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See Venus, the moon and fiery star Aldebaran form a dawn triangle this weekend

By Joe Rao published

Rise and shine! Venus, Aldebaran and the moon team up for a dazzling dawn display.

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Saturn is pictured with its left half illuminated by the sun while its rings are edge on against a black background. The elongated shadow of the large moon Titan is visible on the lower half of the planet

A vast shadow will sweep over Saturn's cloud tops early on July 18: Here's how to see it

By Anthony Wood published

Titan shadow transit seasons occurs just once every 15 years.

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The Vaonis Vespera II smart telescope on a white tabletop with the optical tube assembly pointing upwards.

Best tabletop telescopes for stargazing in 2025

By Damian Peach published

All of the telescopes here are easy to set up on a tabletop, making them an easy option for beginners and professional stargazers.

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A selection of Celestron / Sky-Watcher / William Optics telescopes in front of a background of a planet.

Best telescopes for astrophotography in 2025

By Damian Peach published

These are the best telescopes for professional astrophotography and will allow you to capture high-definition images of planets, nebulas and galaxies.

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Don't miss the third quarter moon shine near Saturn in the eastern sky tonight

By Anthony Wood published

The left-hand side of the moon will appear lit by direct sunlight, with the right bathed in shadow.

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A teenager with a cap holding a camera near their face kneeling in a brown field.

Best cameras for kids 2025 — cheap, quality photos and videos

By Tantse Walter published

These are the best cameras for children interested in photography, shooting videos and content creation, as tested and rated by our experts.

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Binoculars sitting on a stone wall in the countryside

Best binoculars by price — Find the perfect pair for your budget

By Chris McMullen published

Buying Guide Bring the universe closer — here’s our round-up of the best binoculars by price for those looking for something cheap, looking to invest a little more or those 'forever home' binoculars

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A bright spiral galaxy and open star cluster is pictured to the right of a deep space vista infused with faint interstellar clouds. A dense dusty structure is visible to the left of the image, taking on the vague shape of a seahorse.

Astrophotographer captures galactic fireworks near the Seahorse Nebula in eerie deep-space photo

By Anthony Wood published

10 supernova explosions have been seen brightening the Fireworks Galaxy over the past century.

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Two children in bed placing their finger on a star projector

Best star projectors for kids: Night-lights and ambient toys to soothe young space fans

By Tantse Walter last updated

Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night-sky experience from the comfort of your couch. The prices are often reduced on special occasions, such as Amazon Prime Day, so keep your eyes open.

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The best star projectors grouped in front of a starry backdrop

Best star projectors 2025: The top projectors and planetariums

By Jamie Carter last updated

Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night sky experience from the comfort of your couch. They are often reduced, so keep your eyes open.

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