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Pre-order the Unistellar Envision AR binoculars and learn about the night sky in real-time
Deals Unistellar's long awaited augmented reality Envision smart binoculars are available to pre-order for $1499, with guaranteed delivery before Christmas.
The best Black Friday deals 2026: telescopes, binoculars, cameras, Lego, streaming, drones and more
Deals We've scoured the net for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on space-related gear, from telescopes to cameras and more.
13 sci-fi books that inspired our favorite shows and movies
These are the books that inspired our favorite science fiction worlds on the big and small screens, including novels from Andy Weir, Emily St. John Mandel and Mary Shelley.
The best telescopes for beginners 2026: From starter models to refractors and smart telescopes
Buying Guide Ready to start your astronomy journey?
Best telescopes for kids 2026: Get your little ones stargazing
Buying Guide October will offer stunning views of bright Saturn, perfect for wowing young stargazers. We have the best child-friendly telescopes to enjoy this and other stunning sights.
Best telescopes 2026: Observe planets, stars and galaxies
Buying Guide Whether you want stunning views of Saturn at opposition this October or prefer to gaze at galaxies and nebulas, we have you covered with our guide to the best telescopes.
Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2026
Buying Guide Want stunning views of Saturn's October opposition, when this gas giant is at its brightest? We've rounded up the best telescopes for seeing it and other planets.
We think these Nikon binoculars are excellent for variable magnification on the go
Review Get everything between 10x and 22x with Nikon’s new Action Zoom 10-22x50 binoculars
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.
This ZWO astronomy camera is perfect for solar and lunar imaging
Easy to use and with an excellent build quality, the ZWO ASI174MM is a fast, monochrome USB 3.0 camera that’s perfect for solar and lunar imaging.
How to safely observe eclipses and the solar surface with a smart telescope
Solar observation is easy with a smart telescope like the Unistellar eQuinox 2 and the matching filter, meaning you can capture it with no stress on big events like the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse.
How to photograph a solar eclipse
Reference Astrophotographer Josh Dury gives his best tips for photographing a solar eclipse.
Heading to Europe or the U.K. for the Aug. 12 solar eclipse? Best eclipse glasses to buy before you leave — or after you arrive
Deals We've rounded up the best solar eclipse glasses so you can watch safely from wherever you are.
This Sky-Watcher is an ideal beginner telescope for solar observing
The Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76mm H-alpha is a portable beginner's solar telescope that is easy to use and offers dramatic views of the turbulent surface of the sun.
Best stargazing apps 2026: Navigate the night sky with these AR apps and virtual star maps
Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.
We've found huge discounts on a range of ZWO astronomy cameras, including three we love
Deals Save on ZWO astrophotography gear at B&H Photo Video. Shop discounts on astrocams, telescopes and mounts to upgrade your stargazing setup with top deals today.
ZWO Seestar S30 Pro smart telescope review
Review A compact, automated smart telescope with a higher resolution upgrade
How much better is the Canon EOS R6 III than previous models for astrophotography?
The latest edition of the Canon EOS R6 III adds 8 MP in resolution compared to the EOS R6 II, a CFexpress card slot and improved low-light autofocusing capability but do these upgrades actually benefit the astrophotographer?
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.
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.
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.
