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Telescopes on Amazon: Image shows amateur astronomer pointing telescope at sky

Telescopes on Amazon: The best deals 2025

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated

Telescopes on Amazon are in abundance, so we've scoped out the best deals that are available.

Astronomy Kit
a somewhat heart-shaped white splotch on an otherwise dark planet

'This idea that it takes like 250 years for Pluto to orbit the sun, I think that's just bizarre.' Star Trek scion Adam Nimoy talks our favorite (dwarf) planet for 'I Heart Pluto' festival

By Jeff Spry published

Filmmaker Adam Nimoy helps celebrate the 95th anniversary of Pluto's discovery this month at the 6th annual 'I Heart Pluto' festival from Feb. 13-17.

Entertainment
Woman holding one of the best compact binoculars against a watery sunset

Best compact binoculars 2025: Lightweight, travel-friendly models

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best compact binoculars, taking into account their build quality, visuals, and how compact they are.

Buying Guide
Man and telescope against milkyway backdrop

Best telescope mounts in 2025

By Damian Peach last updated

Buying Guide We take a look at a selection of the best telescopes mounts currently on offer.

Buying Guide
a starry night sky seen behind ears of corn

When you wish upon a star, is it already dead? An astronomer crunches the numbers

By Laura Nicole Driessen published

The stars we can see in the night sky are a lot closer and live a lot longer than you would think.

The Universe

8 of the greatest mysteries in the universe

By Robert Lea last updated

Dark energy, supermassive black holes, JuMBOs … Oh my!

The Universe
Three of the best laptops for astronomy and astrophotography on a purple background

Best laptops for astronomers 2024: Link up telescopes and edit astrophotographs

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated

The best laptops for astronomers offer great battery life, portability and impressive processing power. Here are our picks of the best.

Astronomy Kit
a bright full moon can be seen behind bright christmas lights

December full moon 2024: The Cold Moon eclipses Mars

By Jesse Emspak last updated

The Full Cold Moon of December 2024 rises on Dec. 15. Three days later, the moon will occult Mars.

Stargazing
clouds of gas and dust look like a spooky jack-o'-lantern.

Spooky space: 12 haunting images of our cosmos

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

Here are some of the most spine-chilling space photos to scare your pants off this Halloween.

Astrophotography
A slice of the official cover for a space science book titled "Infinite Cosmos"

James Webb Space Telescope takes center stage in 'Infinite Cosmos'. Author Ethan Siegel explains it all (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An exclusive interview with "Infinite Cosmos'" astrophysicist author Ethan Siegel.

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