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A round shadow falls on the top of a rounded Earth from space, Solar panels from the space station protrude from above.

How fast will the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2 travel?

By Jamie Carter last updated

On Oct. 2 an annular solar eclipse will sweep across the Southern Hemisphere but just how will it travel?

Eclipses
Female photographer holding one of the best cheap cameras inside home office and smiling

Best cheap cameras under $500 2024: Picks from Canon, Olympus, Sony and more

By Jacob Little last updated

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best cheap cameras, offering a great entry point to photography without breaking the bank.

Buying Guide
Image of the one of the best sony cameras, the Sony A7R V, being held

Best Sony cameras in 2024

By Kimberley Lane published

The best Sony cameras for photos, videos, astrophotography and more — we've rounded up the best models for all skill levels and budgets.

Astronomy Kit
An animation of a nova.

Astronomers prepare for once-in-a-lifetime event: A 'new star' in the night sky

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

A rare nova explosion will soon bring a "new star" to the night sky, and scientists are excited.

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on the left is an orange ring of light, an annular solar eclipse on the right right is a black circle with a bright white glow surrounding it, this is a total solar eclipse.

What's the difference between an annular solar eclipse and a total solar eclipse?

By Jamie Carter last updated

Reference In this explainer, we explore the differences between a total solar eclipse and an annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse.

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composite image of three comet images showing the comet rising above the horizon in the early predawn sky.

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS may dazzle this weekend. But is the best yet to come?

By Joe Rao published

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will have a close encounter with the sun today (Sept. 27) here's how to make the most of comet viewing opportunities this weekend and beyond.

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A photo of an orange hued fully illuminated moon.

How to photograph the moon using a camera: techniques, kit, and settings

By Damian Peach last updated

Reference These are the techniques, times and tools you'll need to photograph the moon using a camera.

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An amateur astronomer using binoculars to look at the stars

Stargazing with Binoculars: Beginner Tips

By Jamie Carter last updated

Revolutionize your perspective of the universe with binoculars to take you on a cosmic voyage through space.

Astronomy Kit
a ring of fire solar eclipse

All solar eclipses will be 'rings of fire' in the distant future. Here's why

By Joe Rao last updated

There will come a time 1.21 billion years from now when the phenomenon of a total eclipse of the sun will become an impossibility.

Eclipses
Ruko F11 Mini in flight

Ruko F11 Mini drone review

By James Abbott published

Review The Ruko F11 Mini is a budget sub-250g drone that flies well and could be a great option for learning flight controls, but image quality isn’t one of its strong points.

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