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Solar observation can be tricky or underwhelming when trying to observe with handheld methods such as using solar eclipse glasses and solar binoculars. Hunting for the sun with binoculars can be tricky due to the essential ISO 12312-2 rated solar filters on the glass blocking all vision except for the solar disk itself. This is […]

The Aug. 12 total solar eclipse is nearly here, and if you’re hoping to observe totality, you will likely be heading to Greenland, Iceland, or Spain. The UK gets a solid 90% show, while the US only catches a small partial solar eclipse. Wherever you’re watching it from, do not look directly at the sun […]

When brand new entry-level telescopes start at a few hundred dollars, the idea of getting anything decent for pocket change sounds like a pipe dream. Yet the secondhand market often hides real bargains for those willing to hunt them down. Deals like this appear because people buy on impulse, then quickly lose interest for various […]

Specifications Aperture: 3 inches / 76mm Focal length: 25-inches / 630mm Focal ratio: f/8.3 Optical design: Achromatic doublet dedicated H-alpha refractor Filter type: Hydrogen-alpha, 656.28nm (meets ISO 12312-2) Etalon: Sky-Watcher Solis etalon technology (<0.5 Å bandwidth) Blocking filter: 11.5mm blocking filter integrated into supplied diagonal Tuning system: Mechanical Trifid/Triffid pressure tuner Focuser: 2-inch dual-speed Crayford […]

Spotting scopes are typically used by birders and for hunting, but under a dark sky, the Nocs Provisions Lite View reveals a different personality. With a 56mm objective lens and a versatile 9x-27x zoom range, this compact spotting scope is surprisingly capable when turned toward not just the moon, but bright star clusters, too. Key […]

The excitement of the new moon mission has potentially helped create a new generation of stargazers, just like the Apollo program did 60 years ago. These new observers will be looking for a beginner’s telescope that is easy to use and which can show them the craters on the moon in particular. The Celestron Moon […]

Looking forward to the 2026 solar eclipse, happening on Aug. 12? I know I am and even though it’s not a total solar eclipse here in the UK (the path of totality crosses Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain), we’ll still get to watch the moon obscure around 90% of the Sun, a sight that terrified […]

The best smart telescopes have transformed astrophotography over the past few years, combining small telescope optics and automated mounts with dashcam-style camera sensors and image-processing software. The result? Compact devices that can be controlled entirely from a smartphone. Impressively, the DwarfLab Dwarf Mini pushes that concept even further. Roughly the size of a thick paperback […]

Smart telescopes like the Seestar S30 Pro have changed astrophotography and, arguably, urban astronomy. The Seestar S30 Pro takes that concept further than most. Small enough to fit inside a camera backpack, it combines a refractor telescope, motorized mount, dual cameras and image-processing software into a compact unit controlled entirely from a smartphone. Within minutes […]

The Canon 18×50 IS binoculars are ideal for stargazing and are able to deliver clarity on night sky objects, thanks to their image stabilization. The 50mm objective lenses are the benchmark for stargazing binoculars and are able to deliver bright views of the night sky. They are currently 30% off their retail price. You can […]

Aside from fireworks, what better way to celebrate 250 years of independence than by launching your own model rocket into the sky? The limited edition Estes Liberty Star rocket is the perfect model for the job, decked out with a blue and red styling and featuring beginner friendly assembly for an easy setup. You can […]

Intel co-founder Gordon Moore observed that processing power doubles every two years whilst almost halving in cost. That should translate to older technology dropping in price and year on year seeing the cheapest prices in the sales, right? The reality is far from simple in the world of skywatching. For stargazers who have dipped their […]

There are heaps of streaming services available, and if you’re anything like us, you’ll have subscriptions to several — Apple TV for Severance, Disney+ for Avatar, Hulu for Solar Opposites, and more. What you need is something where you can access them all in one place, on any device, whether you’re home or away. This […]

