Latest articles by Harry Bennett
Best cameras for photos and videos 2025: The top models for astrophotography and everyday shooting
Buying Guide These are our top picks for the best cameras for photo and video — we expect big savings on these models on October Prime Day on Oct. 7.
Best binoculars 2025 — best overall models for stargazing, wildlife and general use
Buying Guide We've picked the best binoculars for stargazing, comet viewing and nature watching. Keep an eye out for deals and do your research here to prepare.
Best smart telescopes 2025: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease
Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.
Best telescopes 2025: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas
Buying Guide Prime Day in October arrives on Oct. 7 and we expect big savings across the best telescopes.
Amazon Prime Day 2025: Get ready for Prime Day in October
Deals Amazon Spring Deal Days are nearly here, we've rounded some of the best pre-sale offers.
Only 300 available! Grab one of these limited edition smart telescopes — we rated the original 5/5 in our review
Deals Vaonis has just released a limited-edition run of their Vespera II smart telescopes with a stylish clear housing and a built-in hygrometer — available for $2490 from select retailers.
Gaze at star clusters and the Harvest moon this fall with $130 off the Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars
Deals This early October Prime Day deal gets you the Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars for just $190 on Amazon — their lowest price since 2023.
Photograph the Orionids with this Canon EOS R5 Mark II and lens bundle — now $574 off from Walmart
Deals This limited-time deal gets you the Canon EOS R5 Mark II with the RF 24-105mm f/4 lens kit for just $4925— $174 cheaper than Amazon's current sale price. Shoot the Orionids with ease!
Sony A7 III now $400 off in this limited-time deal — be ready to capture October's full moon
Deals This limited-time deal gets you the Sony A7 III for just $1498 ahead of Amazon Prime Day in October and the Harvest moon — but it ends in three days.
I beat light pollution with this smart telescope — everything I saw in the night sky from a city center
Don't let light pollution put you off stargazing or astrophotography, I managed to see galaxies, nebulas and star clusters all in Bortle 7 and 8 class night skies.
Get ready to view Saturn at its closest point to Earth with $133 off this telescope from Celestron
Deals The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope is on sale for $367 on Amazon and is a great budget choice for observing the opposition of Saturn overnight on Sept. 20.
Best compact binoculars 2025
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best compact binoculars, taking into account their build quality, visuals, and how compact they are.
Best beginner cameras
Buying Guide Starting your photography journey? We have considered different budgets and brands for your first camera, with eyes on upcoming Amazon Prime Day deals.
Best cameras for astrophotography in 2025 — shoot the stars
Buying Guide We've tested the best cameras for astrophotography for their low light performance, noise handling and abilities to shoot galaxies, nebulas and stars in the night sky.
Best budget binoculars 2025 — good quality, cheaper binos
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best budget binoculars, combining affordability with good quality optics and fantastic views.
Best binoculars for kids 2025: Small and lightweight binos for children
Buying Guide The best binoculars for kids provide closer views and are designed to be convenient for smaller hands and faces.
Best monoculars in 2025 — lighter, smaller and cheaper than binoculars
Buying Guide The best monocular devices on the market offer a lightweight alternative to binoculars. Try using one this month to view the full moon.
Best budget telescopes under $500 we recommend in 2025
Deals We've rounded up the best budget telescopes under $500 so you can survey the night sky regardless of your budget.
Why do we photograph the Milky Way in summer?
The Milky Way is a spectacular sight in the summer skies but why does it look so much more brilliant than it does in the winter?
Best telescopes for deep space 2025: View the universe in breathtaking detail
Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for deep space — gaze far into the night sky and survey the cosmos in impressive detail.
Best Nikon lenses in 2025 — wide-angle, telephoto, prime and zoom lenses
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best Nikon lenses from ultra-wide to telephoto, just what you need to take your photography to the next level.
Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2025
Buying Guide The best telescopes for seeing planets give you the best views of our celestial neighbors.
Best telescopes for kids 2025: The best child-friendly scopes
Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids are easy to use, accessible to beginners and make sure you watch out for Prime Day savings.
Walmart is offering $383 off the Canon EOS R8 and includes a wide-angle RF lens — perfect for capturing the galactic core of the Milky Way
Deals The Canon EOS R8 is now $383 off and comes with a wide-angle zoom lens. Now is a good time to buy, too, with the galactic core of the Milky Way still visible — but not for too much longer!
