Black Friday 2025 deals you can already get: Telescope deals, binocular discounts, camera offers and more

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Black Friday 2025 is fast approaching as the nights grow longer, the temperatures grow colder and the holiday season grows nearer. Below, you'll find the best Black Friday 2025 deals we can find, as discounts are already popping up.

Below, you'll find the biggest discounts on notable telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, Lego sets, streaming services and more, all from reputable retailers, so you can bag a bargain, beat the rush of the annual sales event and prepare for the holiday season.

This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, November 28 and is, as always, the biggest sales event of the year. You'll find most, if not all, major retailers participating by reducing prices across countless items. We usually see discounts continue through the weekend and into Cyber Monday, which falls on Monday, December 1. So, for the best early Black Friday 2025 deals you can already get your hands on, scroll down below.

The best early Black Friday deals we recommend in 2025

General retailers with early Black Friday deals 2025

🔭 Amazon: Save big on telescopes, binoculars, tech and more site-wide
📸 Adorama: Hundreds of cameras and lenses
🪐 Walmart: Early Black Friday space gift deals
🚁 B&H Photo Video: Epic savings on tripods, drones, cameras, lenses and more
👓 Best Buy: Drones, VR headsets and space gifts all discounted
🧱 Lego: Up to 40% off Lego Star Wars, Marvel, Space and more sets

Early Black Friday 2025 deals already available

Black Friday 2025 may not be here until November 28, but we've found some sizable sales that you can already get your hands on. Scroll down to check them out.

Telescopes

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Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ: was $490 now $420 at Amazon

Save $70 on one of the best budget telescopes around, making it an even better buy than ever. The StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ is great for beginners and enthusiasts alike, with excellent computing power and ease of use that injects fun back into stargazing.

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Celestron 114LCM
Celestron 114LCM: was $480 now $390 at Amazon

Save $90 on a telescope that has everything you need to get stargazing. Its computer-assistance feature takes a lot of the work out of finding objects to view, ideal for beginners.


Note: Apply the coupon to maximize the savings.

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Celestron Astro Fi 102
Celestron Astro Fi 102: was $580 now $469 at Amazon

Save over $110 on an excellent telescope that we rate as one of the best out there. The Celestron Astro-Fi 102 makes it into our best telescopes guide and features a 102mm aperture, a 1325mm focal length, a Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design, is smartphone-controlled and comes with two eyepieces and a finder scope.

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Telescopes for beginners

Celestron Astro FI 130mm
Celestron Astro FI 130mm: was $600 now $540 at Amazon

Save on a telescope that offers the most value to enthusiasts. You can read more about it in our in-depth review.

Binoculars

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Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80
Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80: was $350 now $289 at Amazon

Save $60 on a powerful pair of binoculars that, with their excellent light gathering and 20x magnification, are perfect for stargazers and wildlife watchers alike. We think they're the best binoculars for long-distance viewing.

Note: Maximize the savings by applying the coupon.

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Celestron SkyMaster 25x100
Celestron SkyMaster 25x100: was $520 now $364 at Amazon

Save over $150 on an amazingly powerful pair of binoculars with enough magnification and light capture to offer clear views of the cosmos.
Read our review: Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 (★★★★)
Featured in: Best binoculars, Best for long distance

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Celestron 12x50 Nature DX ED
Celestron 12x50 Nature DX ED: was $364 now $280 at Adorama

Save over $80 on a pair of binoculars we rate as the best for daytime use. They feature some high-end glass, and you can check out our review for them. The original price is inflated, but the sale price is still good. You can get them at B&H Photo, too, with a free binocular harness thrown in.

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Star Projectors

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Pococo Galaxy Projector
Editor's pick
Top projector deal
Pococo Galaxy Projector: was $120 now $90 at Amazon

Save $30 at Amazon on one of the best star projectors. In our Pococo Galaxy Projector review, we loved how vibrant and bright the projections appear and that there are a heap of add-on disks available.

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Astronaut Galaxy Projector
Editor's pick
Top projector deal
Astronaut Galaxy Projector: was $20 now $16 at Amazon

Save 20% on this star projector that comes in the form of an astronaut. It's recently gone viral and features 17 different modes and comes with a remote control and timer.

Note: Save a further 5% by applying the coupon.

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BlissLights Sky Lite Evolve
BlissLights Sky Lite Evolve: $12.50 at Amazon

This is an eye-catching BlissLights Sky Lite Evolve projector, which can turn any room into a starry paradise. In our hands-on review, we loved its color-blending technology. It offers a whole host of cosmic hues, and with the app, you can customize the images to your heart's content.

Note: This isn't a deal, but it is the lowest price we've ever seen.

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Cameras

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Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS R7: was $1,649 now $1,289 at Amazon

Save $400 on a mirrorless camera that we rate as one of the best on the market. It's excellent for snapping on the go and vlogging. It features 4K video capabilities, a 34.4MP sensor, and outstanding autofocus and tracking features.

