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Jamie Carter
Jamie Carter

Jamie is an experienced science, technology and travel journalist and stargazer who writes about exploring the night sky, solar and lunar eclipses, moon-gazing, astro-travel, astronomy and space exploration. He is the editor of WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com and author of A Stargazing Program For Beginners. 

Articles by: Jamie Carter

The best star projectors fill your room with the universe

Best star projectors 2021: Indoor views of the night sky

By Jamie Carter

The very best star projectors for staying cosy beneath the cosmos.

Best binoculars for kids: Image shows boy looking through binoculars.

Best binoculars for kids 2021: Top picks for getting a close-up view of the cosmos

By Jamie Carter

Here are some things to consider when choosing the best binoculars for kids, along with our recommendations of which binoculars to buy

Image shows the Canon 10x42L IS WP binoculars resting on a brick wall.

Canon 10x42L IS WP binoculars review

By Jamie Carter

Review The Canon 10x42L IS WP are an outstanding choice for super-steady stargazing thanks to their fabulous image stabilization, waterproof design and large objective lenses.

Image shows the Vixen SG 2.1x42 wide-field binoculars.

Vixen SG 2.1x42 binoculars review

By Jamie Carter

Review The Vixen SG 2.1x42 binoculars' small size and specs make them something of an oddity for astronomy, but stargazers will love the low-power opera glasses style.

Image shows the Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 binoculars resting on a wooden surface.

Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 binoculars review

By Jamie Carter

Review Large objective lenses and 10x magnification on the Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 help these affordable binoculars appeal to anyone wanting to start stargazing.

Image shows Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars resting on a brick wall.

Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binocular review

By Jamie Carter

Review The Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binocular is ideal for those after a compact binocular for astro-travel and all-round use

Astronomy of the Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) in the constellation of Aquarius, led to this image made by the European Southern Observatory’s La Silla observatory in Chile

What is astronomy? Definition & History

By Jamie Carter

REFERENCE Astronomy is the study of the sun, moon, stars, planets and other objects and phenomena in space. It has a long, rich history.

Smartphone astrophotography: Image shows man adjusting phone on tripod, which is pointing at night sky

Smartphone astrophotography: How to take pictures of the night sky

By Jamie Carter

In our guide to smartphone astrophotography, we break down how to take photos of the moon, stars, Milky Way and more.

Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Tripod review: Image shows camera tripod against a white background.

Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Tripod review

By Jamie Carter

Review As light and as solid a travel tripod as you’re likely to find, the Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Tripod's aluminum rig proves apt with full-frame astrophotography gear

Peak Design Travel Tripod review: Image shows tripod extended with camera attached

Peak Design Travel Tripod review

By Jamie Carter

Review The Peak Design Travel Tripod is a narrow, novel, and night-friendly support for full-frame DSLRs and even smartphones

Man stargazing with binoculars

Stargazing with Binoculars: Beginner Tips

By Jamie Carter

Get a new perspective on the jewels of the night sky by stargazing with binoculars.