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Amazon Prime Day 2025: Prime Day Oct. 7-8
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals Amazon's Prime Day in October is here. There are big savings across skywatching, technology and entertainment

Save $100 in less than 12 Parsecs! Millennium Falcon Lego Star Wars set is cheaper in this anti-Prime Day deal on Walmart
By Alexander Cox published
Deals The Lego Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon features over 7,500 pieces and is now $100 on Walmart in this anti-Prime Day deal

This anti-Prime Day camera deal gives $140 off the Fujifilm X-T5 with lens bundle
By Harry Bennett published
Deals This anti-Prime Day deal from Walmart gets you the high-resolution Fujifilm X-T5 with the XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 lens for just $2260.

Only $80, this beginner telescope will have you star-hopping in no time
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Looking to start stargazing? I know firsthand that the Celestron Travel Scope 70 is a superb first step into the hobby, and it's a fantastic $40 off this Prime Day!

The Draconid meteor shower peaks on Oct. 8: Here's what to expect
By Anthony Wood published
The Draconid meteor shower peaks on Oct. 8, as a waning gibbous moon graces the night sky.

On this day! Oct. 7, 2002: STS-112 Launches to the International Space Station
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Oct. 7, 2002, the space shuttle Atlantis launched from Kennedy Space Center on mission STS-112.

Why is humanity obsessed with aliens? Q&A with 'First Contact' author Becky Ferreira
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The new science book "First Contact" is a vivid, humorous and deeply informed exploration of the many ways humanity has imagined, and actively searched for, life beyond Earth.

Bring the cosmos into your home with a massive 33% off this stunning Pococo Galaxy Star Projector
By Chris McMullen published
Deals This Pococo Galaxy Star Projector outclasses many of the competition, with its portability and realistic images, and it's an absolute steal at $80 this Prime Day.

Star projector we gave 5/5 stars — lowest price I've seen for Prime Day in October
By Alexander Cox published
Deals The Hommkiety Galaxy Projector is 25% off and at its lowest-ever price for Prime Day in October, bringing the cosmos indoors for less.

See craters on the moon for less — $50 saving off these astronomy binoculars in this Prime Day in October deal
By Chris McMullen published
Deals I think Celestron's Skymaster 20x80 binoculars are a brilliant alternative to a telescope, especially if you want to escape light pollution. With Amazon Prime Big Deals Day, they're 24% off.
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