Top astro kit
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.
Best telescopes for observing the planets
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.
Observing the eclipse this weekend? You'll need solar eclipse glasses. Here's what to look for
A certified pair of solar eclipse glasses is a good, low-cost way of safely observing one of nature's most exciting events.
8 solar telescopes for safely observing the Sun or a solar eclipse
Our pick of the best telescopes for safely observing the Sun.
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10 of the best wi-fi and smartphone telescopes in 2025
Our pick of the best telescopes operated via a smartphone or tablet.
Black Friday 2023 | Best telescope deals this year
Our pick of the best telescopes for astronomy featuring in the Black Friday sales
Black Friday 2023 | Best camera deals this year
A guide to the best Black Friday camera deals
Black Friday 2023 | Best binocular deals this year
A look at the best deals on binoculars this Black Friday.
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.
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.
Best binoculars for astronomy
Binoculars are a great way of getting into astronomy and stargazing.
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 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.
14 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 telescopes for viewing double stars
Discover the best telescopes for splitting tight doubles and resolving stellar pairs.
The cosmos from your tabletop! Tabletop telescopes are a great way to begin your journey exploring the night sky
A guide to the best tabletop Dobsonians and other tabletop telescopes.
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 2025.
Best stargazing tents, 2025
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, 2025
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 2025
A guide to the best astronaut jumpsuits for fancy dress or Halloween.
Best smartphone telescope adapters, 2025
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.