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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.

space Boardgames

Best space board games, 2021

Silhouette of a man adjusting a smartphone on a tripod at dusk

Buyer's guide Smartphone tripods

NASA 1000 piece jigsaw

Gift Guide Astronomy and space gifts 2021

Home Planetariums

Buyer's guide Star projectors and home planetariums

Which camera is best for astrophotography? Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Astrophotography Cameras 2021: which are the best?

A poster showing Buzz Aldrin on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission

Best space and astronomy posters 2021

Best astronomy and space books. Pic: ESA

Gift guide The best astronomy and space books

Best portable telescopes for astronomy travel. Credit: Anton Petrus / Getty Images

Top travel telescopes

Lego ISS

Gift guide Astronomy Father's Day presents

Explore Scientific professional weather centre

Top astronomy accessories

Best telescope mounts

Best telescope mounts

Celestron Omni XLT AZ 102 Refractor/basic mount

Best beginners' telescopes

Binoculars are a great way for newcomers to get into astronomy. Credit: lucentius / Getty Images

Best binoculars for astronomy

Starlight Xpress Trius Pro 694

Best CCD cameras for astrophotography 2021

Lego Apollo 11 moon lander

Gift guide Top space toys and gifts for kids