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

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.

Best monoculars in 2026 — lighter, smaller and cheaper than binoculars
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.

Are image-stabilized binoculars good for stargazing?
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.

Fujifilm GFX 100S II review
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?

These Canon 18x50 image-stabilized binoculars are my top choice for up-close stargazing — even cheaper than Black Friday
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.

My hand-picked Black Friday deals on image-stabilized binoculars are still active for Cyber Monday.
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.

Pocket the Occer 12x25 compact binoculars for under $20 this Cyber Monday!
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.

I've handpicked these camera and lens deals — save some serious cash this Black Friday weekend
By Jase Parnell-Brookes Published
Deals As we move into Cyber Monday I have spotted a range of high-end cameras and lenses on offer from top brands like Sony, Nikon and Sigma. Save hundreds on your next gear purchase.

Highest powered astronomy binoculars we have tested — now $140 cheaper this Black Friday weekend
By Harry Bennett Published
Deals The Celestron Skymaster 25x100 is dirt cheap ahead of Cyber Monday and is our best binoculars for magnification, perfect for gazing at galaxies.

No other DSLR comes close to the Nikon D850 — save a massive $600 on our best DSLR for astrophotography for Black Friday weekend
By Jase Parnell-Brookes Published
Deals I think this is the best DSLR ever made. The Nikon D850 is now $600 off on BH Photo and Video this Black Friday weekend. Watch out though, it could end in the next few days.

These are the best affordable binoculars I use for stargazing and now they're only $212 this Black Friday
By Harry Bennett Published
Deals Our best binoculars for affordable stargazing, the Celestron Nature DX 12x56, are $78 cheaper in this Black Friday deal from Amazon.

I take these compact Nikon Stabilized 12x25 binoculars with me everywhere and they just dropped in price, again.
By Jase Parnell-Brookes Published
Deals Our best compact image-stabilized binoculars, the Nikon Stabilized 12x25 binoculars, just dropped in price again on Newegg for Black Friday. Now available for $635.
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