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Best budget binoculars 2024: Cheap but high-quality models
By Tantse Walter last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best budget binoculars so you can go stargazing or wildlife spotting without breaking the bank.
![Vaonis Vespera II in front of a black background with a blue light shining](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oUongh62TQmvYDzB2TELt5-320-80.jpg)
Vaonis Vespera II smart telescope review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review The Vaonis Vespera II is probably the best smart telescope you can buy for the money. Simplicity, style and incredibly clear astrophotographs make it a fantastic instrument.
![Man using one of the best telescopes for beginners](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5CoQM4aBSVrAxHU7UcXx4j-320-80.jpg)
Best telescopes for beginners 2024: Bargain models to observe the cosmos
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best telescopes for beginners in the field of astronomy: easy to set up, straightforward to use, and options for a range of budgets.
![Person holding one of the best tripods using the rubber grip on the legs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/736mh9Z4PUYtAKsEWDegsa-320-80.jpg)
Best tripods 2024: For astrophotography, landscapes, travel, video and more
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Buying Guide Our picks of the best tripods will serve you well, no matter what type of photography you're into.
![Three of the best laptops for astronomy and astrophotography on a purple background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gai4Y7ExTuV3isoiP3kePd-320-80.jpg)
Best laptops for astronomers 2024: Link up telescopes and edit astrophotographs
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
We've rounded up the best laptops for astronomy and astrophotography, from high-performance powerhouses with great batteries to more compact and affordable models.
![new moon illustration shows a very dimly lit moon against a black background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dztGyajUjgmDjYYWa6YhFL-320-80.jpg)
New moon calendar 2024: When is the next new moon?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2024 guide.
![close up detailed views of the sun shows a fuzzy looking solar surface with large fiery looking filaments stretching high about the surface.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wF3u8vEAP9PmsBSVibwFn7-320-80.jpg)
Astrophotographer captures stunningly detailed photos of our 'fuzzy' sun
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Check out these three incredible solar images taken by astrophotographer Mark Johnston from his backyard in Scottsdale, Arizona.
![a bright orange sun peaks from behind the tip of a mountain and some clouds. Water below and blue sky above.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ncnb7cfh7JcZ7t7TYpttzf-320-80.jpg)
Chasing the midnight sun along Norway's arctic coastline
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Join me on an adventure along Norway's stunning coastline as I explore the strange phenomenon of the midnight sun, where the sun doesn't set below the horizon.
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