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Lens heaters: image shows Coo Woo lens heater wrapped around camera

Lens heaters: Why you need one for astrophotography, and which are best

By Ian Evenden

Lens heaters prevent cold and condensation from ruining a night spent shooting the stars. Find out why you need one and which options best suit your kit bag

The new moon arrives Wednesday (Oct. 6), at 7:05 a.m. EDT (1205 GMT).

October new moon 2021: See Jupiter, Saturn and a minor meteor shower in the moonless sky

By Jesse Emspak

The new moon occurs on Wednesday (Oct. 6), at 7:05 a.m. EDT (1205 GMT), and that night you might see a few meteors as well.

Astrophotography camping

Everything you need for astrophotography camping

By Jacob Little

Our guide to astrophotography camping will help you plan an outdoors trip, so you can capture the night skies away from light-filled cities.

5 most realistic space movies

5 most realistic space movies

By Dan Whitehead

These are the most scientifically accurate space movies we've seen - you won't find Armageddon anywhere near this list.

Best Star Wars Halloween costumes: Outfits for adults, kids, and pets

Best Star Wars Halloween costumes: Outfits for adults, kids, and pets

By Gerald Lynch

Buying Guide Get ready for spooky Sith season with the best Star Wars Halloween costumes from across the galaxy

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Astrophotography for beginners: Image of night sky with rocky beach in foreground

Astrophotography for beginners: How to shoot the night sky

By Stuart Cornell

In this astrophotography for beginners guide we cover everything from camera settings to equipment to editing tips

Best Star Wars games: top picks for players of all ages and experience

Best Star Wars games: top picks for players of all ages and experience

By Alexander Cox

Whether you are a Jedi master or a Padawan, the best Star Wars games for everyone are in this guide.

Best intervalometers: Image shows star trails over snowy mountains

Best intervalometers for astrophotography

By Ian Evenden

Use the best intervalometers with your camera when you want to make time-lapse clips and capture star trails.

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Here’s why Silent Running is Wall-E for grown-ups

By Tom Deehan

OPINION The two environmental-space movies have a lot in common – but only one of them comes with a truly happy ending.

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Mars as seen from orbit by NASA’s Viking mission.

Mars: What we know about the Red Planet

By Charles Q. Choi

Learn about planet Mars’ atmosphere, water supply and the possibility to support life, plus findings from the various Mars rover missions.

A photo of a nearly full moon. The image was taken one day prior to the supermoon, or a moon that appears larger due to being the closest to Earth in its orbit.

Full moon calendar 2021: When to see the next full moon

By Kimberly Hickok

The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

December 2012 Last Quarter Moon

Moon phases 2021: This year's moon cycles

By Kimberly Hickok, Tim Sharp

Learn about the moon phases and when you can see them.

Star Wars movies ranked, worst to best

Star Wars movies ranked, worst to best

By Lauren O'Callaghan

From A New Hope to The Rise of Skywalker, here’s all the Star Wars movies ranked, worst to best. Now enjoy the greatest moments from a galaxy far, far away.

The night sky is more than just the moon and stars, if you know when and where to look.

Night sky, October 2021: What you can see this month [maps]

By Chris Vaughan

Find out what's up in your night sky during October 2021 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

October 2021 Night Sky Venus at greatest eastern elongation

The brightest planets in October's night sky: How to see them (and when)

By Joe Rao

Here's how to see planets visible in October's night sky.

Stars wheeling about the North Celestial Pole

Astrophotography time-lapse tips

By Tom Ormerod

Create your own astrophotography time-lapse videos by following these simple tips.

Firefly streaming guide: Where to watch Firefly & Serenity online

Firefly streaming guide: Where to watch Firefly & Serenity online

By Henry St Leger

Get every episode of Firefly streaming on your TV or laptop, whether you’re tuning in to the original sci-fi series or the feature film Serenity.

How to edit photos in lightroom: Image shows landscape photo

How to edit photos in Lightroom

By Kimberley Lane

Follow our simple guide on how to edit photos in Lightroom to get the best from your images.

The best space documentaries to watch in 2021: image shows view of Earth from Space

The best space documentaries to watch in 2021

By Sakshi Udavant

The best space documentaries let you travel to the furthest reaches of the universe without ever leaving your sofa. Discover the wonders of the cosmos with these mind-blowing films

Upcoming sci-fi movies for 2021 & 2022

Upcoming sci-fi movies for 2021 & 2022

By Grace Dean

Feature We take a deep dive into the upcoming sci-fi movies coming to our screens in 2021 & 2022 that you’ll definitely want to add to your calendar.

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