
Harry Bennett
Harry joined Space.com in December 2024 as an e-commerce staff writer covering cameras, optics, and skywatching content. Based in the UK, Harry graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in American Literature with Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. A keen photographer, Harry has strong experience with astrophotography and has captured celestial objects with a range of cameras. As a lifelong skywatcher, Harry remembers watching the Perseid meteor shower every summer in his hometown and being amazed by the wonders of the night sky.
Latest articles by Harry Bennett

Unistellar blasts 15% off its entire smart telescope range in Father's Day 2026 sale
By Harry Bennett published
Space Approved - Sponsored Offer Unistellar
Unistellar's Father's Day sale is running from now until July 2 and is delivering 15% off their entire range of smart telescopes, backpacks and solar filters.

Amazon Prime Day 2026: Jun. 23-26
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals Amazon has announced the dates for their 2026 Prime Day event and will be running for three days start on Jun. 23, with discounts expected across skywatching optics, technology and Lego!

Best smart telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.

Best telescopes 2026: View planets, stars and galaxies
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide These are the best telescopes for stargazing, with top models from Celestron, Unistellar and ZWO.

Grab the Estes Blue Origin model rocket ahead of Memorial Day with it's lowest price since January!
By Harry Bennett published
Deals Normally $36, the Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket from Estes is currently on sale for $29.99 on Amazon and is cheaper than the official Estes webstore.

Epic 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' gear has landed. 'This is the way' to Grogu Crocs, Lego & more
By Kim Snaith published
With Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu launching into theaters this weekend, we’ve searched the galaxy for the best Mando and Grogu merchandise

Nikon Action 16x50 binoculars review
By Harry Bennett published
Review We tested Nikon's new Action 16x50 binoculars for up-close stargazing, and saw lunar craters and Orion's belt in sharp contrast

Get $341 off the limited X edition of the Vaonis Vespera II at Walmart
By Harry Bennett published
Deals The Vespera II X edition features a sleek, transparent shell and has internal temperature sensors for optimized deep sky observation.

With the Vespera III and Vespera Pro 2, telescope-maker Vaonis unveils its sharpest optics yet
By Harry Bennett published
News They boast a new optical design for sharper images and host a bunch of upgraded features to make stargazing a breeze. The Vaonis Vespera III and Vespera Pro 2 are available now.

Nikon Action 7x50 binoculars review
By Harry Bennett published
Review Nikon's new Action 7x50 binoculars: A good buy for astronomy novices

The best telescopes for beginners 2026: From starter models to refractors and smart telescopes
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide Ready to start your astronomy journey?

Bring nebulas and galaxies into focus with nearly $700 off this smart telescope
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Sick of light pollution tainting your astrophotography? Capture nebulas, galaxies and more with $700 off this powerful, portable Unistellar Odyssey Pro smart telescope.

Best tripods 2026: For astrophotography, landscapes, travel, video and more
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Buying Guide Owning one of the best tripods for your camera is essential whether you're shooting astrophotography, landscape or portraits.

How to use your Unistellar smart telescope to track the Artemis 2 rocket light curve in the name of science
By Harry Bennett published
Unistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.

Amazon Spring Sale deals for stargazing 2026: Huge savings on telescopes, binoculars and cameras
By Harry Bennett last updated
It's the final day of the Amazon Spring Sale, so don't miss out on hundreds of dollars off the best skywatching optics and cameras.

Early spring deals for observing the cosmos: Our top picks for stargazers
By Harry Bennett published
Do you want to get a better look at the universe around you? I've spotted these early deals on our best binoculars, cameras and telescopes, so you don't have to blow your budget for mind-blowing views.

Best Canon lenses in 2026: Wide angle prime and zoom lenses for RF and EF mounts
By Chris McMullen last updated
Buying Guide Get the best Canon lenses for your Canon camera, including wide-angle, f/1.4 aperture and zoom options for different styles of astrophotography.

Best night vision binoculars 2026: See in the dark and get a better look at the night sky
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best night vision binoculars range from basic infrared models to quality binoculars that will last a lifetime.

Fujifilm X-H2 camera review
By Harry Bennett published
While not having any astro-specific features, the X-H2 still performed well — although we'd hesitate to recommend it over the cheaper X-T50 for the average astrophotographer.

Best lenses for astrophotography 2026: the best glass you can get from Sony, Canon and Sigma
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We have rounded up the best lenses for astrophotography so you can capture detailed night sky shots with crystal clear stars.

The best image stabilized binoculars 2026: Our guide to models from Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm.
By Harry Bennett published
Our guide to the best image stabilized binoculars can set you on your way to a great stargazing experience.

The best cameras for photo and video 2026: the top models for astrophotography and everyday shooting
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best cameras for photo and video, handpicked and approved by our experts with models from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm.

Canon PowerShot V1 review
By Harry Bennett published
Review I tried out Canon's latest vlogging camera for astrophotography, the PowerShot V1 and managed to capture the Andromeda galaxy and the Milky Way!
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