Latest articles by Harry Bennett
Amazon Prime Day 2026: Early deals are already active on skywatching gear and space gifts
Deals 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.
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.
Best smart telescopes 2026: 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 2026: View planets, stars and galaxies
Buying Guide These are the best telescopes for stargazing, with top models from Celestron, Unistellar and ZWO.
Grab the Estes Blue Origin model rocket ahead of Memorial Day with it's lowest price since January!
Deals Normally $36, the Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket from Estes is currently on sale for $29.99 on Amazon and is cheaper than the official Estes webstore.
Epic 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' gear has landed. 'This is the way' to Grogu Crocs, Lego & more
With Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu launching into theaters this weekend, we’ve searched the galaxy for the best Mando and Grogu merchandise
Nikon Action 16x50 binoculars review
Review We tested Nikon's new Action 16x50 binoculars for up-close stargazing, and saw lunar craters and Orion's belt in sharp contrast
Get $341 off the limited X edition of the Vaonis Vespera II at Walmart
Deals The Vespera II X edition features a sleek, transparent shell and has internal temperature sensors for optimized deep sky observation.
With the Vespera III and Vespera Pro 2, telescope-maker Vaonis unveils its sharpest optics yet
News They boast a new optical design for sharper images and host a bunch of upgraded features to make stargazing a breeze. The Vaonis Vespera III and Vespera Pro 2 are available now.
Nikon Action 7x50 binoculars review
Review Nikon's new Action 7x50 binoculars: A good buy for astronomy novices
The best telescopes for beginners 2026: From starter models to refractors and smart telescopes
Buying Guide Ready to start your astronomy journey?
Bring nebulas and galaxies into focus with nearly $700 off this smart telescope
Deals Sick of light pollution tainting your astrophotography? Capture nebulas, galaxies and more with $700 off this powerful, portable Unistellar Odyssey Pro smart telescope.
Best tripods 2026: For astrophotography, landscapes, travel, video and more
Buying Guide Owning one of the best tripods for your camera is essential whether you're shooting astrophotography, landscape or portraits.
How to use your Unistellar smart telescope to track the Artemis 2 rocket light curve in the name of science
Unistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.
Amazon Spring Sale deals for stargazing 2026: Huge savings on telescopes, binoculars and cameras
It's the final day of the Amazon Spring Sale, so don't miss out on hundreds of dollars off the best skywatching optics and cameras.
Early spring deals for observing the cosmos: Our top picks for stargazers
Do you want to get a better look at the universe around you? I've spotted these early deals on our best binoculars, cameras and telescopes, so you don't have to blow your budget for mind-blowing views.
Best Canon lenses in 2026: Wide angle prime and zoom lenses for RF and EF mounts
Buying Guide Get the best Canon lenses for your Canon camera, including wide-angle, f/1.4 aperture and zoom options for different styles of astrophotography.
Best night vision binoculars 2026: See in the dark and get a better look at the night sky
Buying Guide The best night vision binoculars range from basic infrared models to quality binoculars that will last a lifetime.
