Kimberley Lane, E-commerce writer for Live Science, has tested a wide range of optical equipment, reviewing camera gear from Sony, Canon, OM System and more. With over 6 years of photography experience, her skills span across landscape and seascape photography, wildlife, astrophotography and portrait work. Her photos have been featured in a number of national magazines, including Digital Camera World and Cosmopolitan. She has also contributed to our sister site Space.com and Tech Radar, and she regularly uses binoculars and telescopes to stargaze in the dark skies of South Wales.
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Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ reviewReview From lunar detail to planets and bright deep-sky objects, we test what the Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ can actually show beginners and kids.
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Best telescopes for kids 2026: A stargazing introduction for budding astronomersThese are the best telescopes for kids that are easy to set up, transport and use. They can start observing the moon and planets right away, and June is a great month for it.
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SIGMA 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport lens reviewReview How does this third-party lens compare to the native Sony equivalent? We tested both to see whether it’s worth going native or whether you should save your money.
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SIGMA 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport lens reviewReview Sigma’s 60-600mm Sport lens is one of the most versatile wildlife lenses around, but can its huge zoom range outweigh the heavy design?
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Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ reviewReview A simple, beginner-friendly telescope that makes it easy to get started and enjoy your first real views of the moon and planets.
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Best lenses for wildlife photography 2026 — catch wildlife up closeThese are the best wildlife lenses you can buy in 2025
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Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS reviewReview Sony’s 200-600mm super telephoto lens offers serious reach and stability, but does it deliver all the way up to 600mm for wildlife photography? We tested it to find out.
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Best smart telescopes in 2026The best smart telescopes offer a supremely easy way of viewing the night sky.
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Planning to stargaze in May 2026? Here's all the gear you'll needHere's all the stargazing gear you need for May's night sky. Be ready for two full moons, a meteor shower, and a pretty cool solar alignment.
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Here's the stargazing gear you need for April 2026 — don't miss the Lyrids, two comets and the full moonThese are our top camera, binocular and telescope recommendations for April's stargazing events, including the Lyrid meteor shower and two bright comets.
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Amazon's Spring Sale is surprisingly good for bird-watching and wildlife observation gearWe've found loads of unexpectedly amazing deals on binoculars and spotting scopes in Amazon's Spring Sale — just in time for spring and summer wildlife.
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Amazon's Spring Sale is already better than Black Friday — and there are loads of stargazing deals you won't want to missWe've rounded up the best stargazing deals from the Amazon Spring Sale 2026, including our favorite telescopes, binoculars and cameras.
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How to photograph a meteor shower — Next up: The LyridsA guide to photographing meteor showers all year round, with timely advice for making the most of the upcoming Lyrids in April.
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Best APS-C and Micro Four-Thirds cameras for astrophotographyWe've rounded up the best APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras for users who prefer a more compact and lightweight setup for astrophotography.
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Best air purifiers 2026: Remove pollen, dust, smoke, pet dander and moreBUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and BlueAir Blue Pure 411i Max to Dyson Purifier Cool PC1.
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Best binoculars for bird-watching 2026: Eyes on the skiesA great pair of binoculars is a must for any serious birder, from compact binos for popping in your bag to image-stabilized models — find your next pair.
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ZWO SeeStar S50 smart telescope reviewReview Small, smart and beginner-friendly, the SeeStar S50 takes the hassle out of stargazing, delivering detailed nebula and galaxy shots at the tap of your screen.
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Hawke Endurance ED 8x25 binocular reviewReview Lightweight, portable and sharp, the Hawke Endurance ED 8x25 proves compact binoculars can deliver big views without weighing you down.
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Best cameras for wildlife photography 2026: Shoot nature like a proBUYING GUIDE We've rounded up 9 of the best wildlife cameras for beginners and pros — all with stunning resolution and lightning-quick burst speeds to ensure you never miss a shot.
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Just in time for the total lunar eclipse, this beginner-friendly telescope is now $100 off at AmazonDeals The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 5-inch Schmidt-Cass is now down to $479 at Amazon, making it easy to enjoy the blood moon eclipse on March 3.
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March 2026 night sky — what to see and what you needWhile the total lunar eclipse on March 3 is the main event of the month, there's plenty more to see throughout the month of March — here's everything you need to marvel at the night sky this month.
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Best binoculars for stargazing 2026: See the blood moon eclipseUnlock the night sky with the best binoculars for stargazing designed to capture stars, planets, and distant galaxies — our top picks.
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Best small telescopes 2026Our picks for the best small telescopes are all relatively lightweight, weighing less than 10kg, making them perfect for traveling to dark-sky sites.
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Best telescopes 2026: See the blood moon eclipse in stunning detailThe best telescopes offer an unparalleled view of the cosmos, and we've gathered our favorites.
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