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An image of Venus' thick atmosphere captured by NASA's Mariner 10 mission.

Nearly invisible asteroids around Venus could threaten Earth — but don't worry, not for a while

By John Loeffler published

An unstable group of asteroids orbiting near Venus could threaten Earth — but not for a few thousand years

Asteroids
A large mountain is seen with a glowing windy road leading up it to two buildings at the top, with the rest of the rocky desert landscape all around and red streaks in the sky above.

Telescopes scan the skies over the Atacama Desert | Space photo of the day for Sept. 30, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

A new image from NOIRLab shows telescopes on two Chilean peaks in the Atacama Desert.

Astronomy
An arch of rainbow colored lights, along with the Milky Way, appear in the night sky above a large rounded building and antenna disk in the snow.

South Pole Telescope beneath a rainbow of colors | Space photo of the day for Sept. 8, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

A panorama captures a breathtaking view of the night sky above a frozen landscape.

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

Best budget telescopes under $500 we recommend in 2025

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Deals We've rounded up the best budget telescopes under $500 so you can survey the night sky regardless of your budget.

Deals
Woman with one of the best telescopes for deep space looking at the night sky

Best telescopes for deep space 2025: View the universe in breathtaking detail

By Tom Kerss last updated

Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for deep space — gaze far into the night sky and survey the cosmos in impressive detail.

Buying Guide
Lights from the city of Moscow reflect off the clouds above, illuminating the night in a bright glow

Light pollution is encroaching on observatories around the globe – making it harder for astronomers to study the cosmos

By Richard Green published

The rate of human-produced light is increasing in the night sky by as much as 10% per year, making it difficult for astronomers to study the night sky.

Astronomy

Sculptor galaxy image provides brilliant details that will help astronomers study how stars form

By Rebecca McClain, Adam Leroy published

The Sculptor galaxy is a treasure trove of information that astronomers around the world cannot wait to pick apart.

Astronomy
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

The best telescopes for professional astrophotography will allow you to capture high-definition images of planets, nebulas and galaxies. Black Friday this week could see prices drop too!

Skywatching Kit
The Sony A1 on a white granite surface with a blue Space.com Prime Day badge in the upper-left corner.

Act fast to get the best cameras for less — Amazon Prime Day ends tonight

By Harry Bennett published

Deals The end of Prime Day is in sight — savings won't last for long on these top Canon and Sony cameras.

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