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Best small telescopes 2025: Portable, lightweight models to travel with
By Tantse Walter last updated
These are the best small telescopes you can buy in every category.

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 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 telescopes for beginners 2025: Start your stargazing journey with our pick of the best beginner-friendly telescopes.
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide Ready to start your astronomy journey? We've rounded up the best telescopes, in time for April's full moon.

Watch the moon and bright star Spica meet in a celestial dance on May 9
By Anthony Wood published
I think we know who's supplying the c(r)atering for this dance party.

Cosmic imposter bathes distant nebula in fiery red glow: 'This star should not be here'
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
The brilliant blue-white star lighting up the red nebula Sh2-46 hints at a dynamic and possibly fleeting encounter that could reshape the nebula's appearance over time.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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