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Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera with 24-120mm f/4 Lens
Top camera deal
Top camera deal
Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera with 24-120mm f/4 Lens: was $5,197 now $4,897 at BHPhoto

Save $300 on our favorite mirrorless camera when you buy it with the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens, great for a variety of uses from landscape to portraits. This bundle provides a great way to get started with professional photography.

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Nikon D850
Nikon D850: was $2,597 now $2,397 at BHPhoto

Save $200 on the best DSLR you can buy. The D850 really can do it all, is perfect for astrophotography and suits more generalist photographers who like to shoot a bit of everything. The same deal is also available on Amazon.

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Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Canon EOS R6 Mark II: was $2,299 now $2,099 at BHPhoto

Save $200 on this excellent mirrorless camera from market leader Canon. The EOS R6 Mark II boasts fantastic performance for both stills and video shooting, and this newer Mark II sports an updated CMOS sensor and more powerful processing power for better-than-ever AF and sharper images. It is the same price on Amazon.

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Sony A 7R V
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Sony A 7R V: was $3,399 now $3,199 at Walmart

Save $200 on this incredible camera while stocks last. In our review, we gave it 4.5 stars out of 5.

Canon EOS R3
Canon EOS R3: was $5,399 now $4,399 at Amazon

Save $1000 on an insanely capable camera this Black Friday. It's still a huge investment but a huge saving for pros who make money from photography and need an impressive all-rounder they can rely on. This is the best price we've ever seen on this camera. It is the same price at B&H Photo.

Note: Stock is low, so you'll have to be quick to get this deal.

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Canon EOS R8
Canon EOS R8: was $1,649 now $1,499 at BHPhoto

Save $150 on the Canon EOS R8 with this early Black Friday deal. We think it's one of the best entry-level full-frame cameras out there, rating it 4.5 out of 5 stars in our review.

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Nikon Z 7II with FTZ II Adapter
Nikon Z 7II with FTZ II Adapter: was $2,800 now $2,447 at Amazon

Save just over $350 on this Nikon Z7 II camera body, with an FTZ II adapter. This full-frame mirrorless camera isn't just a great camera, with 45.7MP resolution and RAW shooting, it's also fantastic for low-light shooting. If you're looking for a great all-rounder with the ability to snap images of deep space, this is the camera to go for. You'll need to purchase a lens separately, but the Nikon Z7 II is still one of the best low-light cameras you can buy.

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Sony A7 III
Sony A7 III: was $1,999 now $1,348 at Walmart

Save $650 on an excellent mirrorless camera. It has a 10fps burst rate, a 24.2MP sensor, 4K video capability, excellent autofocus and it's weather-sealed. Check out our review for a more in-depth look.

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Drones

DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo
DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo: was $719 now $575 at Amazon

Save over $140 on a drone that offers 4K video, 48MP stills, long-range video transmission, extended flight time and extra batteries, a remote control and a carry case.

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Lego

Lego Black Panther Bust
Lego Black Panther Bust: was $350 now $305 at Amazon

Save nearly $50 on an incredibly detailed bust of Black Panther. It features 2961 pieces and stands at over 18 inches (46 cm) high and 15 inches (39 cm) wide,

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Lego Star Wars Droideka
Lego Star Wars Droideka: was $65 now $45.40 at Amazon

Save 30% on one of the most iconic and coolest-looking droids from the entire Star Wars franchise. This set comes with 583 pieces, a display plaque and a mini build of the droid itself too.

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Lightsabers

STAR WARS The Black Series Sabine Wren Force FX Elite Electronic Light-Saber
Editor's pick
STAR WARS The Black Series Sabine Wren Force FX Elite Electronic Light-Saber: was $279 now $250 at Amazon

Save $30 and get an excellent lightsaber. It's a Sabine Wren's lightsaber from "Ahsoka" and features a host of sound effects, LED lighting and a display stand.

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Streaming

Disney Plus
Disney Plus: at Disney+

Disney Plus is the home of both the Star Wars and Marvel cinematic universes. You can save up to 44% by getting the basic bundle which also gives you Hulu, home to Futurama, Alien and more.

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Hulu Free Trial
Top streaming deal
Top streaming deal
Hulu Free Trial: at hulu.com

one-monthHulu is home to major sci-fi franchises including Futurama and Alien and you can get a one month free trial.

Walmart Plus Paramount Plus free
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Top streaming deal
Walmart Plus Paramount Plus free: at Walmart

You get a Paramount Plus Essential plan for free with Walmart Plus sign-ups.

