
Harry Bennett
Harry joined Space.com in December 2024 as an e-commerce staff writer covering cameras, optics, and skywatching content. Based in the UK, Harry graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in American Literature with Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. A keen photographer, Harry has strong experience with astrophotography and has captured celestial objects with a range of cameras. As a lifelong skywatcher, Harry remembers watching the Perseid meteor shower every summer in his hometown and being amazed by the wonders of the night sky.
Latest articles by Harry Bennett

Epic 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' gear has landed. 'This is the way' to Grogu Crocs, Lego & more
By Kim Snaith Published
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
By Harry Bennett Published
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
By Harry Bennett Published
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
By Harry Bennett Published
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
By Harry Bennett Published
Review Nikon's new Action 7x50 binoculars: A good buy for astronomy novices

Bring nebulas and galaxies into focus with nearly $700 off this smart telescope
By Chris McMullen Published
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
By Kimberley Lane Last updated
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
By Harry Bennett Published
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
By Harry Bennett Last updated
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
By Harry Bennett Published
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
By Chris McMullen Last updated
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.

Fujifilm X-H2 camera review
By Harry Bennett Published
While not having any astro-specific features, the X-H2 still performed well — although we'd hesitate to recommend it over the cheaper X-T50 for the average astrophotographer.

Best lenses for astrophotography 2026: the best glass you can get from Sony, Canon and Sigma
By Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated
Buying Guide We have rounded up the best lenses for astrophotography so you can capture detailed night sky shots with crystal clear stars.

The best image stabilized binoculars 2026: Our guide to models from Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm.
By Harry Bennett Published
Our guide to the best image stabilized binoculars can set you on your way to a great stargazing experience.

Canon PowerShot V1 review
By Harry Bennett Published
Review I tried out Canon's latest vlogging camera for astrophotography, the PowerShot V1 and managed to capture the Andromeda galaxy and the Milky Way!

Fujifilm X-M5 review — impressive astro in a small package
By Harry Bennett Published
Being the lightest and smallest camera in the X-series line-up, I was impressed with how good this little camera was for astrophotography.

See the March Lunar eclipse in more detail for under $50! These binoculars are now even cheaper than on Black Friday
By Harry Bennett Published
Deals Our best family binoculars, the Celestron Cometron 7x50 binoculars, are now $13 cheaper on Amazon and are perfect for getting a better view of the night sky and all its wonders.

Carson VX 12x50 binocular review
By Matt Morris Published
Review The Carson VX 12x50 binoculars are capable of crisp star imagery with their 50mm objective lens and 12x magnification.

Help defend Earth from asteroids with your Unistellar telescope
By Harry Bennett Published
Unistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.

Carson RD 10x50 binocular review
By Matt Morris Published
Review The Carson RD 10x50 binoculars are a good all-rounder, but didn't shine when it came to stargazing.

Best dedicated astrophotography cameras 2025
By Damian Peach Last updated
Browse our list of the best dedicated astrophotography cameras.

Best binoculars for kids 2026: Small and lightweight binoculars for children of any age
By Jamie Carter Last updated
Buying Guide The best binoculars for kids provide closer views and are designed to be convenient for smaller hands and faces.

Best compact binoculars 2026: small and lightweight binoculars for all occasions
By Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best compact binoculars, taking into account their build quality, visuals, and how compact they are.

Get a huge 25% off these Canon image-stabilized binoculars — one of our favorites for stargazing under the new moon
By Harry Bennett Published
Deals The Canon 12x36 IS III binoculars are a great pair of image-stabilized optics that allow for shake-free observation of stars, nebulas and star clusters. They are now only $656 from Amazon.
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