Kimberley Lane, E-commerce writer for Live Science, has tested a wide range of optical equipment, reviewing camera gear from Sony, Canon, OM System and more. With over 6 years of photography experience, her skills span across landscape and seascape photography, wildlife, astrophotography and portrait work. Her photos have been featured in a number of national magazines, including Digital Camera World and Cosmopolitan. She has also contributed to our sister site Space.com and Tech Radar, and she regularly uses binoculars and telescopes to stargaze in the dark skies of South Wales.
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Summer Stargazing 2026: The best celestial events this season (and how to see them)Explore the wonders of the Northern Hemisphere’s night sky from June to August 2026, including a total solar eclipse, Perseids and a morning planetary lineup.
By Jamie Carter Last updated
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Best smart telescopes in 2026The best smart telescopes offer a supremely easy way of viewing the night sky.
By Kimberley Lane Last updated
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Solar eclipse glasses: Where to buy a safe, certified pair before the August 12 eclipseYou MUST wear protective eyewear to view a partial solar eclipse like the one on August 12. Here's how to find a pair of certified solar eclipse glasses from an approved vendor.
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Best solar binoculars 2026: Safely observe the Aug. 12 solar eclipseUse the best solar binoculars to observe the sun while keeping your eyes safe.
By Kim Snaith Last updated
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Best solar eclipse glasses: Safe viewing for the Aug 12 eclipseWatch the Aug. 12 solar eclipse safely with our expert picks of the best eclipse glasses, all designed for solar viewing.
By Kim Snaith Last updated
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Best power banks and power stations 2026Buying Guide Our pick of the best power banks and power stations to keep you energized away from home.
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We tested Canon’s $10,000 wildlife zoom — can it replace a prime lens?We spent a week with the Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM lens to find out if it’s really worth the eye-watering price tag.
By Kimberley Lane Published
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Canon EOS R6 III review: A wildlife wonderCanon's newest release is a triumph for wildlife photographers who want a reliable, fast camera capable of producing beautiful images without having to go pro.
By Kimberley Lane Published
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Best small telescopes 2026Our picks for the best small telescopes are all relatively lightweight, weighing less than 10kg, making them perfect for traveling to dark-sky sites.
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Best beginner telescopes 2026: Start your stargazing journey hereThese beginner telescopes are ideal for finding your way around the skies as an enthusiastic beginner astronomer.
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Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ reviewReview From lunar detail to planets and bright deep-sky objects, we test what the Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ can actually show beginners and kids.
By Kimberley Lane Published
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Best telescopes for kids 2026: A stargazing introduction for budding astronomersThese are the best telescopes for kids that are easy to set up, transport and use. They can start observing the moon and planets right away, and June is a great month for it.
By Kim Snaith Last updated
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SIGMA 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport lens reviewReview How does this third-party lens compare to the native Sony equivalent? We tested both to see whether it’s worth going native or whether you should save your money.
By Kimberley Lane Published
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SIGMA 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport lens reviewReview Sigma’s 60-600mm Sport lens is one of the most versatile wildlife lenses around, but can its huge zoom range outweigh the heavy design?
By Kimberley Lane Published
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Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ reviewReview A simple, beginner-friendly telescope that makes it easy to get started and enjoy your first real views of the moon and planets.
By Kimberley Lane Published
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Best lenses for wildlife photography 2026 — catch wildlife up closeThese are the best wildlife lenses you can buy in 2025
By Kimberley Lane Last updated
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Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS reviewReview Sony’s 200-600mm super telephoto lens offers serious reach and stability, but does it deliver all the way up to 600mm for wildlife photography? We tested it to find out.
By Kimberley Lane Published
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Planning to stargaze in May 2026? Here's all the gear you'll needHere's all the stargazing gear you need for May's night sky. Be ready for two full moons, a meteor shower, and a pretty cool solar alignment.
By Kimberley Lane Published
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Here's the stargazing gear you need for April 2026 — don't miss the Lyrids, two comets and the full moonThese are our top camera, binocular and telescope recommendations for April's stargazing events, including the Lyrid meteor shower and two bright comets.
By Kimberley Lane Published
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Amazon's Spring Sale is surprisingly good for bird-watching and wildlife observation gearWe've found loads of unexpectedly amazing deals on binoculars and spotting scopes in Amazon's Spring Sale — just in time for spring and summer wildlife.
By Kimberley Lane Last updated
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Amazon's Spring Sale is already better than Black Friday — and there are loads of stargazing deals you won't want to missWe've rounded up the best stargazing deals from the Amazon Spring Sale 2026, including our favorite telescopes, binoculars and cameras.
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How to photograph a meteor shower — Next up: The LyridsA guide to photographing meteor showers all year round, with timely advice for making the most of the upcoming Lyrids in April.
By Jacob Little Last updated
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Best APS-C and Micro Four-Thirds cameras for astrophotographyWe've rounded up the best APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras for users who prefer a more compact and lightweight setup for astrophotography.
By Jacob Little Published
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Best air purifiers 2026: Remove pollen, dust, smoke, pet dander and moreBUYING 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.
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