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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.
8 of the greatest mysteries in the universe
By Robert Lea last updated
Dark energy, supermassive black holes, JuMBOs … Oh my!
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.
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.
Best laptops for astronomers 2025: Link up telescopes and edit astrophotographs
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
Connect your telescope with one of the best laptops for astronomy as you gaze at planets, the Cold Moon and meteor showers this December.
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.
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.
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.
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