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Telescopes at Best Buy: Deals in stock 2025

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated

We've combed through all the telescopes at Best Buy, looking for new deals and checking stock levels on popular models.

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Telescopes at Walmart: Image shows man standing next to telescope looking at moon

Telescopes at Walmart in 2025: Best deals

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated

There are several discounts on Celestron and other telescopes at Walmart, get them before they're gone!

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Telescopes on Amazon: Image shows amateur astronomer pointing telescope at sky

Telescopes on Amazon: The best deals 2025

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated

Telescopes on Amazon are in abundance, so we've scoped out the best deals that are available.

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Sky chart showing the planetary lineup visible after dark in January 2025. Jupiter is near Aldebaran, the star that makes up the eye of the bull in the constellation Taurus.

See the moon and Jupiter ride the Bull in tonight’s sky

By Samantha Mathewson published

On Friday (Jan. 10), the moon will pass near Jupiter, meeting up with the gas giant in the constellation Taurus. Viewers can expect to see the bright moon and Jupiter shortly after sunset.

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Adhara: A bright gem in Canis Major

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Adhara is a bright binary star in Canis Major that shows up best in ultraviolet light.

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An Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 monocular held between the author's fingers.

Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 monocular review

By Matt Morris published

Review The Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 monocular sets itself apart with its wide focus ring — a departure from the top-mounted design of most competing models.

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Several monoculars being held.

What should I look for in a monocular for stargazing?

By Jamie Carter published

Reference From magnification to letting in enough light at night, here's how to choose the perfect monocular for stargazing and astronomy.

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an illustration of the night sky

Watch the moon hide the 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades star cluster tonight

By Joe Rao published

The moon will pass in front of the Pleiades star cluster during an occultation on Jan. 9, 2025. Here's how to see it.

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Telescope Deals: Image shows man with telescope against twilight background.

Telescope deals 2025: save hundreds with these stargazing bargains

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Deals We've scoped out the best telescope deals available this year featuring top models from reputable retailers.

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a bright crescent moon under a pale yellow orb

Venus and the moon light up the night sky in gorgeous photos from around the world

By Brett Tingley published

Venus and the moon made quite a pair during a conjunction on Jan. 3, 2025, and we've got the photos to prove it.

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