Who doesn’t love a good total solar eclipse, now that we know they’re not a portent of the world ending? The next one is on August 12 and these Celestron EclipSmart 12×50 solar binoculars are just what you need to observe the sun safely. Get these Celestron EclipSmart 12×50 solar binoculars right now at Amazon […]

Looking for a beginner-friendly telescope? Then you’ll love Celestron’s Nexstar SE range of go-to telescopes, which takes all the work out of stargazing. And, from the entry-level 4SE to the top-tier 8SE, their prices have been slashed for Prime Day. Save $100 on the Celestron Nexstar 4SE and $200 on the 8SE at Amazon — […]

It has been four years since I reviewed the Astronaut Starry Sky projector and donated it to my then one-year-old nephew to enjoy as part of his bedtime routine. Now five years old, he still insists on it being turned on every night, leaving it to fill up his bedroom with lights and lasers until […]

Amazon Prime Day 2026 has just kicked off and we are seeing plenty of discounts across telescopes, binoculars and cameras. But what if you don’t want to line the pockets of Jeff Bezos but still want a great deal? Fear not, for there are plenty of anti-Prime Day deals that either match Amazon’s price or […]

Astrophotography can be confusing and when combining mirrorless cameras, astrocams and telescopes, there is a huge learning curve that can throw people a bit sideways if they are looking to get into it. The Unistellar Odyssey Pro was the first smart telescope that I used and it helped me on my astrophotography journey, allowing me […]

When I was looking at taking my first steps into stargazing I wanted a telescope that was affordable and compact so I could pack it away when it was cloudy. I ended up starting my stargazing journey by buying the Celestron Travel Scope 70 and today, thanks to Amazon Prime Day, it’s $40 off, making […]

Prime Day kicks off tomorrow, but there are some excellent deals already out there on some of our favorite gear, such as this DJI Neo drone, which is $30 off. It’s easy to transport and, thanks to its sub-250g, you don’t have to worry about registering it under the current drone regulations. At well under […]

Celestron’s iconic line of orange NexStar telescopes are all discounted on Amazon ahead of the platform’s huge Prime Day sales event on June 23. The beginner NexStar 4SE model was highly rated in our expert review with a score of four stars for easy set-up, a sturdy build and go-to technology to help you find […]

For those looking to capture images of distant nebulas and galaxies, the Celestron Origin Mark II Intelligent Home Observatory makes the experience easier than ever. Within minutes of taking the telescope out of the box and pairing it with a device, users will be capturing images of deep space with ease. A built-in camera and […]

The Estes Blue Origin New Shepard toy rocket is 17% off for Memorial Day and is actually cheaper than the official Estes webstore. If you are after a beginner’s model rocket kit, you won’t be disappointed with this model from one of the biggest names in the industry. Our editor-in-chief Tariq Malik crashed it into […]

The Nikon Action 16×50 is the highest fixed magnification model in the new Action line released in March 2026. They are all-purpose binoculars with big 50mm objective lenses, which are critical for high performance in low-light scenarios. Alongside the 7×50, 10×50 and 10-22×50 zoom models, I tested the 16×50 binoculars for stargazing. The 16x magnification […]

With the release of the new Vespera III and Vespera Pro 2, the prices of the previous models in the Vespera line have dropped, including for the limited X edition of the Vespera II. This special version has a transparent shell so that you can see the inner mechanisms of a smart telescope in action. […]

Telescope maker Vaonis has unveiled two new additions to its smart telescope family, the Vespera III and the Vespera Pro 2, a pair of high-end telescopes designed to provide even better night sky views than their predecessors, the company said. The new smart telescopes are the latest in the Vespera line of telescopes from Vaonis, […]

The Nikon Action range is a new line of binoculars from the optics giant, released in March 2026 to take over from the company’s now-discontinued Aculon range, which some users felt was plasticky and didn’t have enough eye relief. They can also be seen as a cheaper alternative to the Action Extreme range, which, while […]