Latest articles by Jamie Carter
The ultimate guide to planning epic stargazing road trips in the US southwest
Explore the U.S. Southwest's best sites for stargazing with our helpful guide. From canyons and valleys to snow-capped mountains and world-class observatories.
I watched the moon 'take a bite of the sun' in a rare hybrid solar eclipse last week. Here's what I saw from Australia.
From my viewpoint in the Exmouth Gulf of Western Australia, the solar eclipse's totality brought a colossal corona and a dramatic drifting diamond ring.
Hybrid solar eclipse: Everything you need to know about the rare and strange phenomenon
Reference A rare hybrid solar eclipse will occur on April 20, 2023. We explore what creates these strange eclipses and how you can see one for yourself.
How to watch Ceres, a dwarf planet 14 times smaller than Pluto, photobomb a spiral galaxy this weekend
Watch live online as the dwarf planet Ceres swoops in front of the 'grand design' spiral galaxy Messier 100 this weekend.
'Ring of fire' from US national parks: 7 great places to see the annular solar eclipse 2023
The annular solar eclipse 2023 will be visible in over a dozen U.S. national parks. Here are the best scenic spots to catch the spectacular 'ring of fire'.
A total solar eclipse and a 'ring of fire' make 2023 special for eclipse-chasers
2023 will have two very special solar eclipses. While the first solar eclipse is incredibly rare, the second is easily accessible to millions of North Americans.
Why a low-cost telescope is perfect this holiday season 2025
Skywatching Five bright planets visible in the evening during Christmas week and beyond make an affordable telescope a well-timed gift.
James Webb Space Telescope meets the 7 intriguing exoplanets of TRAPPIST-1
A non-descript star, TRAPPIST-1, is host to seven Earth-size planets and the James Webb Space Telescope is giving astronomers a thrilling new view of these worlds.
15 gift ideas for every stargazer this holiday season 2025
Buying Guide The best space gifts for budding astronomers ahead of the holidays: Observing the night sky demands some out-of-this-world gear, but it doesn’t have to come at astronomical prices.
Beaver Blood Moon lunar eclipse 2022: Everything you need to know
Reference A reddish moon will be visible on Nov. 8 for 85 minutes from North America, parts of South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 binoculars review
Review Large objective lenses and 10x magnification on the Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 help these affordable binoculars appeal to anyone wanting to start stargazing.
Canon 10x42L IS WP binoculars review
Review The Canon 10x42L IS WP are an outstanding choice for super-steady stargazing thanks to their fabulous image stabilization, waterproof design and large objective lenses.
Celestron Inspire 100AZ refractor telescope review
Review An affordable refractor with lots of aperture, a built-in red light and a novel solution for smartphone astrophotography.
Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binocular review
Review The Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binocular is ideal for those after a compact binocular for astro-travel and all-round use
Encalife SVBONY 501P 70 telescope review
Review The Encalife SVBONY 501P 70 is a basic portable refractor telescope that is suitable for lunar observations and comes complete with a backpack.
Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 binoculars review
Review The Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50s are compact and portable, but some high-end glass makes these binoculars a serious step-up option.
Nikon Action EX 12x50 binoculars review
Review Although heavy, the Nikon Action EX 12x50 binoculars offer clear, crisp and bright views from within a tough, waterproof body.
Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer mini star tracker review
Review Astrophotographers can use this lightweight star tracker with cameras up to 100mm lenses to keep stars still for up to four minutes.
Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ telescope review
Review This app-aligned telescope proves an affordable option for backyard moon and planet gazing.
Sky-Watcher Explorer 130 EQ2 telescope review
Review A Newtonian reflector that is versatile, affordable and optically impressive with an equatorial mount to view solar system objects, double stars and deep sky targets.
Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ telescope review
Review A good value, though limited, telescope for observing the moon and planets, suited toward beginner astronomers.
Voyager 1 marks 10 years in interstellar space
The spacecraft has since revealed a bizarre heliopause and a complex interstellar medium that's influenced by our sun.
Voyager turns 45: What the iconic mission taught us and what's next
The twin probes, launched in 1977, made groundbreaking discoveries about the solar system and inspired future space missions.
Astronomers plan to fish an interstellar meteorite out of the ocean using a massive magnet
Astronomers are planning a fishing trip to land an extraterrestrial interloper on Earth: a small meteorite from another star system that crashed into the Pacific Ocean in January 2014.
