Latest articles by Jamie Carter
Betelgeuse's 'Great Dimming' had an unlikely observer: a Japanese weather satellite
Japan's Himawari-8 weather satellite serendipitously captured the dramatic changes in brightness of Orion's red supergiant star in 2019-2020.
Vortex 10x50 Crossfire HD binocular review
Review With sharp optics and a chest harness included, the Vortex 10x50 Crossfire HD binocular is an excellent value mid-range option for stargazing and more.
Uranus by 2049: Here's why scientists want NASA to send a flagship mission to the strange planet
A key committee of scientists has recommended that a flagship mission to Uranus should be NASA's highest-priority large planetary science mission for the next decade.
Best time to buy binoculars and save
Prices for binoculars are going up. Here's when to consider buying a pair and how to save.
Vixen SG 2.1x42 binoculars review
Review The Vixen SG 2.1x42 binoculars' small size and specs make them something of an oddity for astronomy, but stargazers will love the low-power opera glasses style.
Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Tripod review
Review As light and as solid a travel tripod as you’re likely to find, the Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Tripod's aluminum rig proves apt with full-frame astrophotography gear
