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Binoculars are a great way of getting into astronomy and stargazing.

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Our pick of the best telescopes operated via a smartphone or tablet.

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Smart telescopes have opened a new, accessible avenue for newcomers to astronomy, providing an all-in-one platform for capturing those first stellar photons. The Vaonis Vespera Pro is the latest model in the Vespera line and builds on the features of its predecessor, the Vespera II. SQUIRREL_13609045 While the aperture and focal length are the same, the Vespera Pro boasts the larger Sony IMX676 colour sensor, which offers 12.5MP resolution versus the Vespera II’s 8.3MP. The pixel size of 2µm means a sampling rate of 1.6 arcseconds per pixel, which is perfect for average seeing conditions, so we were keen to

A team of scientists say they may have discovered a way of counteracting the bone and muscle deterioration that astronauts experience in space. The technique involves creating a 'digital twin' that can help scientists monitor the relationship between an astronaut's movements and their muscle activity. More on human spaceflight It could be of major use, the scientists say, as astronauts begin spending longer periods in space, and as the first crewed mission to Mars becomes more of a reality. The problem with spaceflight Humans didn't evolve to live in space. We evolved to live on Earth, with Earth's gravity effectively

Artemis II will now launch in March 2026 at the earliest

Another milestone in the first crewed mission to the Moon since Apollo

Get updates on the latest preparations for the launch of NASA's Artemis II mission

How NASA decides the launch dates for the Artemis II mission to the Moon

Potential launch dates for the Artemis II mission to the Moon

ISS images show zoomed-in detail; Apollo images show a distant blue disc. How far do you have to be in space to see Earth in one go?

Artemis II astronauts will get a perspective of the Moon never seen by human eyes

Make a mechanical instrument that calculates and displays the phase of the Moon for any chosen day of the year.

Complete our astronomy DIY project to wheel your telescope setup in and out of storage without delay.

Follow our guide to create your own record of space weather and produce an audio recording of it. Written by Stuart Green