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Best compact binoculars 2024: Lightweight, travel-friendly models
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best compact binoculars, taking into account their build quality, visuals, and how compact they are.
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Best laptops for astronomers 2024: Link up telescopes and edit astrophotographs
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
We've rounded up the best laptops for astronomy and astrophotography, from high-performance powerhouses with great batteries to more compact and affordable models.
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Telescopes on Amazon: The best deals 2024
By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated
Telescopes on Amazon are in abundance, so we've scoped out the best deals that are available.
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The greatest astronomical discoveries of the past 25 years
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
As we celebrate Space.com's 25th anniversary, take a look back at the greatest discoveries in astronomy in the past 25 years.
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How the world-famous Griffith Observatory became a huge Hollywood star
By Jeff Spry published
An examination of the iconic Griffith Observatory, which has appeared in scores of films throughout the history of Hollywood.
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'Stellar Dreams' project gifting 100 telescopes to 100 families (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An interview with Raven Baxter and NASA's Ronald Gamble about the Stellar Dreams Project, which will give 100 telescopes to 100 families.
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This telescope can observe stars, satellites and more during the day. But how?
By Samantha Mathewson published
An innovative telescope design has proven successful for daytime skywatching, opening new doors for uninterrupted observation of the cosmos.
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The future is bright for astronomy, and very expensive (op-ed)
By Chris Impey published
The universe is being revealed in exquisite detail with the current generation of large optical telescopes.
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The ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky and how I used modern astronomy to explore her link with the Milky Way
By Or Graur published
What did our ancestors think when they looked up at the night sky? All cultures ascribed special meaning to the sun and the moon, but what about the pearly band of light and shadow we call the Milky Way?
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Blinded by the light: How bad are satellite megaconstellations for astronomy?
By Leonard David published
The emergence of satellite megaconstellations like SpaceX's Starlink offers great benefits for humanity. But there are also substantial costs, including a growing imposition on astronomy.
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