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clouds of gas and dust look like a spooky jack-o'-lantern.

Spooky space: 12 haunting images of our cosmos

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

Here are some of the most spine-chilling space photos to scare your pants off this Halloween.

Astrophotography
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Best compact binoculars 2024: Lightweight, travel-friendly models

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best compact binoculars, taking into account their build quality, visuals, and how compact they are.

Buying Guide
Telescopes on Amazon: Image shows amateur astronomer pointing telescope at sky

Telescopes on Amazon: The best deals 2024

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated

Telescopes on Amazon are in abundance, so we've scoped out the best deals that are available.

Astronomy Kit
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James Webb Space Telescope takes center stage in 'Infinite Cosmos'. Author Ethan Siegel explains it all (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An exclusive interview with "Infinite Cosmos'" astrophysicist author Ethan Siegel.

Space Books
Three of the best laptops for astronomy and astrophotography on a purple background

Best laptops for astronomers 2024: Link up telescopes and edit astrophotographs

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated

The best laptops for astronomy can connect to your telescope and support software to edit astrophotographs. With Amazon's Big Deals Days this week, it might be a good time to buy.

Astronomy Kit
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The greatest astronomical discoveries of the past 25 years

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

As we celebrate Space.com's 25th anniversary, take a look back at the greatest discoveries in astronomy in the past 25 years.

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How the world-famous Griffith Observatory became a huge Hollywood star

By Jeff Spry published

An examination of the iconic Griffith Observatory, which has appeared in scores of films throughout the history of Hollywood.

Space Movies & Shows
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'Stellar Dreams' project gifting 100 telescopes to 100 families (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An interview with Raven Baxter and NASA's Ronald Gamble about the Stellar Dreams Project, which will give 100 telescopes to 100 families.

Astronomy Kit
an open sided dome structure hovers above telescope equipment in the foreground. behind to the right, a domed silo with blue skies above.

This telescope can observe stars, satellites and more during the day. But how?

By Samantha Mathewson published

An innovative telescope design has proven successful for daytime skywatching, opening new doors for uninterrupted observation of the cosmos.

Stargazing
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The future is bright for astronomy, and very expensive (op-ed)

By Chris Impey published

The universe is being revealed in exquisite detail with the current generation of large optical telescopes.

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