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Guides to the best astronomy gear, from gadgets and devices that will improve your practical observing sessions, to novelty items, homeware and kids' toys to show off your love of all things cosmic.
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Best telescope mounts
On the hunt for a new telescope mount, or picking one to go with your first telescope? Read our guide to the best mounts, both budget models and high-end.
Gift guide | Top space toys and gifts for kids
Searching for a present for a young astro enthusiast? Our guide to the best space toys and gifts for kids may have exactly what you're looking for.
Gift Guide | Astronomy and space gifts 2023
Our pick of some of the best gifts for space fans and stargazers in 2024.
Best beginners' telescopes
Looking to buy your first telescope but don't know where to start? We've picked out some of the best beginner telescopes on the market.
Best binoculars for astronomy
Binoculars are a great way of getting into astronomy and stargazing.
Explore the Solar System - best telescopes to see planets in 2024
Looking for a telescope that will give you amazing views of the planets? We've put together a list of some of the best on the market.
Buyer's guide | Star projectors and home planetariums
Star projectors turn any room into your own personal planetarium, making the walls into a glittering sea of stars.
Best stargazing tents, 2024
Heading off on your summer holidays? These stargazing tents will let you transform your trip into an astronomy camping holiday.
Best red light head torches, 2024
Maintain your dark adaptation and keep your hands free while stargazing with the best red light head torches for astronomers.
Our pick of the best astronaut costumes for Halloween 2024
A guide to the best astronaut jumpsuits for fancy dress or Halloween.
Best solar eclipse glasses
A certified pair of solar eclipse glasses is a good, low-cost way of safely observing one of nature's most exciting events.
Best telescopes for viewing double stars
Discover the best telescopes for splitting tight doubles and resolving stellar pairs.
Best smartphone telescope adapters, 2024
Want to capture astrophotos on your phone and share them on social media? You'll need a good adapter for your telescope.
Buyer's guide | Smartphone astrophoto gadgets
There is a multitude of gadgets and devices that will help you capture the stars, the Moon and more using your smartphone. We've picked out some of the best.
Buyer's guide | Smartphone tripods
Our guide to the best devices that will hold your smartphone camera steady and help you get a clean shot.
Best mounts and tripods for binoculars, 2024
Why use a binocular mount and telescope, and which are the best?
Buyer's guide | Best astro imaging cameras
Which cameras are best for astrophotography and what type should you buy? We'll guide you through the different types and the best cameras on the market.
Top travel telescopes
For astronomy travel you'll need a compact, portable telescope that delivers results. We've picked some of the best budget and high-end travel telescopes.
The Universe in your pocket! These are 14 of the best astronomy and stargazing apps for smartphones
A good smartphone app can help you locate and photograph objects in the night sky. Here are some of the best, tried and tested.
Best tabletop telescopes 2024
A guide to the best tabletop Dobsonians and other tabletop telescopes.
8 solar telescopes perfect for observing an eclipse of the Sun
Our pick of the best telescopes for safely observing the Sun.
Gift guide | Star Wars Lego sets
We take a look at the best Star Wars Lego kits available to buy online.
Best telescopes for kids
Buying a telescope for children can be a tricky task. We've tested some of the best telescopes for kids and young people getting started in astronomy.