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

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.

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.

By Harry Bennett Published
Unistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

By Harry Bennett Published
Our guide to the best image stabilized binoculars can set you on your way to a great stargazing experience.

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!

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.

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.

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

By Harry Bennett Published
Unistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

By Jamie Carter Last updated
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.

By Harry Bennett Published
We've tested many image-stabilized binoculars — here's our expert verdict on whether you should bite the bullet and buy a pair or go with regular binoculars for stargazing.

By Harry Bennett Published
Review This lightweight medium-format powerhouse is one of the most powerful cameras you can get, but how does it work for astrophotography?

By Jase Parnell-Brookes Published
Deals 30% savings on the Canon 18x50 IS UD all-weather binoculars are great for stable stargazing at a high magnification. They are at their cheapest price ahead of the Christmas holidays in this deal from Amazon, for only $11.

By Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated
Deals Black Friday deals are seeing prices slashed across image-stabilized binoculars and they have lasted into Cyber Monday. This selection is perfect for detailed stargazing and steady wildlife observation.

By Harry Bennett Published
Deals Our best compact binoculars for travel, the Occer 12x25 compact binoculars, are half price in this scorching Cyber Monday deal from Amazon. They are small enough to take anywhere and offer a huge 12x magnification.
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