Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8×42 monocular review
The Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 monocular sets itself apart with its wide focus ring — a departure from the top-mounted design of most competing models.
What should I look for in a monocular for stargazing?
From magnification to letting in enough light at night, here's how to choose the perfect monocular for stargazing and astronomy.
Watch the moon hide the ‘Seven Sisters’ of the Pleiades star cluster tonight
The moon will pass in front of the Pleiades star cluster during an occultation on Jan. 9, 2025. Here's how to see it.
Supercharged auroras possible this weekend as colossal ‘hole’ in the sun spews solar wind toward Earth
Aurora alert — a coronal hole is spewing fast solar wind toward Earth, potentially boosting geomagnetic activity and supercharging northern lights Jan. 4 to Jan. 5.
The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight! Don’t miss the 1st ‘shooting stars’ of 2025
The 2025 Quadrantid meteor shower peaks overnight on Jan. 3, and could produce between 60 to 120 meteors per hour.
Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 15mm f/1.7 ASPH review
The Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 15mm f/1.7 ASPH is a Micro Four Thirds prime lens offering an equivalent focal length of 30mm.
Image of the Day 2024 Archive
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
New Year’s northern lights delight as powerful solar storms spark auroras across central US and Europe (photos)
Last night, the sun and Earth collaborated to give us a light show that no fireworks display could rival. Happy New Year!
Eclipses, meteor showers and more: The must-see skywatching events of 2025
A rundown of some of the exciting sky events — including meteor showers and the first total lunar eclipse for the U.S. since 2022 — that will take place this year.
Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm f/2.8 POWER O.I.S. review
The Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm f/2.8 POWER O.I.S. is a high-quality telephoto prime offering excellent image quality alongside a 400mm equivalent focal length.