Best telescopes 2023: For stargazing galaxies, nebulas and more
Buying Guide The best telescopes from beginner tabletop models to astrophotography-friendly instruments — explore the moon, planets and deep space with one of these picks.
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Buying Guide The best telescopes from beginner tabletop models to astrophotography-friendly instruments — explore the moon, planets and deep space with one of these picks.
Review If you're ready for a close encounter with the sun's surface these solar binoculars are hard to beat.
Review Affordable and easy to use, the Celestron EclipSmart 10x25mm roof solar binoculars are a step up from solar eclipse glasses.
The moon will make a close approach to Mars in the evening on Friday, Aug. 18 as the two celestial bodies enjoy the sunset together.
With some impressive solar eclipses coming up in the next few months, our guide will help you to make sure your eyes are safely protected while you enjoy them.
Gaze at some of our best 2023 Perseid meteor shower photo submissions from across the world.
Buying guide The best travel tripods are lightweight and portable but steady enough to offer rock-steady camera support when traveling.
The Blue Moon of August 2023 rises on Aug. 30, offering skywatchers an extra treat this month with another supermoon in the sky gleaming beside a bright Saturn.
Buying Guide The best cameras for photography and videography for different budgets and experience levels — our favorites from Sony, Canon, Nikon and more.
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro captured a stunning time-lapse video of solar flares dancing across the sun from the Dark Sky Alqueva site in Portugal.
Buying Guide We've reviewed, rated and ranked the best binoculars for kids — each pair is comfortable and lightweight with pleasing optics that kids will love.
Buying Guide The best headlamps will make your stargazing and astrophotography trips even easier, lighting up your path and keeping your night vision intact.
The new moon on Aug. 15 will offer dark skies perfect for skywatchers to hunt out stunning Messier objects like the globular cluster M2, the Butterfly Cluster and the Wild Duck Cluster.
The Blue Moon of August 2023 rises on Aug. 30, offering skywatchers a second chance to catch a supermoon alongside Saturn in the night sky.
Review A professional-looking, quick-to-charge power bank that's also carry-on compliant. Quickly charge three devices at once.
Take a look at the very best space photos submitted by Space.com readers, from our moon to deep space and everything in between!
Reference A solar eclipse map is a helpful tool for anyone wanting to get the most out of their solar eclipse viewing experience. We explore how to read and understand them here.
Skywatchers can enjoy the popular Perseid meteor shower from the comfort of their own homes when it peaks on Saturday (Aug.12) and Sunday (Aug. 13).