Buying guides

The best beginner cameras are ideal for budding photography enthusiasts — we've rounded up the best models for beginner wildlife and astrophotographers, plus options for video and content creation.

Compact, powerful and travel-ready — these top monoculars offer sharp viewing for nature, travel and everyday viewing.

These cameras are ideal for beginner astrophotographers — they cope well in low light, are intuitive to use and affordable for those just getting into the style.

Find the best binoculars for wildlife, stargazing, tracking athletes, or plane spotting — check out our top picks.

The best smart telescopes offer a supremely easy way of viewing the night sky.

The best telescopes offer an unparalleled view of the cosmos, and we've gathered our favorites.

Unlock the night sky with the best binoculars for stargazing designed to capture stars, planets, and distant galaxies — our top picks

BUYING GUIDE The best star projectors bring the wonders of the cosmos into your home — find the best models here.

The best image-stabilized binoculars provide a clear and steady view.

This is the best wildlife observation equipment you can buy in every category, from binoculars and cameras to GPS and compasses.