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A trio of galaxies are pictured shining in deep space against a starfield dotted with more distant galaxies.

Astrophotographer captures breathtaking view of 548 galaxies from a balcony

By Anthony Wood published

Over 60 hours of light data was used to create this stunning view of the gravitationally bound "Leo Triplet" galaxies.

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Astrophotography
a person looking at the sun while standing next to a telescope

How to observe the sun safely (and what to look for)

By Jamie Carter last updated

Reference The sun is a great skywatching target but you should NEVER look at it without protection. Here we explain how to view the sun safely and what to look out for.

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Multiple space-related products that are on sale during amazon prime day 2024

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!

Deals
One of the best smart telescopes in-use against a starry sky

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.

Buying Guide

10 easy places to see the total solar eclipse 2026 from Spain's major vacation destinations

By Jamie Carter published

From urban beaches and hidden capes to lighthouses and mountain peaks, here's where to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, if you're on Spain's east coast or in the Balearic Islands.

Solar Eclipses
a white telescope on a grassy mountaintop under a clear blue sky

Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory Mark II smart telescope review

By Brett Tingley published

Review The Celestron Origin Mark II smart telescope will have you capturing crisp images of deep-sky objects within minutes of taking it out of the box.

Review
two images: one of a bright flash seen above clouds in a satellite image; and another of a bright green streak seen in a cloudy blue sky above houses in a wooded neighborhood

Massive boom over northeastern US was a meteor explosion as powerful as 300 tons of TNT, NASA confirms

By Elizabeth Howell published

Footage from a satellite confirmed that a May 30 sonic boom heard over the northeastern US was from a meteor, NASA stated.

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Meteors & Meteor Showers
Man uses one of the best telescopes and binoculars to look at the night sky as the sun sets and telescopes are on tripods around him

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.

Buying Guide

Northern lights forecast - Aurora season winds down as summer twilight takes over

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Persistent twilight is making aurora viewing increasingly difficult across the northern latitudes, bringing our nightly forecast updates to a seasonal close until autumn.

Auroras
The sun peeks between tall buildings as a crowd forms underneath.

Manhattanhenge is back! | Space photo of the day for June 1, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published

The city spectacle is back for 2026 — and don't worry you'll have another chance to see it in July.

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