Latest articles by Chris McMullen
Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2025
Buying Guide The best telescopes for seeing planets give you the best views of our celestial neighbors.
Best monocular 2025: Spot the top models on the market
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: Choose the right binoculars for stargazing, wildlife, birding and more
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 telescopes 2025: Bring the universe closer with the best telescopes for stars, planets, nebulas and more
Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for a range of different purposes and budgets — beginner to smart telescopes and everything in between. Keep your eyes peeled for deals, too.
See the planet parade for under $70 with this beginner friendly, super-portable Celestron telescope deal
Deals The Celestron 70mm Travel Scope is currently 36% off with a coupon, making it the cheapest it's been in a long time.
Best locations for astrophotography and skywatching 2025
Highlights of the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching worldwide including practical information to make your stargazing trip a success.
Best lens heaters 2025: Fight lens fogging with these essential astro accessories
Buying Guide Owning one of the best lens heaters is an absolute must if you're shooting in cold conditions to prevent your glass from fogging up.
Best cameras for timelapse videos in 2025
Browse our list of the best cameras for timelapse videos in 2023, with picks from Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and more.
Best cameras for photos and videos 2025: From beginner to pro models
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best cameras for photos and videos. With the right camera, you can capture January's planetary parade and February's Lynx constellation.
Save nearly $75 on these all-purpose Celestron Nature DX ED 8x42
Deals These rugged, all-weather Celestron binoculars are perfect for wide-field stargazing and wildlife watching, and now they're just $152, plus an additional $15 off.
Best lenses for astrophotography in 2025: Capture the majesty of the cosmos
Buying Guide The best lenses for astrophotography help you capture the cosmos in the best possible way.
Best tripods 2025: For astrophotography, landscapes, travel, video and more
Buying Guide Owning one of the best tripods for your camera is essential whether you're shooting astrophotography, landscape or portraits.
Best eyepieces for telescopes 2025: A crucial telescope accessory to invest in
Buying Guide The best eyepieces for telescopes can transform your skywatching experience, allowing you to get closer to the planets, comets, and stars.
Zeiss binoculars deals: Our favorite deals of 2025
Zeiss binoculars deals are tough to spot... but we're keeping an eye out for them.
Best star projectors 2025: From cosmic light shows to home planetariums.
Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night sky experience from the comfort of your couch. They are often reduced on special occasions such as Prime Days, so keep your eyes open.
Best budget telescopes under $500 2025: survey the night sky
Deals We've rounded up the best budget telescopes under $500 so you can survey the night sky regardless of your budget, and make the most of January's cosmic wonders.
Best telescopes for kids 2025: The best child-friendly scopes for young skywatchers.
Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids are easy to use, accessible to beginners and with January's planetary parade nearly here now's a great time to buy.
Best telescopes for deep space 2025: View the universe in breathtaking detail
Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for deep space — gaze far into the night sky and survey the cosmos in impressive detail.
Best telescopes for beginners 2025: Start your stargazing journey with our pick of the best beginner-friendly telescopes.
Buying Guide Ready to start your astronomy journey? We've rounded up the best telescopes, in time for January's unmissable planetary parade.
Best binoculars for long distance viewing 2025
The best binoculars for long distance viewing have high magnification and quality optics — grab a bargain for deep-sky views this Black Friday.
Best night vision binoculars 2025: Our top picks to see in the dark
Buying Guide The best night vision binoculars allow you to spot nocturnal wildlife or enjoy views of the new year's first full moon.
Best budget binoculars 2025: Affordable, high-quality models
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best budget binoculars, combining affordability with good quality optics and fantastic views.
Best binoculars for kids 2025: Small and lightweight binos for younger users
Buying Guide The best binoculars for kids provide closer views and are designed to be convenient for smaller hands and faces.
