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Telescopes at Walmart: Image shows man standing next to telescope looking at moon

Telescopes at Walmart in 2023: Deals on the best models from Celestron and others

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 27 April 23

There are several discounts on Celestron telescopes at Walmart, get them before they're gone!

Review photo of the Pococo Home Planetarium

Pococo Galaxy star projector review

By Tantse Walter published 26 April 23

Review This rechargeable star projector emits bright, colorful and sharp imagery that gives the best star projectors we've tested a run for their money.

Review

Leica binocular deals: The lowest prices on top-tier models

By Ian Evenden last updated 25 April 23

Leica binocular deals may be a rare sighting, but we've rounded up the lowest prices currently available.

Adobe Lightroom Review 2023

By Kimberley Lane published 25 April 23

Review Adobe Lightroom is constantly raising its game with every update, but is it still the best image editing and organization software out there?

Review

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 Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 25 April 23

Buying Guide Our roundup of the best stargazing apps for Android and iOS smartphones that'll enhance your knowledge of the cosmos and help you identify objects in the night sky.

Buying Guide

Look up and find Mars beside the thin crescent moon tonight

By Robert Lea published 25 April 23

The moon and Mars make a close approach and will be in conjunction on Tuesday, April 25. The pair will be visible to the unaided eye in the right conditions.

Camera deals: Image shows person pointing camera forwards

Camera deals 2023: Best offers from Nikon, Sony, Canon and more

By Ian Evenden last updated 25 April 23

Deals Here's a round-up of the best camera deals currently available which includes huge discounts on names like Sony, Nikon, Canon and more.

Deals

green and purple ribbons of light fill the sky and a bright white streak of a meteor is visible in the center of the image.

Severe solar storm slams into Earth and sparks stunning auroras around the world (photos)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 24 April 23

Dazzling aurora displays — triggered by a severe solar storm — have been seen around the world. We take a look at some of the best photos here.

Vortex Crossfire HD 10x42 binoculars are now 34% off

By Alexander Cox published 24 April 23

Deal You can grab the lowest price we've seen in years on Vortex's Crossfire HD 10x42 binoculars when you grab them from Amazon.

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A large swirl of blue light shines above the peak of a hill.

Ethereal whirlpool of light grows into a giant, perfect spiral above Alaska. What was it?

By Harry Baker published 24 April 23

A mystifying swirl of light recently appeared in the night sky above Alaska, briefly outshining a vibrant auroral display.

a timelapse photograph of the night sky showing several lyrid meteors streaking through the sky

Catch a falling star as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks tonight

By Robert Lea published 22 April 23

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks overnight on Saturday (April 22), offering skywatchers the opportunity to spot some fast and bright meteors as they streak through the night sky.

a series of white streaks parade across the night sky against the background of stars.

Starlink satellite train: How to see and track it in the night sky

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 21 April 23

Reference Starlink satellites are visible from Earth, in this guide we tell you where you can see them and how.

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Binoculars deals: The best discounts and savings available

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 21 April 23

Here are all the best binoculars deals on the market including the biggest discounts out there on the market.

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

The best budget telescopes under $500 2023: Picks from Celestron, Meade and Orion

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 21 April 23

Deals The best budget telescopes under $500 by top brands and reputable retailers. There are even some sub $100 options.

Deals

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

Astrophotography for beginners 2023: How to shoot the night sky

By Stuart Cornell last updated 21 April 23

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.

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Product photo of the Kase Wolverine Natural Night Light Pollution Filter one of the best light pollution filters

Best light pollution filters for astrophotography 2023

By Jamie Carter last updated 21 April 23

Buying Guide The best light pollution filters help astrophotographers by suppressing the effect of urban skyglow.

Buying Guide

view of earth as a circle with a shadow in the middle. clouds and land dot the globe. australia is visible at bottom

Solar eclipse from space! Watch the moon's shadow sweep across Earth in satellite footage (video)

By Elizabeth Howell published 20 April 23

The hybrid solar eclipse of April 19 was spotted from space, when a Japanese satellite caught the shadow of the moon racing across the face of Earth.

An illustration of dwarf planet Haumea, its two moons and a narrow ring of rocky particles.

See dwarf planet Haumea at its closest to Earth in 285 years tonight

By Stefanie Waldek published 20 April 23

Dwarf planet Haumea reaches both opposition and perigee on April 20, making this a prime opportunity to see the dwarf planet in the night sky.

One of the best lens heaters: Coo Woo lens heater wrapped around camera

Best lens heaters 2023: Why every astrophotographer should have one

By Ian Evenden last updated 20 April 23

Buying Guide The best lens heaters create the perfect conditions for shooting at night by preventing cold and condensation from fogging up camera lenses.

Buying Guide