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Best smart telescopes 2025: Navigate the night skies with ease
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.

Best monocular 2025: Spot the top models on the market
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best monocular devices on the market offer a lightweight alternative to binoculars. Try using one this month to view the full moon.

Best binoculars 2025: Survey the night sky, spot nebulas, galaxies and more
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've picked the best binoculars for stargazing, comet viewing and nature watching. Keep an eye out for deals and do your research here to prepare.

Best headlamps for astronomy and stargazing 2025: The top picks for seeing at night
By Tantse Walter last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best headlamps for astronomy and stargazing — we've considered functionality, comfort and cost.

Best telescopes for kids 2025: The best child-friendly scopes for young skywatchers
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids are easy to use, accessible to beginners and you can get your stargazers started with April's spectacular full moon.

Best neutral density filters in 2025
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best neutral density filters adjust the light transmitted into your camera, allowing for better nighttime photography.

How to photograph a solar eclipse with a smartphone — 7 tips from an expert
By Josh Dury last updated
Reference This guide will teach you the basics of how to photograph the solar eclipse with your smartphone, including techniques for making adjustments to your composition, exposure and focus.

Best external hard drives 2025: Top HDD and SSD models
By Tantse Walter last updated
Buying Guide Our round-up of the best external hard drives gives you plenty of options for storing your files safely.

Best power banks 2025: Portable charging for astronomers and stargazers
By Tantse Walter last updated
Buying Guide Investing in one of the best power banks and power stations means you can have your devices charged and ready, even on the go.

This solar filter attaches to your telescope, camera lens or spotting scope for safe eclipse viewing. With a 15% discount, grab it now in time for this month's solar event
By Paul Brett published
Deals Celestron EclipSmart Safe Solar Eclipse filter is ideal for viewing the eclipse safely with a telescope or DLSR camera
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