Telescope deals 2023: Best discounts on the market this year
Deals We've scoped out the best telescope deals available this year featuring top models from reputable retailers.
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Sky Tonight Star Gazer Guide stargazing app review
Review With beautiful AR functionality and a host of fascinating information, Sky Tonight Star Gazer Guide has a lot to offer stargazing enthusiasts.
Best monocular 2023: Discover the best devices on the market
Buying Guide Our one-stop guide to the best monoculars for stargazing, nature-spotting and traveling this fall.
Last supermoon of 2023 rises this week. Don't miss the Harvest Moon shine with 3 bright planets
This year’s final supermoon, September’s Harvest Full Moon, rises on Friday, Sept. 29, bringing a summer of supermoons to a close and joined by a planetary parade of Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury.
Best eyepieces for telescopes 2023: A crucial telescope accessory to invest in
Buying Guide The best eyepieces for telescopes are a must-have accessory for boosting your scope's power and versatility — ultimately enhancing your skywatching experience.
Best telescopes for kids 2023: Astronomy for all the family
Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids — simple to set up, use and enjoy — these instruments will give young astronomers memorable skywatching experiences.
Best compact binoculars 2023: Lightweight, travel-friendly models
Buying Guide The best compact binoculars are the most lightweight and portable models — easy to slip into your pocket while hiking, camping or stargazing.
Watch NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe approach Earth in this free telescope video
The Virtual Telescope Project will point its telescopes towards NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft on Sept. 23 as it approaches Earth to return a sample of the asteroid Bennu.
Sky Map stargazing app review
Review Free and easy-to-use, the Sky Map app is a great option for those interested in trying out stargazing for the first time.
Autumnal equinox 2023 brings fall to the Northern Hemisphere today (Sept. 23)
On Saturday (Sept. 23) at 2:50 a.m. EDT (0650 GMT), autumn begins astronomically in the Northern Hemisphere, and spring starts in the South.
Green comet Nishimura survives its superheated slingshot around the sun. Will we get another chance to see it?
Comet Nishimura, which was only discovered in August, has survived its closest approach to the sun and will brighten over the next week. But is it still visible from Earth?
See Mercury reach its highest point in the morning sky early on Sept. 23
As temperatures fall, Mercury rises reaching its highest point in the morning of Saturday, Sept. 23. The tiny planet shines brightly this weekend but will still be a tricky observation for some.
How long will the annular solar eclipse last on Oct. 14?
The duration of the annular solar eclipse depends on the viewing location. We look at where the longest 'ring of fire' will occur and how long the eclipse will last.
Best cameras for photos and videos 2023: From beginner to pro models
Buying Guide The best cameras for photography and videography for different budgets and experience levels — our favorites from Sony, Canon, Nikon and more.
Camera deals 2023: Best offers from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more
Deals We've rounded up the best camera deals on the market so you can snap up names like Sony, Nikon, Canon and more, for less.
Best night vision binoculars 2023: Spot subjects in the dark
Buying Guide The best night vision binoculars let you see in the dark unaided by flashlights. Here are our favorite models for different uses and budgets.
Solar storm slams into Earth and sparks stunning northern lights display (photos)
A powerful solar storm triggered stunning aurora displays around the world. Here we take a look at some of the best photographs of the recent northern lights outburst.
Best budget telescopes under $500 2023: Picks from Celestron, Meade and Orion
Deals The best budget telescopes under $500 by top brands and reputable retailers. There are even some sub $100 options.
