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Black Friday 2025: Early deals on telescopes, binoculars, cameras, air purifiers and fitness gear
Deals Black Friday is fast approaching on November 28, and we've searched the web for early discounts on air purifiers, electric toothbrushes, telescopes, binoculars, cameras and more.
5 common mistakes beginner macro photographers make — and how to avoid them
New to macro photography? Avoid these 5 beginner mistakes and start capturing tiny worlds with big impact.
Best binoculars 2025: Our picks for stargazing, bird-watching and observing wildlife
Find the best binoculars for wildlife, stargazing, tracking athletes, or plane spotting — check out our top picks.
Best telescopes 2025: Explore planets, galaxies and beyond
The best telescopes offer an unparalleled view of the cosmos, and we've gathered our favorites.
Best lenses for astrophotography 2025 — capture the cosmos in detail
These are the best lenses for astrophotography you can buy in 2025
Capture the Leonids meteor shower with our favorite astro camera — now under $2,000
Deals The Sony A7 IV is the cheapest it's been since last Black Friday, and there's no guarantee it'll drop lower this year — this could be your best chance to save.
Best binoculars for stargazing 2025: Take a walk through space
Unlock the night sky with the best binoculars for stargazing designed to capture stars, planets, and distant galaxies — our top picks.
Best cameras 2025
With Black Friday just around the corner, now's the time to start looking for your next camera — we've rounded up the best models on the market.
Best cameras for wildlife photography 2025: Shoot nature like a pro
BUYING GUIDE We've rounded up 9 of the best wildlife cameras for beginners and pros ahead of Black Friday — all with stunning resolution and lightning-quick burst speeds to ensure you never miss a shot.
Best astrophotography cameras 2025: Shoot for the stars
BUYING GUIDE The best astrophotography cameras allow you to take impressive photos of the night sky — find the best models to look out for in the run-up to Black Friday.
Best headlamps 2025 — Lightweight, bright and long-lasting
Whether you're navigating remote trails, photographing the stars or bird watching after dark, these headlamps offer dependable performance when it counts.
Chasing comets: How to photograph comets Lemmon and 3I/ATLAS
Comets don't visit often — here's how to capture comet Lemmon, comet 3I/ATLAS, on your camera as they dance across our skies.
Cheaper than Prime Day: Our favorite telescope is now $300 off at Amazon
Deals The Celestron NexStar 8SE is now the cheapest we've seen it since January — and there's no guarantee it'll be discounted for Black Friday, either.
Prime Day deals extended: There's still a chance to save on cameras, binoculars and telescopes
Deals These deals are still live after Prime Day, but we don't know how long for. This is your last chance to save on the best binoculars, cameras and telescopes before Black Friday.
Last chance to see Jupiter's moons for less! Our favorite astronomy binoculars are only $99 for Prime Day in October
Deals The Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 are one of our favorite astronomy binoculars.
Top 10 stargazing deals we'd buy before Prime Day ends tonight
Deals Last chance! We've tested dozens of telescopes, binoculars, cameras and star projectors, and these 10 stargazing deals are the ones we'd buy this Prime Day.
We saw Saturn and Jupiter with this telescope and now it's even cheaper for Prime Day
Deals Our optics writer bought the Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ last Prime Day, and it's discounted again this year — we think it's a great starter scope to view Saturn and Jupiter.
Amazon Prime Day 2025: Find the best deals on cameras, fitness gear and stargazing equipment this October
Deals Amazon Prime Day takes place on October 7-8
Astro lovers' Prime Day pick: Canon favorite discounted ahead of the Supermoons and Orionids
Deals This $210 saving on the Canon EOS R8 camera arrives right on time for photographing the upcoming Supermoons and Orionid meteor shower — but we don't know how long it'll last.
Amazon just dropped the price on one of our favorite star projectors for Prime Day in October
Deals The Pococo Galaxy Star projector is now down to just $79.99 for Prime Day.
Best air purifiers 2025: Banish air pollution from your home
BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and BlueAir Blue Pure 411i Max to Dyson Purifier Cool PC1.
Best star projectors 2025: Bring the cosmos indoors
BUYING GUIDE The best star projectors bring the wonders of the cosmos into your home — find the best models here.
Best image-stabilized binoculars 2025: Stability meets clarity
The best image-stabilized binoculars provide a clear and steady view.
