Telescopes

I resisted smart telescopes for years — then one changed my life

By Jamie Carter published 6 June 26

The last dark skies of spring are the perfect time to get to know a new smart telescope and go deep-sky stargazing.

Amazon Prime Day 2026: Jun. 23-26

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 2 June 26

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 2 June 26

Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.

Shoot the stars: The best gear for night sky photography

By Jamie Carter published 10 March 26

Here are five ways to capture the night sky.

Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help

By Emma Marcucci published 25 January 26

Helping young people tap into their excitement about the night sky helps them build confidence and opens career pathways they may not have considered before.

Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX's Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper

By Martin Elvis published 12 January 26

Astronomy needs space.

I visited the largest collection of public telescopes in the US in Oregon's high desert, and the dark skies blew me away

By Jeff Spry published 11 January 26

Located south of Bend’s outdoor playland, I visited this Pacific Northwest gem for an enchanted winter evening of astronomical wonders

Former CEO of Google spearheads 4 next-gen telescopes — 3 on Earth and 1 in space

By Monisha Ravisetti published 8 January 26

"We're going to do it in three years, and we're going to do it for a ridiculously low price."