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 (opens in new tab) and author of A Stargazing Program For Beginners (opens in new tab). 

Articles by: Jamie Carter

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

Best binoculars for kids: A close-up view of the cosmos for smaller hands and eyes

By Jamie Carter published

Get your children into stargazing with a pair of the best binoculars for kids from our top recommendations.

The best star projectors fill your room with the universe

Best star projectors: Indoor views of the night sky

By Jamie Carter published

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

A woman uses a monocular

Best monocular 2022: Quality kit you can use for stargazing

By Jamie Carter published

Buying Guide Monoculars aren't just for observing wildlife; they provide a wonderful experience while stargazing as well.

This image of the planet Uranus was taken by the spacecraft Voyager 2 in 1986.

Uranus by 2049: Here's why scientists want NASA to send a flagship mission to the strange planet

By Jamie Carter published

A key committee of scientists has recommended that a flagship mission to Uranus should be NASA's highest-priority large planetary science mission for the next decade.

Prices for binoculars are going up. Here's when to consider buying a pair and how to save.

Best time to buy binoculars and save

By Jamie Carter published

Prices for binoculars are going up. Here's when to consider buying a pair and how to save.

Image shows some Samsung camera phones

Best camera phone 2022: Smartphones with stargazing capabilities

By Jamie Carter published

Buying guide Our recommended camera phones for anyone looking to rely on a smartphone for photos and video.

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

Canon 10x42L IS WP binoculars review

By Jamie Carter published

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 published

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 published

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 published

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 published

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 published

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 published

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 published

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 published

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