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Amazon Prime Day 2026: Day three of four for huge summer savings

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 26 June 26

Deals We are on the third of Amazon Prime Day and there are plenty of great deals from all major retailers. Our hub tracks the best prices on drones, telescopes, Lego and much more.

June's Strawberry Moon is unlike any other full moon. Here's why

By Jamie Carter published 26 June 26

Think all full moons look the same? June's Strawberry Moon rises and sets at extreme points, tracing an unusually low path across the Northern Hemisphere sky.

Watch live: Rocket Lab launching 'Ten Owl of Ten' mission for Synspective today

By Josh Dinner published 26 June 26

Rocket Lab is poised to launch the "Ten Owl of Ten" mission from New Zealand today (June 26), adding to Japanese company Synspective's imaging constellation. Watch it live here.

Turn your room into a galaxy: The best Prime Day deals on star projectors for aspiring astronomers

By Chris McMullen published 26 June 26

Deals Whether light pollution is foiling your stargazing or you just want to transform a room, there are great star projector deals this Prime Day and I've picked out the best.

Two 'super-puff' cotton candy exoplanets are the lightest gas giants ever discovered

By Robert Lea published 25 June 26

Astronomers have discovered two "super-puff" exoplanets orbiting the same star that have densities lower than cotton candy, making them the lightest worlds ever seen.

Supergirl's brilliant poster is a reminder that they don't make sci-fi movie posters like they used to

By Richard Edwards published 25 June 26

What's with all the boring montages of Jedi and superheroes? It's time to resurrect a lost art.

This Prime Day, save nearly $700 on 'a camera of epic proportions'

By Chris McMullen published 25 June 26

Deals A powerhouse of a mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS R5 has never been cheaper but with Prime Day half-over, you'll have to be fast.

James Webb Space Telescope catches 6 galaxies merging into one of the largest galaxies in the universe

By Keith Cooper published 25 June 26

A supermassive black hole is also coming together at the heart of this galaxy maelstrom.

I got a sneak peek at space shuttle Endeavour's new home in California, and it's breathtaking (photos)

By Chelsea Gohd published 25 June 26

The spectacular new Air & Space Center, which is more than three decades in the making, will open on Nov. 13.

Hosting a solar eclipse viewing party? Get money off solar eclipse multipacks this Prime Day

By Harry Bennett published 25 June 26

Deals Grab some solar eclipse glasses so you and a big group can enjoy one of the most impressive natural wonders in safety. Multipacks are available from Galaxium, Helioclipse and Rainbow Symphony.