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Best small telescopes 2025: Portable and lightweight for travel
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Our picks of the best small telescopes are all under 10kg, making them perfect for travel. With Prime Day coming up, it's a good time to grab a bargain.

Best beginner cameras 2025: Quality, cheap mirrorless models
By Kimberley Lane last updated
The best beginner cameras are ideal for budding photography enthusiasts, and with Prime Day coming up, it's a good time to start thinking of buying one.

Best monocular 2025: A lightweight alternative to binoculars, telescopes and spotting scopes
By Tantse Walter last updated
The best monocular devices are ideal for spotting wildlife or stargazing on the go. Scout out these binocular alternatives in time for Prime Day.

Best beginner cameras for astrophotography 2025
By Kimberley Lane last updated
These are the best astrophotography cameras for those new to the medium — decide on your next purchase before Prime Day.

Best binoculars 2025: Our picks for stargazing, bird watching and observing wildlife
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Find the best binoculars for wildlife, stargazing, tracking athletes, or plane spotting — check out our top picks.

Best smart telescopes 2025: The latest technology for exploring the universe
By Rowena Cockett last updated
The best smart telescopes offer a supremely easy way of viewing the night sky.

Best astrophotography cameras 2025: Capture the cosmos
By Kimberley Lane last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best astrophotography cameras require excellent low-light capabilities — check out our favorite models.

Best telescopes 2025: Explore planets, galaxies and beyond
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
The best telescopes offer an unparalleled view of the cosmos, and we've gathered our favorites.

Best binoculars for stargazing 2025: Take a walk through space
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Unlock the night sky with the best binoculars for stargazing designed to capture stars, planets, and distant galaxies — our top picks

Best cameras for wildlife photography 2025: Capture the wild
By Kimberley Lane last updated
BUYING GUIDE With Prime Day coming up, now's a good time to think about picking up one of the best cameras for wildlife photography. These cameras are fast, durable and boast excellent autofocus for tracking moving targets.
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