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Best telescopes for skywatching

Best telescopes 2022: Top picks for viewing planets, galaxies, stars and more

By Gemma Lavender published

Buying Guide Our selection of the best telescopes will suit all budgets and needs — whether you're observing planets, stars, the moon or anything else in the night sky.

Buying Guide
Sega homestar flux star projector main image

Sega Toys Homestar Flux star projector review

By Tantse Walter published

Sega's Homestar Flux is a powerful star projector that projects bright, detailed images of the night sky.

Man and telescope against milkyway backdrop

Best telescope mounts in 2022

By Damian Peach published

We take a look at a selection of the best telescopes mounts currently on offer.

How to photograph a solar eclipse: image shows solar eclipse

How to photograph a solar eclipse

By Mathew Browne published

Reference Capture a solar eclipse on camera to reveal one of nature's most spectacular sights.

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A partial solar eclipse gives the sun a crescent shape, or makes it appear as if a "bite" has been taken out of the sun.

How to watch the April 2022 solar eclipse online

By Samantha Mathewson published

The first solar eclipse of 2022 arrives this week across parts of the Southern Hemisphere — here's how you can watch the event live online from other parts of the world.

Soluna Solar Eclipse Glasses

Save up to 88% on solar eclipse glasses at Amazon ahead of the 1st eclipse of 2022

By Alexander Cox published

If you want to view the solar eclipse on April 30, you'll need sufficient eye protection.

May's full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will undergo an eclipse on the night of May 15-16.

May full moon guide 2022: 'Flower Moon' lunar eclipse

By Jesse Emspak published

Reference May's full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will undergo an eclipse on the night of May 15-16. Find out about viewing opportunities in our observer's guide.

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Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ telescope

Limited time Celestron skywatching deals on Amazon

By Alexander Cox published

If you're looking for a new telescope or a new pair of binoculars, these skywatching savings could be for you.

Orion StarBlast 6i IntelliScope telescope

Orion telescopes and binocular deals you can get now

By Gemma Lavender published

Deals All the best Orion telescopes and binocular deals, all in one place to suit everyone and every budget.

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The Black Moon will occur on Apr, 30. 2022. Pictured here is the earliest visible waxing crescent after a new moon.

Black Moon 2022 guide: April's rare second new moon

By Joe Rao published

Reference This year's Black Moon will occur on April 30. The rare occurrence will cause a partial solar eclipse for some parts of South America.

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A diagram showing the location of the moon, Jupiter and Venus before sunrise on April 26, 2022.

Venus and Jupiter align this week in spectacular morning sky shows

By Joe Rao published

The celestial highlight in the days ahead will involve the three brightest objects in the nighttime sky: the moon and the planets Venus and Jupiter.

Best cameras: Image shows photographer stood on a mirrored lake pointing camera at mountains

Best cameras for photos and videos 2022

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published

Check out the best cameras for photography and video to find your perfect match.

Best stargazing apps: Image shows person holding mobile up to starry night sky

Best stargazing apps: AR apps and virtual star maps to help you navigate the night sky

By Ian Evenden published

We have fully reviewed the best stargazing apps for Android and iOS, and ranked them in order here.

Sky-Watcher Skymax 127 SynScan GoTo

Sky-Watcher telescope deals available right now

By Gemma Lavender published

DEALS We've found the best Sky-Watcher telescope deals for you.

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Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 binoculars and carry bag

UK Binocular deal: save 26% on these Celestron binoculars

By Alexander Cox published

The Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 binoculars are over £29 off on Amazon

Best telescopes under $500: Image shows man using telescope at night with blurred city lights in background

Budget telescopes under $500: Picks from Celestron, Meade and Orion

By Ruth Gaukrodger published

We've found the best budget telescopes under $500 and the top deals and discounts on our favorite brands.

A fireball observed by the CA000P Global Meteor Network camera in Ontario on April 17, 2022.

Fireball! Scientists advise meteorites may be scattered across southern Ontario

By Stefanie Waldek published

On Sunday (April 17), skywatching cameras in Ontario recorded a massive fireball that likely produced tens to hundreds of grams of meteorites.

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Thousands of satellites are polluting Australian skies, and threatening ancient Indigenous astronomy practices

By Karlie Noon published

The modern-day space race has led to thousands of satellites scattered through Earth's outer orbits that could push dark skies to extinction.

The moon passes in front of the sun in the only total solar eclipse of 2021 in this still from a video captured by Theo Boris and Christian Lockwood of the JM Pasachoff Antarctic Expedition from their observing point in Union Glacier, Antarctica on Dec. 4, 2021.

Saturday eclipse talk kicks off Astronomical League of the Philippines' new webinar series

By Mike Wall published

Astronomer Jay Pasachoff will talk about his December 2021 eclipse-chasing expedition to Antarctica tomorrow (April 23) at 8 a.m. EDT (1200 GMT).

Bushnell fusion x rangefinder binoculars

The best rangefinder binoculars in 2022

By Russ Swan published

The best rangefinder binoculars can be hard to choose from with such a crowded and competitive market, but we've done the hard work for you.