Is a MacBook or Windows laptop better for astrophotography?

Both Windows and MacBooks have advantages for astrophotography, but the choice will depend on your power level and budget.

See the moon glow next to mighty Jupiter in the winter sky tonight

The moon greets Jupiter two days ahead of its full moon phase on Feb. 1.

Stargazing in the city: what you can (and can’t) see at night

A range of gorgeous skywatching targets are visible to the naked eye in city skies.

Carson VX 12×50 binocular review

The Carson VX 12×50 binoculars are capable of crisp star imagery with their 50mm objective lens and 12x magnification.

Help defend Earth from asteroids with your Unistellar telescope

Unistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.

See the ‘Seven Sisters’ of the Pleiades swim in the light of a waxing moon at sunset tonight

The moon will be closest to the Pleiades in the hours following sunset.

Carson RD 10×50 binocular review

The Carson RD 10×50 binoculars are a good all-rounder, but didn’t shine when it came to stargazing.

3 stunning lunar craters to explore during the half-lit first quarter moon tonight

The craters bear the names of astronomers who revolutionized our understanding of the night sky.

January’s full Wolf Moon leaps past the Eiffel Tower in stunning photo of Paris skyline

The Wolf Moon is named for the hungry predators that sometimes can be heard howling in the winter month.