoid getting fixated on a single product. Flexible shoppers often find more satisfaction.
5. Start early: Early bird deals are often among the best, especially for high-demand items with limited stock, such as new Lego sets, specific binoculars or telescopes. Grab these items quickly before they disappear. While smaller gifts may not have as much demand, it's generally best to act immediately if you really want a specific item.
6. Check back regularly: Amazon rapidly updates its pricing throughout the event, and Space.com will do the same. We often see significant deals appear in the final hours as stock is released or new offers emerge on the Amazon website. Keep refreshing our pages, and we will guide you through the busy four days of Prime Day.
Amazon Prime Day, or wait for Black Friday?
Prime Day vs Black Friday?
Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday both offer significant sales on popular items like binoculars, telescopes, Star Wars kits and board games. Deciding when to make a purchase requires careful consideration.
If you are an Amazon loyalist, Prime Day may be your primary shopping event. While other stores like Best Buy, Target and Walmart participate, they often reserve their most aggressive sales for Black Friday. Additionally, Prime Day's member-exclusive nature can provide a shopping advantage.
Naturally, if you prefer to receive your items sooner, Prime Day is the time to buy. However, if you want a wider range of retailers to consider, we will also keep you informed about Black Friday opportunities later in the year. Stay tuned to Space.com in the weeks leading up to Black Friday for our coverage of the best space deals, extending through Cyber Monday.
Is Prime Day next day delivery?
Where's my stuff from Prime Day?
Depending on location and time of ordering you may not receive your items via next day delivery, even if you have an Amazon Prime membership and have bought in the Prime Day deals.
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Jase Parnell-Brookes is the Managing Editor for e-commerce for Space and Live Science. Previously the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching at Space, Jase has been an editor and contributing expert across a wide range of publications since 2010. Based in the UK, they are also an award-winning photographer and educator winning the Gold Prize award in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018/19 and named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. After completing their Masters degree in 2011 and qualifying as a teacher in 2012, Jase has spent the last two decades studying and working in photography and publishing in multiple areas, and specializes in low light optics and camera systems.
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