Latest articles by Gemma Lavender
Best solar viewing gear 2025: Get prepared for the partial solar eclipse on March 29
With the upcoming partial solar eclipse on March 29, here are our top recommendations of solar viewing gear for getting the very best views safely, whatever your budget.
Everything you need to know about digiscoping
Use your digital camera to take photos through a spotting scope, and you can capture up-close images of faraway subjects (without having to break the bank).
Nikon Travelite EX 8x25 binocular review
Review A compact optical powerhouse, this offering from Nikon exudes excellent daytime performance and portability for the avid traveler and outdoor enthusiast.
Nikon Prostaff P7 8x42 binoculars review
Review These premium binoculars might be small, but they’re a true testament to Nikon’s commitment to producing high-quality equipment for outdoor enthusiasts
Vaonis Vespera Observing Station review
Smart and fully automated, the Vaonis Vespera Observation Station is a telescope and camera rolled into one, making observing and imaging a breeze.
What are the different types of telescope?
Refractor to reflector, Schmidt-Cassegrain to Maksutov-Cassegrain - this is everything you need to know about the different types of telescopes.
New Marsquake study could shatter theories on how Mars was born
Tantalizing details about Mars' seismic activity have been revealed for the very first time.
1st super-fast pulsar found snacking on its companion in far-flung star cluster
China's FAST radio telescope has uncovered the first known pulsar in the star cluster Messier 92. The super-fast pulsating object forms one part of an eclipsing binary.
Scotland, UK: Latest updates on Coronavirus
Of the 53,082 Scottish citizens tested for the virus, 11,034 came back positive and 1,415 have died.
Wales, UK: Latest updates on Coronavirus
The country's health boards report 9,629 cases and 886 deaths.
