Latest articles by Harry Bennett
Get stabilized views of the cosmos with the Canon 18x50 IS binoculars, now almost 30% off
Deals This amazing pair of binoculars is almost 30% off their retail price on Amazon and we think they are a great pair for stargazing with their 50mm objective lenses and excellent image stabilization.
Best telescopes 2026: View planets, stars and galaxies
Buying Guide These are the best telescopes for stargazing, with top models from Celestron, Unistellar and more, rigorously tested by our experts.
The best binoculars 2026 — models for stargazing, wildlife and general use
Buying Guide We have fully tested and ranked the best binoculars for stargazing and spotting galaxies, star clusters and planets.
Celebrate 250 years of America with the Estes Liberty Star model rocket
Deals Model rocket staple Estes has designed a limited edition model rocket decked out in red, white and blue for the 250th anniversary of Independence Day. Suitable for display or launch.
Amazon Prime Day 2026: It's all over but you can still grab these deals
Deals Amazon Prime Day is over. There are some deals available but most of the best savings have gone. Now to wait until Prime Day in October!
Moore's law tells us that the price of technology should go down over time, so why is stargazing gear getting more expensive?
With the prices of the newest smart telescope and image-stabilized binocular models running into the thousands, older models should be cheaper, but we are seeing a range of different factors at play affecting prices from the top to the bottom.
Hosting a solar eclipse viewing party? Get money off solar eclipse multipacks this Prime Day
Deals Grab some solar eclipse glasses so you and a big group can enjoy one of the most impressive natural wonders in safety. Multipacks are available from Galaxium, Helioclipse and Rainbow Symphony.
15 of our favorite sci-fi audiobooks to transport you to another planet
From Andy Weir's heroic protagonists to Octavia E. Butler's epic ideas of biological agency, these audiobooks will blow your mind wide open.
You can get my favorite image-stabilized binoculars for their cheapest ever price in this incredible anti-Prime Day deal
Deals The Fujinon Techno-Stabi TS-L 1640 image-stabilized binoculars are the best for steady stargazing at high magnification. Walmart is selling them for their cheapest ever price but it could jump up at any moment.
These deals are giving Amazon a good run for their money
Check out these hot deals on skywatching gear from the likes of Walmart, Adorama and BH Photo & Video.
The Unistellar Odyssey Pro helped me feel in touch with the universe and it's now 15% off
Deals The go-to tracking and sharp autofocus afforded by the Odyssey Pro allowed me to start taking sharp images of the deep sky. It's now available from Unistellar with 15% off.
Best night vision binoculars 2026: See in the dark and bring the night sky into focus
Buying Guide You don't have to be a secret agent to make the most of the best night vision binoculars. We've rounded up the best models, from basic to top-tier, and Prime Day could make them even better value.
Best telescopes for deep space 2026: Enjoy stunning views of the cosmos
Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for deep space — gaze far into the night sky and survey the cosmos in impressive detail.
The best cameras for photo and video 2026: the top models for astrophotography and everyday shooting
Buying Guide The best cameras for photo and video, handpicked and approved by our experts with models dropping in price before Amazon Prime Day on June 23.
Best cameras for astrophotography 2026 — shoot stars and planets like a professional
Buying Guide These are the best cameras for astrophotography we've tested — all boasting impressive low-light performance, noise handling and ability to shoot galaxies and stars. Get ready for savings on Amazon Prime Day, too.
Best telescopes for kids 2026: Get your little ones stargazing
Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids will impress young stargazers or allow older kids a chance at improving their astronomy skills, with prices expected to get cheaper for Amazon Prime Day on June 23.
The best telescopes for beginners 2026: From starter models to refractors and smart telescopes
Buying Guide Ready to start your astronomy journey?
You can still get 15% off the Unistellar eQuinox 2 and the rest of their smart telescope range for Father's Day
Space Approved - Sponsored Offer Unistellar
Unistellar's Father's Day sale is running from now until July 2 and is delivering 15% off their entire range of smart telescopes, backpacks and solar filters.
Best solar viewing gear 2026: Observe the Aug. 12 solar eclipse in safety
The best solar viewing gear available for the next solar eclipse. Spy the best solar glasses, filters, telescopes and binoculars.
Best solar telescopes 2026: Safely observe and image the next total solar eclipse
The best solar telescopes suitable for the next solar eclipse.
Grab our best telescope for beginners with $100 off the Celestron NexStar 4SE
Deals Celestron's iconic orange NexStar series is on sale on Amazon and includes the smallest of the set, the NexStar 4SE, a perfect first telescope for new stargazers. It has a 4-inch aperture and go-to technology for easily finding night sky objects.
Best solar binoculars 2026: Get a closer view of the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12
The best solar binoculars let you get a closer view of the sun while keeping your eyes safe.
Get ready for the next Pentagon file drop with our essential UFO reading list
With the next tranche of declassified files from the Pentagon expected any day now, dive deeper into the UFO phenomenon with these 15 books covering its history, impact and possible explanations.
Unistellar blasts 15% off its entire smart telescope range in Father's Day 2026 sale
Space Approved - Sponsored Offer Unistellar
Unistellar's Father's Day sale is running from now until July 2 and is delivering 15% off their entire range of smart telescopes, backpacks and solar filters.
