Latest about Skywatching Kit
Our expert thinks this portable Celestron telescope will delight beginners and younger stargazers
Review The perfect instrument for introducing beginner astronomers to the moon and stars
How to image the planets with a telescope and camera
Follow our step-by-step tutorial to photographing Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Venus
The best cameras for photo and video 2026: the top models for astrophotography and everyday shooting
Buying Guide The best cameras for photo and video, handpicked and approved by our experts.
This ZWO astronomy camera is perfect for solar and lunar imaging
Easy to use and with an excellent build quality, the ZWO ASI174MM is a fast, monochrome USB 3.0 camera that’s perfect for solar and lunar imaging.
Sky-Watcher SolarQuest mount head review
A brilliantly simple grab-and-go solar mount that finds and follows the sun for you, Sky-Watcher’s SolarQuest is perfect for small-scope solar astronomy and solar eclipses.
How to safely observe eclipses and the solar surface with a smart telescope
Solar observation is easy with a smart telescope like the Unistellar eQuinox 2 and the matching filter, meaning you can capture it with no stress on big events like the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse.
How to photograph the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse with a smartphone
Reference This guide will teach you the basics of how to photograph the solar eclipse with your smartphone, including techniques for making adjustments to your composition, exposure and focus.
Heading to Europe or the U.K. for the Aug. 12 solar eclipse? Best eclipse glasses to buy before you leave — or after you arrive
Deals We've rounded up the best solar eclipse glasses so you can watch safely from wherever you are.
