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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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Lyrid meteor shower streaks across the sky with silhouetted trees in the foreground and the milky way stretching across the night sky in the background

Lyrid meteor shower 2025: When, where & how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The best time to view the Lyrids this year will be early morning on April 22.

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Autel EVO Lite+_Drone in flight (16 by 9)

Drone deals 2025: The best deals available today

By Alexander Cox last updated

We've rounded up the best drone deals from a range of reputable retailers as top names are currently discounted.

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lunar eclipses are made up of several stages here they are arranged in a question mark shape.

What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.

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the next solar eclipse will be a partial solar eclipse which makes the sun look like a crescent shape.

When is the next solar eclipse?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Our solar eclipse guide will help you plan how to see the next solar eclipse.

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