America 250: Here’s how to find a star whose light began its journey toward Earth in 1776
America 250: Here’s how to find a star whose light began its journey toward Earth in 1776

This star’s light left its surface around the same time that the U.S. was founded.

The Strawberry Moon rises on June 29. Here’s what to expect from June’s full moon

Don’t miss June’s full Strawberry Moon rise on June 29, marking the first full moon of summer with a golden glow and an eye-catching moon illusion.

Watch China’s Tiangong space station cross the moon in stunning amateur footage
Watch China’s Tiangong space station cross the moon in stunning amateur footage

The Tiangong space station approaches Tycho Crater in stunning amateur transit footage.

Moore’s law tells us that the price of technology should go down over time, so why is stargazing gear getting more expensive?
Moore’s law tells us that the price of technology should go down over time, so why is stargazing gear getting more expensive?

With the prices of the newest smart telescope and image-stabilized binocular models running into the thousands, older models should be cheaper, but we are seeing a range of different factors at play affecting prices from the top to the bottom.

Beam me up to 4K: Your ultimate sci-fi collection for less than $25 on Prime Day
Beam me up to 4K: Your ultimate sci-fi collection for less than $25 on Prime Day

Amazon is practically giving the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus away for Prime Day. Grab one while it’s at half price, or upgrade for just $10 more. Last chance today!

Watch out for the giant scorpion hiding in the summer sky
Watch out for the giant scorpion hiding in the summer sky

Scorpius is one of the few constellations that actually resembles its namesake — and this summer is the perfect time to find it.

Watch a ‘Potentially hazardous asteroid’ the size of a skyscraper close in on Earth live online tonight
Watch a ‘Potentially hazardous asteroid’ the size of a skyscraper close in on Earth live online tonight

“An asteroid of this size comes this close roughly once every ten years”.

June’s Strawberry Moon is unlike any other full moon. Here’s why
June’s Strawberry Moon is unlike any other full moon. Here’s why

Think all full moons look the same? June’s Strawberry Moon rises and sets at extreme points, tracing an unusually low path across the Northern Hemisphere sky.

This Prime Day, save nearly $700 on ‘a camera of epic proportions’
This Prime Day, save nearly $700 on ‘a camera of epic proportions’

A powerhouse of a mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS R5 has never been cheaper but with Prime Day half-over, you’ll have to be fast.

Hosting a solar eclipse viewing party? Get money off solar eclipse multipacks this Prime Day
Hosting a solar eclipse viewing party? Get money off solar eclipse multipacks this Prime Day

Grab some solar eclipse glasses so you and a big group can enjoy one of the most impressive natural wonders in safety. Multipacks are available from Galaxium, Helioclipse and Rainbow Symphony.