Paramount Plus
Paramount Plus: was $10 now $5 at Sling TV

Save 50% on your first month of Paramount Plus when you get it from Sling. Paramount Plus is home to Star Trek ranging from the Original Series through to the Kelvin Timeline and a host of originals as well. You can also stream the Halo series, based on the immensely popular video game.

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Sling TV
Sling TV: at Sling TV

Save 50% on your first month when you sign up to Sling TV's Blue, Orange or both packages.

VR Headsets

HTC VIVE XR Elite
HTC VIVE XR Elite: was $900 now $600 at vive.com

Save $300 on what we think is the best hybrid VR headset in our best VR headsets guide. We think it's well designed, has good quality specs and is brilliant for hybrid VR, this deal is for the full kit and not just the headset.

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Model Rockets

Estes  SLS Flying Model Rocket
Estes SLS Flying Model Rocket: was $90 now $77 at Amazon

Save 14% on a model replica of the NASA SLS rocket that has a projected altitude of 350ft and an approximate assembly time of 15 minutes. It's a 1:200 scale of the actual rocket and has a 15-inch parachute.

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Black Friday Frequently Asked Questions

Why do we call Black Friday Black Friday?

It's thought that the term Black Friday was used as early as the 1950s by workers who call in sick to work the day after Thanksgiving in order to to accrue a four-day weekend but there is speculation that it also refers to sales by companies moving from being 'in the red' to 'in the black'.

When is Black Friday 2025?

Black Friday 2025 will fall on November 28 and, as we usually do, we expect to see big sales from major retailers accross the Friday, through the weekend and into Cyber Monday, on December 1.

Should I wait for Black Friday deals?

Yes, if you're reading this in September or October and need to save money on your purchase. Black Friday often gives big discounts on certain products but there's no knowing for sure if the product you want will be on sale.

Amazon Prime Day is usually around early to mid July and usually a second Prime Day occurs in October each year, and other sites run competing sales events during this summer and fall period.

However, if you're reading this any time outside of those periods, it might be worth just shopping for the best deal and purchasing when it suits you, unless you're happy to wait until a peak trading event like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

What is Cyber Monday?

Cyber Monday is an extension of the sales event known as Black Friday. Though Black Friday is the iconic day after Thanksgiving when stores slash prices on their products, recent years have seen Cyber Monday become just as popular. The term "Cyber Monday" was coined in 2005 and, as the story goes, came to be because Black Friday shoppers would try continuing their spree on Monday when they went back to work. The reason? Well, a faster internet connection, of course. Then, stores just started rolling with it.

When is Cyber Monday?

The last Cyber Monday was December 2 2024. Black Friday sales run from the Friday after Thanksgiving and over the weekend. Then, on the Monday after, sales get the new name of "Cyber Monday."

Is Black Friday better than Cyber Monday?

Besides the dates, the difference is typically negligible. You can expect to see some Black Friday deals continue or change a bit through Cyber Monday, and sometimes, other products on websites get discounted on the Monday after, too. However, beware: Not all Black Friday deals transfer over. If you absolutely need a deal you see on Black Friday, it might be a good idea to snag it while you know it's there.

When is Cyber Monday 2025?

The next Cyber Monday is Monday December 1 2025, it follows Thanksgiving on Thursday November 27 and Black Friday on Friday November 28 2025.

How we test the best space gifts

To guarantee you're getting honest, up-to-date recommendations on the best space gifts to buy, here at Space.com we make sure to put every product we can get our hands on through a rigorous review to fully test each product. Each product is reviewed based on many aspects, from its construction and design, to how well it functions and its performance in the field.

While not every product in our Black Friday and Cyber Monday round-up may have been tested, we'll only recommend a product if it's similar to another which we've independently reviewed and verified to be a decent and worthwhile purchase.

For products that we have reviewed, each item is carefully tested by either our expert staff or knowledgeable freelance contributors who know their subject areas in depth. This ensures fair reviewing is backed by personal, hands-on experience with each device and is judged based on its price point, class and destined use.

We look at how easy each camera is to operate, whether it contains the latest up-to-date imaging technology, whether the cameras can shoot high-quality stills photos and high-resolution video, and also suggest if a particular camera would benefit from any additional kit to give you the best viewing experience possible.

With complete editorial independence, Space.com is here to ensure you get the best buying advice on cameras, whether you should purchase an instrument or not, making our buying guides and reviews reliable and transparent.

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Jase Parnell-Brookes
Managing Editor, e-commerce

Jase Parnell-Brookes is the Managing Editor for e-commerce for Space and Live Science. Previously the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching at Space, Jase has been an editor and contributing expert across a wide range of publications since 2010. Based in the UK, they are also an award-winning photographer and educator winning the Gold Prize award in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018/19 and named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. After completing their Masters degree in 2011 and qualifying as a teacher in 2012, Jase has spent the last two decades studying and working in photography and publishing in multiple areas, and specializes in low light optics and camera systems.

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