Latest articles by Kimberley Lane
Best telescopes 2025: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas
Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for a range of different purposes and budgets — beginner to smart telescopes and everything in between. Keep your eyes peeled for deals, too.
Best solar binoculars 2025: Sungaze without damaging your eyes
The best solar binoculars let you get a closer view of the sun while keeping your eyes safe.
Best headlamps for astronomy and stargazing 2025: The top picks for seeing at night
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best headlamps for astronomy and stargazing — we've considered functionality, comfort and cost.
Best tripods 2025: For astrophotography, landscapes, travel, video and more
Buying Guide Owning one of the best tripods for your camera is essential whether you're shooting astrophotography, landscape or portraits.
Best travel tripods 2025: Lightweight and compact tripods
Buying guide The best travel tripods are great for photographers who are often on the go. They balance lightness and portability with stability and quality.
Best camera backpacks 2025: Protect your camera, lenses and astro accessories when traveling
Buying Guide Our guide to the best camera backpacks on the market — combining practicality and style, these bags will keep all your camera equipment safe, dry and organized.
Best zoom lenses: The best picks from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more
Buying Guide Our guide to the best zoom lenses for capturing detailed shots of distant objects, with options to suit a range of cameras and photography styles.
Best light pollution filters for astrophotography 2025
Buying Guide Our picks of the best light pollution filters for astrophotography will reduce skyglow and unattractive color casts, making your images as vibrant as possible.
Best solar viewing gear 2025: Observe partial and total eclipses in safety
The best solar viewing gear available for the next solar eclipse. Spy the best solar glasses, filters, telescopes and binoculars.
Hurtigruten Cruises: The trip of a lifetime for astronomy lovers
Save up to 25% on Hurtigruten's astronomy cruises and experience the wonder of the Northern Lights along the Norwegian coast.
Best star trackers for astrophotography 2025
Buying Guide The best start trackers will help you take better photographs of the planetary parade and the total lunar eclipse by tracking the Earth's rotation.
Astrophotography for beginners: How to shoot the night sky
Reference Our guide to astrophotography for beginners covers everything from equipment to shooting modes to locations and more — a must-read for anyone just starting out.
Our reviewer's favorite camera is $400 less at Adorama this Prime Day
Deals Our reviewer absolutely loved the Sony A7R V, and though it's still a pricey bit of kit, a $400 discount is not to be sniffed at.
Benro Mach3 9X CF Series 3 tripod review
Review It's one of the most advanced tripods in Benro's catalog — we're testing the Mach3 to see how well it performs for various photographic styles, including astro.
DxO PhotoLab 7 review
Review How does DxO PhotoLab 7's famous DeepPRIME XD noise reduction stack up for astrophotography?
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II vs Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Versus We're comparing the wide-angle zoom lenses in each brand's 'Holy Trinity' lineup to find out which one is worth your money.
Canon EOS R8 vs Sony A7C II: Which should you buy?
Versus Each marketed as its brand's 'smallest full-frame camera', we're comparing the Sony A7C II with the Canon EOS R8 to find out which one is worth investing in.
Benro Rhino 24C Two Series travel tripod and VX25 head review
Review Benro's flagship travel tripod, the Rhino 24C Two Series, is lightweight, compact and versatile — but is it worth the premium price tag?
Benro Tortoise 24C tripod and GX30 head review
Review Benro's Tortoise series tripods are loved for being lightweight, compact and sturdy — we put it to the test to find out.
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II lens review
Review A fantastic lens for astro, landscape and street photography, this wide-angle G Master lens has finally been given the Mk II treatment.
Nikon Z8 vs Sony A7R V vs Canon EOS R5: Which camera is better?
Versus In this battle of the mirrorless heavyweights, we're comparing three of the best cameras to help you decide which one you should spend your hard-earned cash on.
Camera photos & videos Christmas gift guide 2025: Capture the cosmos
Gift guide Don't know what to buy a photographer? We've got you covered — find the perfect Christmas gifts for astrophotographers, for all budgets and experience levels.
Last chance! Black Friday telescope deal continues: Save $310 on Celestron NexStar 8SE at Walmart
Deals The best telescope for stargazing is now 19% off in Walmart's Black Friday deal — hurry, we don't know how long this deal will last!
