Latest articles by Kimberley Lane
Best smart telescopes 2025: Navigate the night skies with ease
Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.
Best monocular 2025: Spot the top models on the market
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.
Best binoculars 2025: Survey the night sky, spot nebulas, galaxies and more
Buying Guide We've picked the best binoculars for stargazing, comet viewing and nature watching. Keep an eye out for deals and do your research here to prepare.
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 beginner drones 2025: Easy to fly and affordable models
Our picks of the best beginner drones are all easy to use but still offer excellent flying experiences with a good range of features, from brands including DJI and Potensic.
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 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 FPV drones 2025: Enjoy immersive drone flight
Experience the most unique flights possible with the best FPV drones where you can flip, roll and dive the drone. Here are our favorites.
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!
